Health Care Delivery

A phase 2b trial found vixarelimab rapidly reduced itch and lesion burden in prurigo nodularis, with sustained benefit and a favorable safety profile.

New research reveals that quick sleep onset may lower hypertension risk, challenging traditional views on sleepiness and cardiovascular health.

Reflect on the challenges in health equity, care access, and policy shifts impacting health insurance and clinical research in 2025.

A novel phase 1 trial explores the safety and efficacy of targeted radiotherapy for leptomeningeal metastases in breast cancer patients.

Intranasal etripamil was approved to self-treat episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, supported by phase 3 RAPID trial data.

A new study finds patients with unmet social needs like housing or transportation face higher ED and inpatient use and that resolving these needs may reduce utilization.

The foundation of medically integrated pharmacy includes 7 critical pillars. This commentary focuses on the benefits of 3 of those pillars: abandonment, adherence, and access/affordability.

Phase 1 data presented by Andrew Brenner, MD, PhD, showed RNL-186 improved survival, reduced symptoms, and demonstrated strong safety in patients with leptomeningeal metastases.

AHA 2025 highlights included new guidelines and targeted approaches advancing heart failure and cardiovascular care.

Tom Kim, MD, of Sound Long-Term Care Management, discusses how serious illness and care coordination set these ACO patients apart.

Blinatumomab enhances survival in pediatric B-cell ALL, yet homecare challenges hinder its outpatient delivery.

Pediatric atopic dermatitis advances, ruxolitinib safety, IgE insights, and more at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) 2025 meeting.

Camizestrant significantly improves progression-free survival in advanced breast cancer patients with ESR1 mutations.

Early fertility counseling is necessary for young patients before treatment limits options, said Yara Abdou, MD, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Most Medicare beneficiaries perceived low health care burdens, but 1 in 4 Medicare Advantage enrollees with at least 6 chronic conditions experienced high administrative and financial burdens.

Psychotherapy is key in reducing risk of depression relapse when tapering antidepressant medication.

Cervical cancer screening adherence drops below 10%, highlighting confusion over evolving guidelines and significant disparities in HPV awareness.

As value-based care mandates expand, a new survey highlights documentation burdens and burnout risks.

Erika Hamilton, MD, reports early trial data showing DB-1305/BNT325, a TROP2-targeted ADC, produced encouraging responses in heavily pretreated TNBC patients.

While DTC pharmacy models offer convenience, they may create cost, access, and guidance barriers for the "working poor."

A phase 2 trial demonstrated substantial weight loss with the long-acting peptide–antibody conjugate, as well as other cardiometabolic improvements.

ICHRAs may help employers and employees manage rising premiums and the loss of extended tax credits, according to expert insights from Ben Light.

A new TROP2-targeted ADC showed promising efficacy in an early TNBC trial, with Erika Hamilton, MD, highlighting its potential for broader use in future treatment.

Public health dental hygienists expand dental care access and oral health education in underserved communities, improving overall health outcomes.

Experts explain that DTC models could improve medication adherence through convenience and incentives, but higher costs may limit their effectiveness.