Anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention were not linked to increased cardiovascular risk, per a Medicare study, addressing earlier safety concerns.

A cohort study with 14 years of follow-up found monogenic and polygenic mechanisms influencing LDL-C and incident T2D risk inversely associated.

The analysis of UnitedHealth Group claims data found the per-patient cost of cirrhosis care exceeded that of HF and COPD by 21.7% and 55.0%, respectively.

A VR exergame may facilitate patients’ physical activity while promoting relaxation and positive mental states.

These retrospective data highlight maternal alopecia areata’s link with the risk of adverse birth outcomes among infants.

The January 15, 2025 SOCS News Update highlights research ongoing/upcoming initiatives and awards, the My Best Winter Skin Campaign, and the TORPEDO program.

Panelists discuss how newer nonstatin therapies, such as PCSK9 inhibitors (inclisiran, alirocumab, evolocumab) and bempedoic acid, offer additional options for LDL-C reduction and cardiovascular risk management.

2 phase 3 trials show iptacopan improves fatigue, quality of life, and hematologic markers in C5i-experienced or -naive patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Panelists walk through a patient case scenario involving Maria, a 29-year-old woman diagnosed with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), offering recommendations from each of their specialty perspectives, including dietary modifications, triglyceride-lowering medications, and patient education on managing the condition to prevent recurrent pancreatitis and improve overall quality of life.

Panelists discuss how the SPORT trial demonstrated the limited efficacy of dietary supplements compared with traditional lipid-lowering therapies in reducing LDL-C levels.

ChatGPT effectively simplified information about more than 60 glomerular disease terms to enhance readability, but medical accuracy decreased.

Within 2 years of death, fall-risk increasing drug burden was associated with greater odds of an injurious fall.

Samsara Vision announced the implantable miniature telescope improved distance and near vision 6 months post-surgery for patients with late-stage AMD.

This analysis is described as the first to identify predictive factors of oral candidiasis in individuals with psoriasis who are treated with bimekizumab.

A study showed age and sex perform better at identifying the risk for opioid use disorder than candidate genetic variants.

Flemming describes increasing rates of AH among adolescents and young adults, with females facing the greatest increases and worse outcomes than males.

Recommendations have been largely preserved since 2018 and the USPSTF acknowledged the need for more research and better risk assessment tools.

An infusion of ferric carboxymaltose in the third trimester significantly reduced anemia in pregnant women, surpassing the efficacy of iron tablets.

These findings suggest that zinc and vitamin D levels may function as a disease severity indicator for patients with alopecia areata.

Panelists discuss how recent treatment approvals for atopic dermatitis (AD), including new biologics and systemic therapies, are reshaping management, and emphasize how patient factors, such as severity, comorbidities, and treatment history, guide treatment selection in AD.

Subjective poor sleep quality is tied to greater systolic blood pressure in adults ≤ 49 years with optimal sleep duration, compared with adults ≥ 50 years.

In patients with MASLD and T2D, GLP-1 RA use was linked to a 16% relative risk reduction in major adverse liver outcomes compared with SGLT2i use.

Hosts are joined by a registered dietitian and practicing endocrinologist to discuss dietitians' role in managing patients receiving incretin therapies.

These data highlight the long-term efficacy of baricitinib, a JAK 1/2 inhibitor, for patients with severe alopecia areata in a real-world setting.

A study found many people with dementia live approximately 1 third of their remaining life expectancy in nursing homes.