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A systematic review found cognitive impairment a defining characteristic of SCA, with a notable impact on individuals of all ages.

A new AHA statement highlights the benefits of lipoprotein apheresis for familial hypercholesterolemia and urges broader access to the underutilized therapy.

The sNDA submission to the FDA included a Priority Review Voucher, which commits the regulatory agency to an accelerated review timeline.

Linda Gillam, MD, MPH, discusses the idea that the cardiology community may. be overtreating aortic stenosis.

Factors, including older age at onset and longer length of stay, may predict longevity for schizophrenia in psychiatric long-term care settings.

A short-term rise in air pollution levels between neighboring days was significantly linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia hospitalizations in China.

Based on the regulatory feedback provided by the FDA, Nanoscope announced plans to initiate Biologics License Application submission in Q1 2025.

Optimal use of GDMT therapy in heart failure could save an estimated 1.19 million lives globally over the course of 1 year.

Topline results from the Phase 2b ODYSSEY trial show suprachoroidal CLS-AX achieved all primary and secondary outcomes for wet AMD.

This September 2024 month in review highlights recent advances in gene therapies and therapies demonstrating the potential for improved vision outcomes.

Education and employment, social and emotional functioning, and healthcare access are notable factors influencing pain in sickle cell disease.

This retrospective analysis examined the current management of early and late anemia in a representative sample of the kidney transplant population in Spain.

Anemia is frequently observed in primary care patients with HF and is linked to worse prognosis and comorbidities, including cancer.

New data reports a notably heightened risk of atopic dermatitis in patients with prurigo nodulais compared with a control cohort.

Counting down the most impactful news at major medical meetings, it’s the HCPLive Five! This episode focuses on 5 key updates from Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2024 in Nashville.

A small percentage of participants with psoriasis reported adequate adherence, with nearly half showing low adherence to phototherapy treatment.

An elevated social vulnerability index score was linked to increased mortality among patients with SCD in the 5-year CDC WONDER database.

The resubmission includes positive data from a recently completed dry eye disease symptom trial requested by the FDA after a review of the previous NDA.

An analysis of NYC’s lead registry data from 2005 to 2019 revealed a potential association between sickle cell disease and childhood lead poisoning.

This month in review highlights vitamin D supplementation in anemia, the prevalence of iron deficiency in US adults, and the efficacy of rpFVIII in treating acquired hemophilia A.

Elucid has received 510(k) clearance for its PlaqueIQ™ imaging analysis software to help physicians diagnose cardiovascular disease.

Pfizer has announced the voluntary withdrawal of voxelotor in all markets after a report found the benefits do not outweigh the risks for sickle cell disease.

Subclinical atherosclerosis burden and its progression are independently linked to the risk of death from any cause in asymptomatic individuals.

Ascendis Pharma has submitted a sBLA to the FDA for TransCon hGH for the treatment of adults with growth hormone deficiency.

Phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% effectively reversed pharmacologically-induced pupil dilation in the MIRA-2 and MIRA-3 clinical trials.

Individuals diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa experienced an elevated risk of depressive disorder, compared with the general Korean population.

Expert clinical consensus from the National Lipid Association finds ApoB testing is useful to stratify ASCVD risk more accurately than LDL-C.

A large study shows no women were anemic in the first trimester of pregnancy, but more than 80% of the women were iron deficient by the third trimester.

Elias discusses the challenges of prosthetic valve evaluation, highlighting the role of sonographers, Doppler imaging, and the importance of ongoing training.

Rates of absolute and functional iron deficiency were high among adults in the US, even in those without anemia, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease.