Family Medicine

More than 60% of faricimab patients could be treated every 4 months at 2-year mark of TENAYA and LUCERNE studies.

A significant factor in treating sickle cell disease is the practice of shared decision-making, which gives the provider and patient a collaborative approach to disease management, according to Dr. Titilope Fasipe.

Data suggests baricitinib not only significantly reduced the time to flares but also the frequency of flares in patients with JIA when compared with placebo.

A new study revealed no significant relationship between patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and exposure to maternal infection, however, investigators said that suggestive evidence of differential sex-specific results indicate a need for further study.

Expert Michael Aziz discusses clinical complications that patients face when they become pregnant as well as the importance of medication management and abortion care.

Findings from the aV1ation trial highlight the challenges of modern autism clinical research and outcomes of care.

The increase was highest for Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black Women.

Dr. Rindos emphasizes the importance of referring patients to an OBGYN if they're experiencing heavy bleeding or painful cramping.

Abortion is much safer than having a term delivery and actually reduces the patient's chance of death–from a purely scientific perspective, which Aziz said, is the perspective all physicians should hold when they approach difficult situations.

The issued marketing denial orders require the country's most popular vaping device company remove all commercial products on the basis of insufficient toxicity data.

In honor of World Sickle Cell Day, Dr. Titi Fasipe shared a comprehensive overview of the current status of gene therapy and the techniques being used for sickle cell disease treatment.

Dr. Temeia Martin talks about how her team identified the transition period as a major obstacle for patients with sickle cell disease and what her task force has implemented as a solution.

With World Sickle Cell Day approaching, Dr. Titi Fasipe reflects on the developments within the field, such as the continued conversation of disparities and the increased comfort level with new therapies.

Dr. Amy Licis details the signs and symptoms of restless leg syndrome and how to identify it from other causes of sleep issues.

New data suggest race and ethnicity, income, education, rural vs urban residence, and living in a food desert all were independently associated with poor diet quality.

While there's evidence that blue light exposure can impact an individual's circadian system, Dr. Aric Prather explains that technology is only one factor of the complex issue.

Sleep issues are prevalent among children with autism or ADHD and both these common disorders are increasing. Any provider working with children is most likely going to encounter patients struggling with sleep.

Dr. Eliseo Pascual's presentation at EULAR 2022 serves as a reminder to consider gender bias during the diagnosis, treatment, and management of rheumatic diseases.

Primary care provider Dr. Gerald Smetana shares key information and resources to give PCPs all they need know about prescribing outpatient therapies for COVID-19.

Sarcoidosis expert Dr. Wonder Drake got into the field after diagnosing a patient with the disease early in her career. In this interview she explains the best way to approach a suspected case of sarcoidosis.

Dr. Carolyn Rowley talks about the Cayenne Wellness Center's mental health initiative for individuals with sickle cell disease and shares the story of one of her first patients.

The bioactive triterpenoid saponin was associated with edema in treated patients.

In this interview, Dr. Wonder Drake shares physician resources and explains the unique presentation of sarcoidosis and how it varies by region.

Sickle cell warriors are empowered to be part of the research and to be part of the solution, Regina Hartfield says.

Isatuximab in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (Kd) demonstrate the longest median progression free survival (mPFS) on a proteasome inhibitor backbone in multiple myeloma patients who relapsed after a prior therapy, including lenalidomide.

Investigators who say that assessing vaso-occlusive crises solely through medical utilization doesn’t provide a full picture of the SCD experience because many VOCs are managed from home, are now backed by research.

Dr. Carolyn Rowley is leading the California Sickle Cell Disease Mental Health and Wellness Initiative to provide mental health services free to people living with sickle cell disease.

President and CEO of SCDAA Regina Hartfield discusses how the association will use the funds from the leadership award.

Dr. Gerald Smetana encourages PCPs to familiarize themselves with the outpatient drug options for managing COVID-19 because of the limited treatment window for administration.

Expert psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Fong explains the complexity of using marijuana as treatment in a primary care setting and shares advice on how to address it with patients.