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Awarded to Roche, the Tina-quant® Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 Molarity assay will be the first 510(k) cleared test measuring Lp(a) in nanomoles per liter (nmol/L).

Study findings suggest NMP is especially beneficial for DCD allografts and is linked to better outcomes and resource use than SCS.

These real-world, 52-week data demonstrate that deucravacitinib is effective for patients in various age brackets, though BMI has a slight impact on its efficacy.

Gastroparesis during migraine attacks can hinder oral medication absorption. Migraine experts discuss the connection between gastroparesis and migraine.

Findings suggest MASLD, especially with diabetes, overweight, or hypertension, is associated with significant fibrosis in patients with HCV.

The study also revealed a predominant T2-low asthma endotype in majority Puerto Rican and Black or African American youth populations.

Only 7% of patients presenting to US emergency departments received cardiac biomarker testing, with 2.8% diagnosed with ACS.

These findings highlight dupilumab’s use as a potential treatment option for individuals with prurigo nodularis.

A study found penicillin allergy prevalence is higher in high-income countries (9.9%) than in middle-income ones (4.4%), highlighting disparities in reporting and research.

Among multiple issues were confusing and conflicting misdiagnoses of asthma.

Patients who started dialysis as children but were not waitlisted until young adulthood faced worse outcomes than those who were listed before turning 18.

In this episode, Veeral Sheth, MD, is joined by the CEO of Orasis Pharmaceuticals to discuss Qlosi, a preservative-free, low-dose eye drop FDA-approved for presbyopia.

A new study found stimulant use in children dropped 19% early in the pandemic but rebounded, with the 2022 Adderall shortage prompting shifts to alternatives.

Compared with nonsurgical treatment, metabolic surgery was associated with reduced risks of incident MALO and progression to decompensation.

The findings in this analysis indicate that a balanced, infrequent diet including proteins and fats may provide individuals with a potential strategy for management of atopic dermatitis.

A study found no negative effect of food allergies on school performance, with better grades in severe cases, but results were nonsignificant in sibling analyses.

Results showed no difference in time to relapse, relapse rates, subsequent immunosuppression use, or kidney function between the medications.

The regulatory agency has assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 14, 2025.

The FDA approved updated labeling for viloxazine ER capsules as an ADHD treatment, adding lactation data and details on serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activity.

Peter Kranke, MD, MBA, MME, and colleagues call for clarifications to the August 2024 recommendations with more real-world considerations.

Enobosarm led to a statistically significant benefit in the protection of lean mass in patients with overweight or obesity receiving semaglutide.

This month’s Lungcast features a discussion on pulmonary function tests and the controversial practice of using race-based normal values.

Preliminary topline week 96 results showed statistically significant reversal of MASH compensated cirrhosis with efruxifermin in complete and ITT analyses.

Greater levels of physical activity and higher diet quality were linked to a reduced risk of MASLD, MetALD, and compensated advanced chronic liver disease.

Medicaid-insured heart transplant recipients reported worse survival and higher risk of cardiac allograft vasculopathy over 5 years.

These findings suggest the ACORN PtGA tool may be effective as an alternative option for acne assessment when a clinician is unavailable.

Women experience more severe early PTSD symptoms than men, with re-experiencing and avoidance clusters being strongest. Men showed stronger anxious arousal patterns.