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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The new definition uses both age and GFR without body surface area correction to determine the threshold value for hyperfiltration.

All participants with RP treated with OCU400 gene therapy achieved vision improvement or preservation at 2 years of the Phase 1/2 trial.

A new study highlights notable obesity-associated disruptions of iron metabolism, with higher hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels in pre-obese and obese cohorts.

These findings on asthma healthcare utilization resulted from the lack of a winter peak in RSV during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a recent study, participants reported worse patient care experience and staff responsiveness following the private equity acquisition of hospitals.

Pediatric liver transplant centers with greater within-center variability in induction type had higher rates of 1-year rejection.

Nearly half of patients with acute coronary syndrome in a single-center analysis exhibited iron deficiency, with anemia linked to a greater impact on mortality.

In this study, investigators pointed to existing resources available for mental health care among those with various skin conditions.

Aspirin avoidance remained safe and did not increase thrombosis risk after LVAD implantation in patients with a history of atherosclerotic vascular conditions.

The randomized trial is the first to assess fecal microbiota transplantation for treating diabetic gastroenteropathy, highlighting its safety and efficacy.

This study looks into the relationship of caffeine intake among pregnant mothers with asthma development outcomes among their offspring.

HCPLive spoke with John M. Kane, MD, about phase 2 LB-102 data for schizophrenia.