
Stay updated with the latest healthcare breakthroughs, including FDA approvals and clearances, in this week’s essential news roundup.

Stay updated with the latest healthcare breakthroughs, including FDA approvals and clearances, in this week’s essential news roundup.

Wang discusses results from a recent study, comparing multiple forms of intravenous and oral iron supplements in female patients with heavy menstrual bleeding.

Higher accuracy lung biopsy could make a strong impact on lung cancer diagnoses and outcomes.

In this analysis, the rates of survival of primary cutaneous melanoma were evaluated based on the delay of definitive surgery.

Reau and Brown discuss emerging research in liver transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma from AASLD The Liver Meeting 2025.

In children with CKD and iron deficiency anemia, iron polymaltose complex improved hemoglobin and TSAT, while liposomal iron was better tolerated.

A 12-week study found that combining CBT with quetiapine lowered suicide risk more than quetiapine alone in adults with depressive or bipolar disorders.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, review tech updates from Sequel Med Tech, Diabeloop, and Medtronic.

Sinha explains current unmet needs in mild Crohn’s, the shortcomings of steroids for these patients, and what benefits a fasting-mimicking diet may offer.

A population-based analysis suggests age and sex specific eGFR percentiles and a web-based calculator can identify CKD risk before diagnostic thresholds.

This study analyzed the Chronic Urticaria Registry (CURE), evaluating CSU treatment patterns and looking into unmet needs in real-world practice.

Reduced IgE binding and blunted basophil activation in response to Gal d 1 and Gal d 2 suggest that heat-treated egg proteins could improve the safety of OIT for egg-allergic patients.

A cohort study of patients from the Women’s Health Study has highlighted the direct correlation between lipoprotein(a) levels and cardiovascular risk in healthy patients.

A smartphone-based patient-caregiver educational program was evaluated in its impact on relapse rates in children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Berotralstat becomes the first once-daily oral prophylactic option for long-term prevention of hereditary angioedema in children aged 2–11 years.

Lee describes misconceptions about ALD, the importance of multidisciplinary care, and what the future of pharmacotherapy for this disease may hold.

New sequence analysis suggests racial and ethnic disparities in KRT are pronounced in younger adults, affecting mortality, transplantation, and dialysis modality use.

The SWITCH phase 1 trial aims to determine the optimal time to switch medications to minimize thrombotic risk and avoid leaving patients untreated.

The Mortality Estimation in Renal Disease (MERD) score may help identify transplant candidates at highest risk of waitlist mortality.

Ritlecitinib was evaluated for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) in different subgroups, stratified by demographics as well as various clinical characteristics.

Post-hoc analysis of the FLAME trial shows treatment discontinuation in COPD is associated with transient withdrawal effects and increased exacerbation risk.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, are joined by Susan Weiner, MS, to discuss the recently released US Dietary Guidelines.

Once-daily treatment of atopic dermatitis with oral ICP-332 showed a favorable safety profile and meaningful efficacy in a new study.

Experts discussed how biologics revolutionize asthma and COPD management, emphasizing personalized treatment strategies and proactive care.

A retrospective analysis does not link gentamicin with decreased risks of urinary tract infections after kidney transplantation.

A study found that bronchodilator responsiveness more accurately forecasts FEV₁ decline and COPD development than polygenic risk scores.

Scott describes current unmet needs in IBD diagnosis and monitoring but points to the potential of a new GzmA activity-based optical assay.

Despite an OTC approval in 2023, recent data highlights a carry rate of only 10% in the general population.

Mehran addresses roadblocks to inclusivity in new drug trials, emphasizing the need for a more diverse patient population for more broadly applicable evidence.

Global analysis links elevated BMI and low physical activity to rising hypertension-related chronic kidney disease burden, with deaths projected to increase through 2050.