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In this interview segment, Dr. Mellerio spoke about the contents of her presentation titled ‘New Treatment Approaches for Epidermolysis Bullosa.’

A randomized trial of patients with kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis is underlining the importance of physical activity among this patient population.

This new data indicates that while it is not a physically limiting disease, alopecia areata can substantially affect patients’ lives on an individual and national level.

Over 3 years, global health threats and national headlines have spurred medical schools to better address social and community-based determinants of health. What comes next?

"These findings may be used to change attitudes toward mental health disorders, promote greater mental health literacy, and promote policies to support needed services," investigators write.

This new data highlights the need to address certain sociocultural, socioeconomic, and environmental factors that can more strongly affect individuals in minority groups.

The study revealed several concerning trends in the utilization of acute mental health care among youth during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Juliana Reed, MS, predicts what the future holds regarding biosimilar access in the United States.

Experts emphasize the fundamental principles of integrative care, the success seen in treating rare diseases, and how it can be applied to all chronic diseases.

An update to guidances prioritizes practices that complete RNA testing on all HCV antibody reactive samples in one step, for the sake of complete test rates.

The study’s findings bring major lessons for dermatologists to light, the most apparent of which being that many reasons for discordance between clinicians and patients may be modified.

Fear of hypoglycemia is associated with negative outcomes in people with T1D that may influence psychosocial well-being and diabetes management.

With the popularity of the class skyrocketing, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has released new guidance urging patients to withhold GLP-1 receptor agonist use prior to elective surgeries or procedures based on potential risk of regurgitation and aspiration associated with delayed gastric emptying.

These new findings may lead to a more accessible and rigorous approach to diagnosis, with a possibility of reduction of over-diagnosis.

A microsimulation model leveraging data from NHANES suggests monthly prescriptions of fruits and vegetables to people with diabetes and food insecurity could prevent nearly 300,000 cardiovascular disease events over a 25-year period.

Although the recent launch of 7 adalimumab biosimilars should lead to cost savings and better access to medication, the role of pharmacy benefit managers raises concerns for Reed and her team.

Use of atropine, 0.01%, eye drops did not slow myopia progression or axial elongation better than placebo in children aged 5 - 12 years.

Analysis results showed the differential impact of certain variables on the face inversion effect in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

A Lynchburg-based clinic was able to cure hepatitis C in all follow-through patients with substance abuse who underwent a comprehensive care plan over 8 weeks.

This segment of her interview with HCPLive featured a discussion with Ferris on the FRONTIER 1 phase 2b trial results and their implications for psoriasis patients.

Individuals seeking contraception will be able to access norgestrel without consulting a health care provider, reducing barriers to contraception access.

Crisis Point returns with an episode on cardiometabolic health disparities, as 3 experts unravel the scope of the crisis, from its historical basis to ongoing social determinants of health in the modern age.

New phase 2b data from the FRONTIER 1 study showed promise for what could become the first and only oral IL-23 antagonist peptide for psoriasis.

Administration of SGLT2 inhibitors may prove unfavorable for skeletal muscle mass in type 1 diabetes, according to a posthoc analysis of the RISING-STAR study.

England saw a significant increase in severe psychological distress among adults over the past 3 years, highlighting the urgent need to address the growing mental health crisis and allocate sufficient resources to mental health services.

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that combination therapy was associated with superior anatomical outcomes in all but 1 included study.

Investigators systematically review data to further understand the relationship between sleep and PTSD as it impacts treatment outcomes.

Arthralgia is the precursor to rheumatoid arthritis for many patients. How much do you know about identifying patients with clinically suspect arthralgia? Test your knowledge with this quiz.