Julia Bonavitacola

According to new data published by the CDC, the exemption rates for vaccinations have increased in the last 12 years as vaccination coverage has decreased.1 This continues the trend of decreasing vaccination coverage that started in the 2019-2020 school year. […]

Disparities in outcomes in children with amblyopia were determined by the age at which the child was diagnosed, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.1 Addressing inequities in treatment for amblyopia could be done through interventions that help to diagnose

A new study published in Digestive and Liver Disease1 found that intraoperative contrast-enhanced ultrasound could reduce the risk of intrahepatic recurrence in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM). This could benefit patients in terms of their hepatic recurrence-free survival

Individuals diagnosed with HIV who live in historically redlined neighborhoods were found to have significantly worse health outcomes, including time to viral suppression, regardless of the present-day gentrification of the neighborhood, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal

A higher risk of depressive disorder was found in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.1 Patients with RP should be the focus of future interventions to provide emotional and social support, according to

A report from the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) found that biosimilars and generics were able to save the US $445 billion by the end of 2023. However, despite these savings, the out-of-pocket (OOP) costs to patients remains high, which

Men who have sex with men (MSM) and living with HIV had a lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) when they had sexual difficulties, according to a new study published in Sexual Medicine.1 Worsening mental health was just one of

Use of the vaccine targeted at respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is recommended for high-risk populations after a new study published in JAMDA1 found that a robust antibody response was found when adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCF) were given

Making sure that patients can receive health care is of vital importance when natural disaster is on the horizon. With hurricane season fast approaching the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, health care professionals need to prepare

On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) escalated its investigation into pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) with a new lawsuit against the 3 largest PBMs over their insulin prices.1 The move came just days after Express Scripts sued the FTC over