Pearl Steinzor

Although more common among adults, lymphoma is the third most common form of cancer in children in the United States, with about 2200 individuals under age 20 years diagnosed with lymphoma each year.1 In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant pathogen among adult patients admitted to the emergency department (ED), especially among those with underlying medical conditions, show findings from a new study.1 “This study aimed to investigate adult patients with symptomatic RSV

A study analyzing over 15 million US deliveries revealed an association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity (cvSMM).1 While all HDP subtypes were linked to an increased risk of overall SMM, the association with cvSMM

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is common among adult survivors of childhood cancer who are at high risk for developing subsequent malignancies, with one-third of participants experiencing elevated FCR decades after treatment, according to a new study.1 Fear of cancer

In part two of an interview, Klaus Rabe, MD, PhD, chest physician and professor of medicine at the University of Kiel, discusses the potential of dupilumab as a therapeutic option for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by

Two analyses from the FINEARTS-HF trial examined the efficacy and safety of finerenone, a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), in patients with heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The data was released online as part of

CVS Health is set to lay off 2900 employees nationwide, primarily in corporate roles, as part of a $2 billion cost-saving initiative.1 CVS Health is set to lay off 2900 employees nationwide. | Image credit: Bill – stock.adobe.com Mike DeAngelis,

Offering multiple medication administration options, including oral therapies, can increase patient adherence and satisfaction, says April Armstrong, MD, MPH, chief of dermatology, UCLA. This transcript has been lightly edited. Transcript How does an oral treatment option benefit patients with psoriasis?

A recent survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) highlights a significant gap between US adults’ beliefs in the effectiveness of flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and pneumococcal vaccines and their intentions to get vaccinated this season.1

A study examined the trends in excess mortality rates among Black individuals, highlighting significant reductions in deaths from cancer and cardiovascular diseases. However, progress has been hindered by rising mortality from external causes such as assaults and accidents, as well