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New Treatment for Vitiligo Offers Long-Term Cost Savings and High Repigmentation Success
04/14/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A novel treatment for stable vitiligo combining autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) with phototherapy has demonstrated both clinical success and long-term cost savings when compared to phototherapy alone, according to study results...
A novel treatment for stable vitiligo combining autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) with phototherapy has demonstrated both clinical success and long-term cost savings when compared to phototherapy alone, according to study results...
A novel treatment for stable...
04/14/2025
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Patients With Vitiligo Face Elevated Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
03/14/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Individuals with vitiligo have an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, including stroke and venous thromboembolism, according to researchers.
Individuals with vitiligo have an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, including stroke and venous thromboembolism, according to researchers.
Individuals with vitiligo have...
03/14/2025
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Artificial Intelligence Enhances Facial Vitiligo Assessment With High Accuracy
02/18/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm has demonstrated high accuracy in assessing facial vitiligo, offering a faster and more objective method for evaluating disease severity and treatment response, according to a study published in...
A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm has demonstrated high accuracy in assessing facial vitiligo, offering a faster and more objective method for evaluating disease severity and treatment response, according to a study published in...
A new artificial intelligence...
02/18/2025
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The Real-World Impact of Ruxolitinib Cream for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
02/10/2025
Hannah Musick
The use of ruxolitinib cream for atopic dermatitis shows promise in decreasing the need for other treatments, with reductions in oral corticosteroid use observed in some patients.
The use of ruxolitinib cream for atopic dermatitis shows promise in decreasing the need for other treatments, with reductions in oral corticosteroid use observed in some patients.
The use of ruxolitinib cream for...
02/10/2025
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Study Highlights the Substantial Economic and Health Care Burden of Vitiligo
01/13/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Patients with vitiligo in the US face significantly higher health care costs and resource utilization compared with the general population, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Patients with vitiligo in the US face significantly higher health care costs and resource utilization compared with the general population, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Patients with vitiligo in the US...
01/13/2025
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Comparing the Cost-Effectiveness of Phototherapy and Biologics for Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
"This study is necessary to allow physicians, patients, and health systems to make informed decisions regarding cost-efficacy for a variety of treatment options," said researchers.
"This study is necessary to allow physicians, patients, and health systems to make informed decisions regarding cost-efficacy for a variety of treatment options," said researchers.
"This study is necessary to...
12/21/2023
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The Medicare Paradox: How Tariffs Could Undermine IRA Drug Pricing Reforms
04/23/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Trump administration's recent announcement of national security investigations into pharmaceutical imports has set up a potential collision course with one of the most significant health care reforms in recent years. While the White...
The Trump administration's recent announcement of national security investigations into pharmaceutical imports has set up a potential collision course with one of the most significant health care reforms in recent years. While the White...
The Trump administration's...
04/23/2025
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The Bitter Pill, Now in Motion: Pharma Tariffs Move from Rhetoric to Reality
04/16/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I flagged the growing risk that tariffs could upend affordability in the generics market. This week, the Trump administration made it official: it’s launching national security investigations under Section 232 of the Trade...
Last week, I flagged the growing risk that tariffs could upend affordability in the generics market. This week, the Trump administration made it official: it’s launching national security investigations under Section 232 of the Trade...
Last week, I flagged the growing...
04/16/2025
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The Bitter Pill: How Tariffs Could Make Generics Less Affordable
04/09/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
As President Donald Trump’s administration introduces a series of tariffs aimed at rebalancing trade and boosting US manufacturing, one sector in particular is watching closely: pharmaceuticals. While drugs themselves may not be directly...
As President Donald Trump’s administration introduces a series of tariffs aimed at rebalancing trade and boosting US manufacturing, one sector in particular is watching closely: pharmaceuticals. While drugs themselves may not be directly...
As President Donald Trump’s...
04/09/2025
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SCOTUS Takes on the Nondelegation Doctrine: Surprising Reactions and What They Mean for Agency Power
04/02/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v Consumers’ Research, a case that I covered in February and one that could dramatically reshape federal agency authority through the nondelegation...
The Supreme Court recently heard...
04/02/2025
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Dr Oz’s Prescription for Making Medicaid “Viable at Every Level”
03/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Dr Mehmet Oz in his confirmation as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).1 The full Senate vote is expected “soon” (whatever that...
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the...
03/26/2025
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The $880 Billion Question Continues: Dr Oz's Confirmation and the Future of Medicaid
03/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880 billion question facing Congress—whether lawmakers could achieve their budget goals without cutting Medicaid. This week, that question took center stage as Dr Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the...
Last week, I explored the $880...
03/19/2025
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The $880 Billion Question: Can Congress Cut Spending Without Touching Medicaid?
03/12/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from administrative law for a moment to provide a quick update on Medicaid. With news coming from all sides, what does the future of Medicaid actually look like? The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget...
I’d like to step away from...
03/12/2025
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RFK Jr’s Public Comment Ban: The Silent Shift in Health Care Rulemaking
03/05/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative law continues, and with it, the dismantling of decades-long precedent. In June, the Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old doctrine that allowed federal agencies to interpret their own ambiguous statutes. Later...
The erosion of administrative...
03/05/2025
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Prevention Over Pills? The First 2 Weeks of Health Care’s New Direction
02/26/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from Robert F Kennedy Jr’s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), but the changes are already coming fast and furious—a key theme of the Trump Administration’s actions within the last several...
The dust has barely settled from...
02/26/2025
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The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 2)
02/19/2025
Katie Hayes, MJ
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through Federal Communication Commission v Consumers’ Research. Today, I want to examine what this could mean for health care regulation by considering the parallels...
Last week, I explored the...
02/19/2025
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Study Finds Single-Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass Surgery Is Safe, Effective
05/23/2023
Julie Gould
According to study authors, “SASI bypass appears to be safe, and one of the most effective bariatric procedures regarding weight loss and obesity related comorbidities.”
According to study authors, “SASI bypass appears to be safe, and one of the most effective bariatric procedures regarding weight loss and obesity related comorbidities.”
According to study authors,...
05/23/2023
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Minimal Radiographic Progression Over 2 Years With Secukinumab for NrAxSpa
06/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal radiographic progression and sustained reduction in sacroiliac joint inflammation with secukinumab administered over 2 years for patients with NrAxSpa.
This study demonstrated minimal...
06/19/2023
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Type 2 Inflammation Linked With Persistent Allergic Disease
07/14/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Identifying individuals at risk for continued rhinitis and asthma allows clinicians to better plan follow-up appointments and improve the selection of patients who might benefit from allergen immunotherapy or treatments targeting type 2...
“Identifying individuals at risk for continued rhinitis and asthma allows clinicians to better plan follow-up appointments and improve the selection of patients who might benefit from allergen immunotherapy or treatments targeting type 2...
“Identifying individuals at risk...
07/14/2023
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Zanubrutinib Plus R-CHOP Effective for Non-GCB DLBCL With Extranodal Involvement
08/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers studied the efficacy and safety of a combination regimen that included zanubrutinib among treatment-naïve patients with non–germinal center B cell–like (non-GCB) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with multiple extranodal...
Researchers studied the efficacy and safety of a combination regimen that included zanubrutinib among treatment-naïve patients with non–germinal center B cell–like (non-GCB) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with multiple extranodal...
Researchers studied the efficacy...
08/02/2023
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Secukinumab Well-Tolerated in Pediatric Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
08/29/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Secukinumab was equally well tolerated in pediatric patients across age and bodyweight subgroups, and the overall safety profile was consistent with that of adult patients, with no new or unexpected safety signals,” said researchers.
“Secukinumab was equally well tolerated in pediatric patients across age and bodyweight subgroups, and the overall safety profile was consistent with that of adult patients, with no new or unexpected safety signals,” said researchers.
“Secukinumab was equally well...
08/29/2023
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