Logan Lutton

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country, a crisis perpetuated by the lack of federal funding of pregnancy research, according to a review published in JAMA Health Forum.

The Teal Wand was recently approved by the FDA as the first self-collection device to screen for cervical cancer, a major step forward for accessible women’s health, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Although 52% of healthcare leaders believe a fatal cyber-related patient incident will happen within the next five years, cybersecurity was not ranked as a top business challenge, according to the results of Omega Systems’ 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report.

How pharmaceutical tariffs could reshape drug pricing, supply chains and domestic production in the United States, according to Eric Tichy, Pharm.D., M.B.A., vice chair of pharmacy formulary at the Mayo Clinic Health System.

Lack of insurance, financial instability and even fear are potential reasons women may forego their cervical cancer screening appointments, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Satellos Bioscience Chief Scientific Officer discusses early-stage trials of the company's Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug, SAT-3247.

Satellos Bioscience's experimental small-molecule drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is showing positive results as a stand-alone treatment, but Phil Lambert, Ph.D., the company's chief scientific officer says the complexity of Duchenne muscular dystrophy may ultimately mean that a number of different therapies will be used together,

Phil Lambert, Ph.D., chief scientific officer of Satellos Bioscience Inc., explains the mechanism of action of the company's experimental Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug, SAT-3247, and the thinking behind it.

Approximately 57% of Americans are lonely, with younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, reporting higher levels than older Americans, a recent Cigna survey shows.

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This number can be attributed to claim denials, high deductibles and the underutilization of digital tools available within plans, according to the 2025 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study from J.D. Power.

A growing trend towards pharmaceutical outpatient treatment spending is driven by accessibility, according to Eric Tichy, Pharm.D., M.B.A., vice chair of pharmacy formulary at the Mayo Clinic Health System.

Almost half (48%) of HIV patients sometimes feel unheard by their healthcare providers, which highlights a need for increased disease awareness, according to the early results of a new ViiV Healthcare survey.

GLP-1s are the main reason why pharmacy expenditures have reached double digits in 2025, a continuing trend from 2024, according to Eric Tichy, Pharm.D., M.B.A., vice chair of pharmacy formulary at the Mayo Clinic Health System.

Eric Tichy, Pharm.D., M.B.A., vice chair of pharmacy formulary at the Mayo Clinic Health System, explains potential pharmaceutical spending trends to inform the budgets of health system leaders.

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Zynyz is now FDA-approved as the first and only approved first line treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.

Self-collected samples to test for cervical cancer are a step in the right direction when it comes to addressing healthcare barriers, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

There are several ways to address HIV in homeless populations, with the most promising being the low barrier care model, according to Julie Dombrowski, M.D., M.P.H., professor of medicine at the University of Washington and director of HIV treatment initiatives at the King County, Seattle public health department.

In a Q&A with Leanne Berge, J.D., CEO of Community Health Plan of Washington, Berge explains what the newly proposed Medicaid bill would mean for enrollees and healthcare systems if passed.

Homelessness and HIV share common risk factors, according to Julie Dombrowski, M.D., M.P.H., professor of medicine at the University of Washington and director of HIV treatment initiatives at the King County, Seattle public health department.

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While providers do bring up menopause with patients during visits, there are still some knowledge gaps, according to the results of a recent survey of women ages 40 to 70 and healthcare providers.

Previously used to treat HIV and Hepatitis B, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by an average of 9% every year, according to new research published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

An overview of endometriosis subtypes, treatment options and costs, according to a recent research review published in JAMA.

The FDA has accepted the new drug application for the antipsychotic Bysanti and set a goal date for February 21, 2026.

Finding a cure for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) would mean reducing treatment waste, according to Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, M.D., M.P.H., MGH, associate professor of medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Johan Burisch, M.D., Ph.D., a gastroenterologist at Hvidovre Hospital in Denmark.

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Children and young adults living in states with the biggest drops in Medicaid coverage experienced more prescription disruptions for their chronic conditions than those living in states with smaller drops, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan.

Digital pharmacy solutions can help brick and mortar locations become more efficient, according to Sarah Thomas, VP of sales and commercialization at HealthDyne and David Skomo, COO of HealthDyne.