Rosanna Sutherby, Pharm.D.

The most common barriers were logistical and access, according to results of a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open.

A potential mechanism by which air pollutants may affect reproductive health is by endocrine disruption. Air pollutants are made up of mixtures of particulate matter that may include endocrine disruptors, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals.

The updated guidelines include 11 evidence-based recommendations for the management of atopic dermatitis in adults using phototherapy and systemic treatments.

Vidofludimus calcium is a potential first-in-class nuclear receptor related 1 (Nurr1) activator and a selective dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) inhibitor.

Expensive gene therapy has grabbed the headlines, but three promising drugs that work in the coagulation pathway are in late-stage development.

For patients with ulcerative colitis, levels of C-reactive protein, leukocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and platelets were significantly higher compared with controls three years before diagnosis.

Chronic systemic inflammation is believed to play a significant role in the association between inflammatory bowel disease and increased risk of arrhythmias.

It is believed that reasons for these racial disparities may include socioeconomic factors, but the true causes are not fully understood. Some researchers believe that immunologic differences may also play a role.

A ketogenic diet, which is low carbohydrates and rich in fat, is linked to successful in vitro fertilization in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Delgocitinib is first-in-class pan-Janus kinase inhibitor

Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found no significant difference in live birth rates between men with depression and those without, regardless of antidepressant use.

The protective effect of the menstrual cup against HSV-2 infection might be associated with the preservation of vaginal bacterial microbiome, said the study authors.

A European study shows that almost 1 in 5 of those with chronic skin conditions felt they were looked at with disgust.

Two drugs that target the c-MET protein are in phase 3 trials.

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is caused by John Cunningham virus (JCV). A recently published study suggests that the number of cases of PML related to Tysabri (natalizumab) have been decreasing perhaps as a result of increased monitoring.

Authors of a recent review express that ferroptosis inhibition may be a promising pathway for treating and preventing male reproductive disorders.

The similarity of symptoms means children already diagnosed with atopic dermatitis may not receive patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis, resulting in underdiagnosis of the comorbidity, say the authors of a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

In a clinical trial, researchers found that the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) was reduced by 50% in infants who received fatty acid supplementation.

An HHS Office of Inspector General report found that 23% were missing viral load tests, 11% were missing antiretrovials prescriptions, and 10% were missing medical visits

The reduced relapse rate among postmenopausal women could be due to diminished immune system activity, according to the authors.

Swoop, a New York-based company, has launched an algorithm that may help people with multiple sclerosis take medications as prescribed.

Research has shown that patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis, treated with TNF-alpha blockers have a lower antibody response and a shorter duration of immunity than those who receive integrin receptor antagonists, such as Entyvio (vedolizumab), or no medication at all.

In an observational cohort study published in the September 2023 issue of The Lancet, Jiangwei Sun, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, and his colleagues compared statin users with non-statin users to determine the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with IBD.

Although Aduhelm stumbled, Leqembi has received full FDA approval, and Eli Lilly has reported positive results for donanemab.

In a study recently published in Neurology, researchers investigated the relationship between early treatment and the risk for long-term disability in patients with clinically isolated syndrome.

About 20% to 30% of patients with ulcerative colitis will experience acute severe ulcerative colitis in their lifetime.

Ibudilast is a small molecule being developed by biopharmaceutical company MediciNova for the potential treatment of MS. The company, based in La Jolla, California, is currently calling the oral formulation MN-166.