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Switching biologic treatment for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis, needn't be daunting, Vender said; he works through a tricky case that ended very well.

The ACIP of the CDC will meet on February 26 to vote on recommendations for appropriate incorporation of Penmenvy into the routine vaccination schedule.

Dermatology experts share pearls to help when biologics alone are not enough, when obesity is a comorbidity with psoriasis, and when isotype switching derails therapy.

JAK inhibitors are being used widely and successfully to treat alopecia areata, and Amy McMichaels, MD, showcased data and also discussed patient communication.

There really is no debate - it's all about individualizing treatment for the patient, but Drs Neal Bhatia and Raj Chovatiya went head to head at Midwinter Hawaii.

The dermatologic tips offered in this short slide show come from 4 renowned professionals and reflect their subspecialties.

The dermatologic tips offered in this short slide show come from 4 renowned professionals and reflect their subspecialties.

Atopic dermatitis management will be the topic of a debate over treatment with biologics and JAK inhibitors and in a focused session on the role of IL-13 in the chronic skin disease.

The 2 analyses of data on fertility and infant mortality were conducted in the first 14 states to impose complete or 6-week bans after the Dobbs decision in June 2022.

The 2025 Winter Clinical Hawaii kicks off today with the first full day of educational sessions starting tomorrow, February 15 - here's what to look for.

More consistent use of evidence-based guidelines and individualized pain management for every patient lead the hopes Edward Mariano, MD, MAS has for the future.

AAAAI 2025. One study found the 2 newer biologics have been prescribed more frequently while the other suggests asthma treatment may not be optimal or even consistent.

Pooled data from the pivotal randomized clinical trials were consistent with prior outcomes supporting early occurrence and resolution of the most common TEAEs.

AAAAI 2025. Treatment response rates with daily use of the VIASKIN peanut patch increased from 39% at baseline to 73.3% at 60 months in youth aged 4 to 11 years.

Edward Mariano, MD, MAS, looks at the risk of acute pain transitioning to a chronic condition and how a new nonopioid for acute pain might work for the latter.

Fentanyl overdoses increasingly reveal combined use of stimulants including cocaine and methamphetamine, according to the 2025 update.

Topline data announced by Boehringer Ingelheim for the PDE4B inhibitor showed a statistically significant absolute change from baseline in FVC at week 52 vs placebo.

Multimodal pain management expert and researcher Mariano describes the NaV1.8 inhibitor as "working in concert" with nonopioid therapies, including nerve blocks.

An anesthesiologist and renowned investigator in use of nonopioids as part of multimodal pain management, Edward Mariano, MD, MAS, describes slow uptake in the field.

AV-101 is an orally bioavailable small molecule NMDA receptor antagonist with antinociceptive effects similar to gabapentin but with more a more favorable safety profile.

The investigational molecule with “JAK-inhibitor-like efficacy and IL4/IL13-like safety,” was cleared in Q4 2024 by the FDA for an IND application, the company said.

A first large-scale comparison of length of treatment with advanced AD therapies also identified reasons for discontinuation and examined prior use of biologics and JAK inhibitors.

In letters to the FDA and Fox Broadcasting, PSM enumerated the laws abrogated and the potential harms of the ad being viewed by 200 million people on February 9, 2025.

Opioid prescribing has seen its extremes, from the 5th Vital Sign era in the aughts to the CDC restrictions of 2016. Mariano talks about the environment right now.

Hardware or software changes as well as user adjustments may disable or mute alerts for elevated glycemia, medication use, and other diabetes management essentials, the agency said.

A GLP-1/GIP dual agonist in both subcutaneous and oral tablet formulations and a novel dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonist lead the company's pipeline for antiobesity medications.

Premature menopause, authors said, should be included in diabetes management guidelines as a risk factor to support screening and prevention.

Pharmacologic treatment to prevent episodic migraine should follow a sequential trial approach that considers medication cost, headache triggers, adherence, and lifestyle interventions.

With no FDA-approved treatments for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema in the teen population, the late-stage topline data are very promising.

World Cancer Day 2025 urges focus on the unique personal journey underlying every cancer diagnosis; individual recommendations for regular screening is where that can start.