FDA Approves Litfulo for Teens, Adults With Alopecia Areata
Approval based on clinical trials, including ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 trial involving 718 patients with alopecia areata
State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
Two-Thirds of Physicians, Scientists Report Online Harassment
Reasons for harassment vary, but include harrassment in response to making comments about the COVID-19 pandemic
Eosinophilic Cellulitis Seems to Be Type 2 Inflammatory Disease
Preferential activation of JAK1/JAK2-STAT5 pathways observed in eosinophilic cellulitis
Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis Tied to Lower Fertility Rates in Women
Additionally, risk for pregnancy loss is higher in patients with psoriasis
Poll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
Six in 10 insured Americans have struggled to get coverage for their health care needs, a new survey shows
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
Mandy Cohen, M.D., comes with credentials that should help her lead the beleaguered agency, criticized for its response to the pandemic
National Health Expenditures Set to Increase Through 2031
Increase of 5.4 percent projected per year; expenditures set to account for about 20 percent of GDP in 2031
FDA Proposes Tougher Rules for Tattoo Providers to Curb Contaminated Inks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the guidance is intended to make ink makers and distributors aware of situations in which tattoo inks may become tainted