Jonathan Alicea

A new study supports the potential association between hydroxyurea and improved neurocognitive performance in pediatric patients.

A dermatologist gives a broad overview of key considerations when determining a treatment course for pediatric patients.

The once-daily tablet is indicated for adult patients with primary non-familial hyperlipidemia or homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

An expert offers his perspective on the investigative SLP receptor modulator for atopic dermatitis.

A meta-analysis notes that relative risk for stroke was high for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout.

The Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve System is designed to treat adult and pediatric patients with pulmonary valve regurgitation.

A proposed smartphone-based intervention to address hydroxyurea nonadherence was welcomed by a majority of surveyed individuals with sickle cell disease.

A dermatologist discusses some of her most common cosmetic practices and techniques.

Scaling-up HCV screening for all inpatients admitted for psychiatric purposes may be more cost-effective compared with a risk-based approach in high-resource countries.

Older age and higher education level were significantly linked with increased depression scores.

The approval is based on results from Phase 3 trials showing high efficacy in adult and pediatric populations.

As a multi-systemic disorder, Fabry disease can impact the functions of various organs. As a genetic disorder, Fabry can impact the offsprings, parents, and relatives of the patient. Therefore, its effects are far-reaching.

A literature review identifies 3 broad factors that may contribute to bias in pain management of African Americans with SCD.

A majority of surveyed patients and providers want to continue telemedicine follow-up visits after the pandemic ends.

Stimulating steroid receptor co-activators may play a role in repairing heart tissue following severe myocardial infarction.

Many patients with genetic obesity disorder experience resistance to treatment, including intensive lifestyle therapy.

A post-hoc analysis of the AWARD-11 trial indicates that 4.5 mg of dulaglutide was effective in lowering and maintaining A1C levels <7% regardless of baseline levels.

Few studies have specifically assessed the presentations and outcomes of sickle cell-related-leg ulcers in a female population.

The approval is based on positive data from the Phase 3 RAPHSODY trial, which evaluated treatment in older children and adults.

Patients with subjective vision changes should be referred for fundus examination.

A majority of patients with active psoriatic arthritis achieved and maintained skin clearance, joint symptom relief through year 2 of treatment.

Healthcare accessibility continues to be a significant barrier for patients and their families.

Valerie Callender, MD, gives an overview of her practice and discusses the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Number of red blood cell transfusions may be linked to decreased risk intrauterine fetal death.

Eric Wallace, MD, discusses Anderson-Fabry disease and the difficulties associated with screening, testing, and treatment.

The company suspended clinical trials of the gene therapy last month following patient diagnoses of acute myeloid leukemia and acute myelodysplastic syndrome.

Compared with a two-step screening method, a one-step approach is associated with more diagnosed incidences of gestational diabetes, despite a lower adherence rate.

Among 85 children with beta-thalassemia major and ≥5 years since primary vaccination, 23 were found to be seronegative.

COVID-19 has provided an opportunity for clinicians and specialists to reevaluate what it truly means to bring care to their patients.

Nearly 60% of children with MIS-C are admitted to the hospital for intensive care.