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The rheumatology month in review highlights the challenges of fibromyalgia management and uncovers compelling associations regarding rheumatic disease and comorbidities.

Faricimab showed sustained vision improvements and retinal drying up to 72 weeks for both branch and central RVO in the phase 3 BALATON and COMINO studies.

This new warning for consumers cautions against use of Rebright, South Moon, or FivFivGo eye drops as a result of potential eye infection risks.

A systematic review suggests practitioners using enhanced empathy improves patient satisfaction, but research is hindered by inadequate reporting and heterogeneity.

Each month, our editorial staff compiles a recap of the top news in ophthalmology. Our January 2024 month-in-review features crucial research on social determinants of health, updates on the latest ophthalmic pipeline developments, and a look at how the local environment affects eye health.

These data highlight the severe economic burden faced by patients with vitiligo compared to that of the general population, including mental health-related costs.

In the wake of Vera Therapeutics announcing positive 72-week data from the phase 2b ORIGIN trial, we sat down with lead investigator Richard Lafayette, MD, to learn more about how he interprets the latest data from the atacicept program in IgA nephropathy.

The Xist ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex, linked to the XX sex chromosome complement, influences the susceptibility to autoimmunity.

Following the January 25, 2024 approval of dupilumab for eosinophilic esophagitis in patients 1-11 years of age, a trio of pediatric gastroenterologists shares their thoughts on the new indication, their anticipated priority of use, and potential hurdles to optimal treatment uptake.

This analysis of current testing patterns in the US suggests a need for future studies to explore the rationale used to determine such testing decisions.

In a survey, 1 in 6 cisgender men and women reported unmet mental health needs at their latest visit with a healthcare professional. Mental health needs for other gender identities ranged from 1 in 5 and 1 in 4.

Our January 2024 Month in Review spotlights the FDA approval of a new indication of dupilumab (Dupixent) for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, new clinical trial data, and research about the prevention and management of IBD.

The percentage of lymphocyte apoptosis in peripheral blood was significantly higher in patients with jSLE when compared with healthy controls.

Even when cholesterol levels were only moderately elevated, familial hypercholesterolemia variants were associated with greater cardiovascular risk.

Of the 135 laser flare photometry readings to identify uveitis among patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, only 3% were characterized as a false positive.

This endocrinology month in review spotlights FDA news, a pair of studies examining cardiovascular and renal risk reduction in type 2 diabetes, results from a subtrial examining testosterone’s effect on fracture risk, and 4 new episodes of diabetes dialgoue

A recent analysis found risk factors linked to an embolism after VTE included Black race, interstitial fibrosis, advanced-stage disease, and increased operative duration.

In a study comparing readmission rates for patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder on oral or long-acting injections, investigators found after 30 days the readmission rate was 8.3% among patients who received pills and 1.9% among patients who received injections.

In this feature, we acknowledge the impact of the 1964 Surgeon General report, its subsequent effect on public health, and present-day hurdles to optimized public health efforts through the eyes of our editorial advisory board members and other leading experts.

While this research did culminate in strong evidence regarding weight loss and its effects on lung airway responses, the precise mechanism for this phenomenon remains unknown.

A high intake of fish and vegetables at 1 year of age was associated with a lower risk of IBD, while consuming sugar-sweetened beverages was linked to a greater risk of developing IBD.

Low eGFRcr-cys was more strongly and uniformly associated with adverse outcomes compared to low eGFRcr in an older patient population, highlighting the benefit of including cystatin C in GFR estimation.

Patients with inflammatory arthritis demonstrated significantly increased odds of depression and anxiety health care encounters and use of anxiolytics and antidepressants.

Across two large, diverse cohorts, TET2 CHIP was associated with a more than 2-fold higher risk of incident HF with preserved ejection fraction.

In an interview, Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, provides further perspective on the approval of roflumilast topical foam, 0.3% (Zoryve) and full publication of phase 3 STRATUM data.

A recent statewide analysis in California found TAVR rates exceed SAVR for severe aortic stenosis, despite contradicting consensus guideline recommendations.

VX-548 demonstrated a more rapid onset to meaningful pain relief post-surgery compared with placebo.

Study with 150,000 adults reveals 10% or more of unintentional weight loss associated with an elevated rate of cancer diagnosis within the next 12 months.

Regarding elective surgery, more than half of older adults in a survey study expressed concerns about pain and discomfort, as well as difficulty in recovery. Common concerns included costs, COVID-19 exposure, and time needed to be off work.