Globally, RHD remains a leading cause of mortality in low- and middle-income countries, while NRVHD is increasingly prevalent in high-income nations.

The FDA has approved Uplizna for generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-AChR and anti-MuSK antibody positive.

Offspring of mothers with prepregnancy eating disorders had a higher risk of developing preschool wheezing and school-aged asthma.

The CDC's annual report on abortion trends has been delayed until the spring, but nongovernment groups produced similar research.

Hospital resource use by children with complex chronic conditions increased from 2000 to 2022 but decreased for children without.

Children exposed to average maximum temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius were less likely to be developmentally on track.

Ultrasound assessment of enthesitis can effectively distinguish patients with vs without SpA, with inflammatory B-mode lesions serving as the strongest independent marker.

New ACS guidance included self-collected vaginal samples for primary HPV screening in average-risk individuals aged 25 to 65 years.

The FDA approved Itvisma gene therapy for patients aged 2 years and older with spinal muscular atrophy and confirmed SMN1 ...

Topline phase 3 results show retatrutide led to meaningful weight reduction and pain relief in adults with overweight or obesity and knee OA.

A polyphenol-rich diet including tea, coffee, berries, olive oil, nuts, and whole grains was linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk.

The FDA is expected to decide on treatments for breast cancer, EBV+ post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, presbyopia, and severe allergic reactions.