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Uncovering Pneumonia Risks in Pregnancy: New Review Highlights Gaps

Pregnancy alters the immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections like Pneumocystis jirovecii, an opportunistic fungus known for causing severe pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals.

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Linked to Higher Patient Satisfaction

A study from Hubei Cancer Hospital has found that breast cancer patients undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy report significantly higher satisfaction with their breast appearance and sexual well-being than those who had skin-sparing mastectomy.

Stem Cell Transplantation Outperforms Leading Multiple Sclerosis Therapies

Autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation outperforms alemtuzumab and ocrelizumab in relapse prevention for relapsing MS.

Beyond Glucose: Triglyceride Levels May Worsen Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes

Elevated triglycerides in well-controlled gestational diabetes linked to increased pregnancy risks, suggesting lipid monitoring may be crucial.

Growth and Hormonal Disruptions in Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most common chronic rheumatic disease in children, may carry underrecognized risks for endocrine dysfunction, according to a new study that highlights significant growth and hormonal disturbances in this vulnerable population.

Real-World Psoriasis Study Compares Biologics by Age

Biologic therapies targeting interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-23 have transformed the treatment landscape for plaque psoriasis, but questions remain about how these therapies perform in elderly patients compared to younger adults.

Rilzabrutinib Offers Hope for Patients with Refractory Urticaria

The RILECSU phase 2 clinical trial has introduced a potential new option: rilzabrutinib.

Does Certolizumab Pegol Impact QoL in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis?

Tune into this video to learn more about how CIMZIA® (certolizumab pegol) could impact quality of life in adult patients with…

Improving Quality of Life in Liver Cancer Treatment

Discover a new study that combined selective internal radiation therapy with nivolumab for patients with HCC.

ViiV, Roche and Gilead lead pharma patient group rankings

ViiV leads the 2024/25 pharma company reputation rankings, with the PatientView report also finding ways to improve.