Inequitable distribution of and access to healthy food exacerbates chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases for low-income and non-White communities. Research shows that the absence of affordable, healthy food options, combined with social drivers of health like …
Treatment guidelines for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), an autoimmune neuro-muscular condition impacting the myelin that insulates and protects peripheral nerves causing mobility and sensory impairment, have been in place for many years with new treatment approvals being scarce. Newly …
Crohn’s disease (CD) can cause progressive bowel damage, impaired quality of life, and permanent disability. Severity and presentation can vary widely from person to person, necessitating an individualized treatment approach. The use of more readily available imaging modalities such as …
Cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-23, are key drivers of intestinal inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. While all IL-23–targeted agents neutralize IL-23, differences in antibody structure can improve the ability of these agents to capture this inflammatory cytokine from …
Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic cancers are promising, and education is needed to ensure that both oncology and primary care clinicians, including OB/GYNs, have a thorough knowledge of biomarkers, current and emerging therapies, and how the latest clinical …
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a pathology caused by a mutative hemoglobin protein that produces rigid, sickle-shaped red blood cells (RBCs). Lifelong complications of SCD include acute veno-occlusive crises (VOCs), whose recurrence takes a significant toll on patients, and end-organ …
Health inequities in oral health care significantly impact underserved and minority populations, leading to disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Studies have shown that racial and ethnic minorities often receive lower quality dental care, face higher rates of oral diseases, …
With this CME Outfitters Briefcase activity, we will delve into a patient case interaction, set in a primary care/women’s health setting, to explore critical concepts in migraine management. Despite advancements, unmet needs persist for patients with migraine, especially among women, …
In this CME Outfitters Briefcase activity, we will examine a patient case interaction within an emergency department (ED) setting to explore critical concepts in migraine management. Despite advancements, unmet needs persist for patients with migraine, particularly among women, marginalized communities, …