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Finding an allergist that accepts Medicaid may be contributing to a lack of access to allergy-related health care, according to a study published in The American Journal of Managed Care.

Only one in five youth aged 6 to 17 years is meeting national physical activity recommendations, and that number has not increased in the last decade, according to the Physical Activity Alliance’s 2024 United States Report Card.

INDIANAPOLIS — Total30 for astigmatism contact lenses may be a viable option for patients who frequently use digital devices, according to a study presented at Academy 2024.

ORLANDO — A speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting highlighted the importance of dermatologists using correct pronouns when talking to their transgender or nonbinary patients.

WASHINGTON — A bioadaptor implant adaptable to vessel physiology was linked to fewer target lesion failure events after 6 months compared with a drug-eluting stent, including in high-risk lesions, researchers reported.

Medication abortion administered before a pregnancy can be confirmed via ultrasound is as effective as treatment that is delayed until a pregnancy is confirmed, researchers reported.

INDIANAPOLIS — Alcon announced the launch of Precision7, a 1-week replacement contact lens containing a new technology that provides up to 16 hours of comfort and precise vision in both sphere and toric designs, at Academy 2024.

SAN DIEGO — In this video exclusive from ASN Kidney Week, nephrologists underscore the beneficial potential of using of high-volume hemodiafiltration therapy in the United States.

Alterations in white matter integrity were linked to cognitive impairment, and associations were strongest in those with major depressive disorder compared with healthy controls, according to new research.

As the patient demand for health care grows, so does the need for more physician assistants in medicine. However, a lack of formal training in allergy, limited resources, patient bias and improper utilization can hinder this effort.