Biologic

Published results showed autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections may not provide benefit as an adjuvant for patients with meniscal tears and concomitant knee osteoarthritis who undergo arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.

Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who used depemokimab administered every 6 months experienced a 54% reduction in exacerbations over 52 weeks, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Patients with greater impairment before initiating biologic treatment for asthma had better response across all assessed outcomes, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

SAN ANTONIO — Patients with urticaria who do not respond to omalizumab have other options for treatment, David A. Khan, MD, said during the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

Most of us are familiar with the different classes of eye drops.

Prior authorization remains a challenge for many practices despite recent changes in regulations, with obstacles specific to asthma, allergy and immunology care.

Patients and clinicians agree that as-needed use of biologic therapy has benefits over continuous long-term biologic use for the treatment of psoriasis, according to a study.

SAN ANTONIO — Personalized treatment strategies can help providers overcome barriers to biologic care for patients with asthma, Lukena Karkhanis, MD, said at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

As biologics become more popular for a growing number of indications, practices need to figure out the most cost-effective ways to provide these treatments to their patients.