Inflammation

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. and worldwide. Atherosclerotic CVD, which is caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, contributes to multiple life-threatening conditions.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Xerosis can be a significant issue for patients as they age and dermatology practioners should both be aware and remain vigilant with whole body checks in older patients according to a poster presentation here.

Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, president of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, is very excited about the group’s Annual Meeting, scheduled for Feb. 23-26 in Washington, D.C.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Janus kinase inhibitors have a unique mechanism of action, giving them the potential to push the boundaries of efficacy in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.

Silo Pharma will advance a portfolio of four drugs in its 2024 clinical pipeline, targeting conditions related to mental health, chronic pain and neurology.

Symptoms of dry eye disease were more closely related to sleep disturbances than exam findings, although inflammation and meibum quality were linked to subjective sleep quality, according to a study in BMJ Open Ophthalmology.

An experimental drug that inhibits aldosterone production reduced albuminuria in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to phase 2 study results published in The Lancet.

The Stockholm3 multivariable blood test demonstrated superior specificity of prostate cancer detection across a diverse population compared with PSA screening, according to findings presented at ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.

Inflammasome Therapeutics announced that the first patient has been dosed in its phase 1 study of K8, a novel dual inflammasome inhibitor for treatment of diabetic macular edema.

Eyenovia has announced the reacquisition of development and commercialization rights to MicroPine, an investigational 8 µL ophthalmic atropine spray being evaluated for pediatric progressive myopia.