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FDA Approves Tildrakizumab for Psoriatic Arthritis in Adults
The FDA has cleared the interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitor tildrakizumab (Ilumya) for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adults. Sun Pharma announced the approval on October 30. “As an IL-23 inhibitor administered exclusively by a healthcare provider, Ilumya is now an option for adults with active psoriatic arthritis who are unable to self-administer treatment or who may benefit from regular in-office care,” Rick Ascroft, North America CEO of Sun Pharma, said in a statement.
Tildrakizumab para el tratamiento de la artritis psoriásica en adultos
La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de Estados Unidos ha autorizado el inhibidor de la interleucina (IL)-23 tildrakizumab (Ilumya) para el tratamiento de la artritis psoriásica (PsA) activa en adultos. Sun Pharma anunció la aprobación el 30 de octubre.
New Guidelines: AAD, HS Foundation Release Recommendations for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Groundbreaking new guidelines just released are among the first to help clinicians manage patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The guidelines, published online on October 20 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), were developed jointly by the AAD and the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation. According to an AAD statement, these guidelines are the first in the AAD’s clinical guidelines portfolio that are specific to the management of HS.
Amid New Cancer Findings, Experts Suggest New Strategies for Lichen Planus
A new study of more than 35,000 people in Demark has reinforced the link between lichen planus (LP) and certain cancers, prompting experts to suggest improvements in monitoring and management of this chronically understudied population. Study authors aimed to investigate the risk for cancer among patients with LP, with particular attention to whether risk differs by the most common anatomical sites affected by LP. “LP has been associated with increased cancer risk, particularly oral cancer.
Early Glimmers of Promise for Novel Methotrexate-Boosting Compound
Even the makers of NovoBioJect acknowledge it is far too early to get excited. At the same time, impartial experts admit the investigational drug offers a novel approach to amplifying the efficacy of methotrexate, which, if that potential is realized, could help significant numbers of patients with refractory autoimmune disease.
Male Pattern Baldness: Extended-Release Minoxidil Regrows Hair in Phase 3 Trial
VDPHL01, an oral, extended-release formulation of minoxidil, successfully regrew hair in men with androgenetic alopecia over 6 months in a phase 3 trial, according to the product’s developer. The company, Veradermics, announced efficacy and safety findings in a press release on October 19. In the phase 3 study of 536 men with mild-to-moderate male pattern hair loss, patients were randomly assigned to receive VDPHL01 8.5 mg once daily, VDPHL01 8.5 mg twice daily, or placebo.
Após três mortes, pesquisadores reavaliam segurança da CAR-T para doenças autoimunes
Após o registro de três mortes de pacientes e a suspensão por prazo indeterminado de diversos ensaios clínicos, o futuro das pesquisas sobre o uso de células T com receptor de antígeno quimérico (CAR, do inglês chimeric antigen receptor) para o tratamento de doenças autoimunitárias está cercado de incertezas. “Penso que esse é um momento importante para nós”, disse ao Medscape o Dr. Sayeef Mirza, médico onco-hematologista e pesquisador de imunoterapia celular ligado ao H.
CDC: Spa Receives Formal Complaint After Adverse Reactions Linked to Unapproved Botulinum Toxin
A Colorado medical spa received a formal complaint against its license after three women experienced neurologic symptoms following injection of cosmetic botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) products not approved by the FDA. The event and subsequent investigation were detailed in a recent report published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. It’s the latest example of adverse reactions to unapproved BoNT.
New Recommendations Released for CAR T-Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Disease
An international panel has released updated guidelines for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for autoimmune disease. The recommendations were originally released in 2024 and are coordinated by the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT), and the Joint Accreditation Committee of ISCT and EBMT (JACIE). The updated guidelines appeared on October 5 in The Lancet Rheumatology.
GLP-1s Linked to Nail Detachment and Other Disorders in New Study
New study results linked GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) to nail disorders, including a fourfold increase in the incidence of onycholysis. Experts agreed that further investigation is needed and advised against raising unnecessary concerns in patient interactions.
Avelumab Effective Against Merkel Cell Carcinoma in Real-World Population, Despite Frequent AEs
In a real-world cohort of older patients in Austria, avelumab (Bavencio) was determined to be effective for treating Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), despite frequent adverse events (AEs). “Avelumab achieved clinically meaningful outcomes in this older, less-selected routine care cohort,” said first author Magdalena Forstinger, MD, a physician-researcher with Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität and Klinik Hietzing, Vienna.
Autoimmune Researchers Seek Answers After Deaths in CAR T-Cell Trials
After three patient deaths and the indefinite pause of several clinical trials, questions are swirling over the future of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell research for autoimmune diseases. “I think this is an important moment in time for us,” Sayeef Mirza, MD, MPH, a hematologist/oncologist and cellular immunotherapy investigator at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, told Medscape Medical News.
In Phase 2 Trial, Daxdilimab Reduces Disease Activity in Moderate-to-Severe Discoid Lupus
Treatment with daxdilimab resulted in a significant drop in disease activity and had a favorable safety profile in patients with moderate-to-severe discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) over 24 weeks, according to new findings from a phase 2 trial. The data were presented September 30 in a late breaker session at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 2026 Congress in Vienna.
Rheumatology Groups Push Back on Proposed Physician Pay Cuts
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is responding to proposed federal payment cuts its leaders say could undermine rheumatologists’ ability to care for patients — and even imperil practices. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) called in July for a 50% payment cut when physicians provide a separately identifiable evaluation and management (E/M) visit on the same day as most procedures are performed.
Psoriatic Arthritis: A Look at Efforts to Predict, Intercept, and Diagnose It Early
Developing a reliable way to predict which patients with psoriasis will go on to develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a research priority for years, but to date no silver bullet has materialized. Continuing investigations and promising solutions could help clinicians predict who will develop PsA or intercept the disease before it can fully manifest. And in the time-strapped dermatologist’s office, tried-and-true measures can help detect and address PsA as early as possible.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Wound-Healing Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The FDA has granted priority review to a Biologics License Application (BLA) for SkinTE, a novel wound-healing therapy used for the treatment of Wagner Grade 1 diabetic foot ulcers. The FDA assigned a target action date of March 16, 2027, the manufacturer, PolarityBio, said in a press release.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Zasocitinib for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
The FDA has accepted a new drug application under priority review for zasocitinib, an oral, once-daily tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults, according to the manufacturer. A regulatory decision is expected in the first quarter of 2027.
Barreras y disparidades en la atención de las enfermedades reumáticas en mujeres
Es bien sabido que las mujeres no solo tienden a desarrollar enfermedades reumáticas y musculoesqueléticas con mayor frecuencia que los hombres, sino que también suelen enfrentar desigualdades en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de estas afecciones. ¿Por qué persisten estas desigualdades tanto dentro como fuera de la consulta del reumatólogo, y de qué manera pueden estos especialistas contribuir a mitigarlas? "El principal problema es el sesgo de género", declaró a Medscape Noticias Médicas la Dra.
Del intestino a las articulaciones: el impacto de los microplásticos en las enfermedades reumatológicas
Los microplásticos están por todas partes, y cada vez hay más pruebas que sugieren que no solo se acumulan en el cuerpo, sino que también pueden causar diversos efectos nocivos, incluso en personas con enfermedades reumatológicas. Dra. Tamiko Katsumoto Cada vez hay más investigaciones científicas que sugieren que la ingestión de microplásticos es potencialmente muy problemática, ya que estas sustancias terminan en nuestro intestino", declaró a Medscape la Dra.
Do intestino às articulações: o impacto dos microplásticos nas doenças reumatológicas
Os microplásticos estão em toda parte, e um corpo crescente de evidências sugere que eles não apenas se acumulam no organismo, como também podem provocar uma gama de efeitos nocivos, que também atingem indivíduos com doenças reumatológicas. "Há cada vez mais trabalhos científicos publicados sugerindo que a nossa ingestão de microplásticos é potencialmente muito problemática, uma vez que essas substâncias acabam entrando no nosso intestino", afirmou ao Medscape a Dra.
Especialistas en dermatología destacan los signos cutáneos de infección por hantavirus
Aunque las infecciones por hantavirus son poco frecuentes, pueden presentar signos y síntomas que lleven a pacientes a la consulta de dermatología. Los signos cutáneos de la enfermedad por hantavirus resultan sutiles y variables, por lo que expertos describieron a Medscape Noticias Médicas algunos datos clave para que esta infección no pase desapercibida.
Audi Crooks becomes the third highest-paid player in the world without leaving college
Actualizado 21/04/2026 - 04:44 CDT Audi Crooks, known as "Shaquille O'Neal of women's basketball, has decided to change teams in the NCAA. The 21-year-old, 1.91m-tall center is swapping Iowa State for Oklahoma State, and the US press reports that the high-profile player has accepted a $1.4 million-a-year NIL offer With that figure, Audi Crooks will become the third highest paid basketball player in the world, only surpassed by WNBA stars such as A'Ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston.
Michigan sorprende a UConn y gana su primer campeonato nacional desde 1989
06/04/2026 - 22:36 CDT La Universidad de Michigan, el equipo más anotador del campeonato, tuvo que remangarse para conquistar el título. Apenas anotó dos triples en todo el partido, pero se impuso a una correosa Universidad de Connecticut (69-63). Elliot Cadeau lideró a Michigan con 19 puntos, incluido el primer triple de su equipo, que llegó a los 7m04s de la segunda parte.
Michigan stuns UConn to capture first national championship since 1989
Michigan - NCAAAP 06/04/2026 - 22:30 CDT High-scoring Michigan Wolverines had to get down and dirty to capture the NCAA National Championship on Monday, making just two three-pointers all night but still grinding out a 69-63 win over a tough, defensive-minded UConn Huskies team. Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 19 points, including the team's first triple, which came 7:04 into the second half.
¿Quién es John Wooden y cómo inspiró a Cori Close y UCLA para ganar el campeonato de la NCAA?
06/04/2026 - 17:55 CDT Después de vencer a South Carolina, el UCLA hizo historia con su primer campeonato nacional de la historia y su entrenadora, Cori Close, destacó la mentalidad de élite de sus jugadoras como la clave de su histórica gesta. Desde 2011, Close ha hecho de la fortaleza mental una piedra angular del programa, inspirándose en gran medida en la Pirámide del Éxito de John Wooden.
Who is John Wooden, and how did he inspire Cori Close and UCLA to win the NCAA championship?
Cori Close & John Wooden - UCLAAP 06/04/2026 - 17:37 CDT After beating South Carolina, the UCLA women's basketball team made history with its first-ever NCAA national championship - and head coach Cori Close pointed to her players' elite mentality as the key to their historic run. Since 2011, Close has made mental toughness a cornerstone of the program, drawing heavily from John Wooden's Pyramid of Success.
Tears of a champion: Gabriela Jaquez's heartfelt reaction to winning the national title goes viral
Gabriela Jaquez. 06/04/2026 - 05:39 CDT After winning the women's NCAA championship with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Gabriela Jaquez expressed her feelings about winning the first championship in the history of that institution by defeating the University of South Carolina by a score of 79-51. I imagined this moment many times and I am proud, I am going to cry a lot. I have all the feelings you can't imagine. I knew it was my last moment and I gave my best game.
Why is it called the Elite Eight? Inside this crucial March Madness round
Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) rebounds over UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournamentAP 28/03/2026 - 13:10 CDT The Elite Eight is the ultimate hurdle in the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. As the regional finals of March Madness, this round determines which four programs will cut the nets and advance to the prestigious Final Four.
March Madness Selection Sunday Committee: Who are its members and what metrics does they use?
March Madness Selection Sunday CommitteeLAPRESSE 15/03/2026 - 16:27 CDT Only one week separates us from 'Selection Sunday', which will mark the future of the 68 teams that will compete for this tournament. Many might think that it is just an exhibition championship, but it is not. It also covers the meticulous process that the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball committees go through to determine which teams will compete in the tournaments.
The report that brings Aday Mara closer to the NBA: the 2.21m Spaniard with the soul of a point guard who intimidates basketball
Aday Mara. 24/02/2026 - 08:59 CST Aday Mara continues his maturation process at Michigan under the watchful eye of NBA scouts and Chus Mateo, Spain's national team coach. The 20-year-old, 2.21m and 115kg Spanish center, who is establishing himself as one of the best centers in the NCAA, suffered a tough lesson in his Wolverines' (No. 1) 68-63 loss to Duke (No. 3).
Spanish player Baba Miller makes an impact in the NCAA: he is the big sleeper for the Draft and the national team is waiting for him
Cincinnati forward Baba Miller, right and Iowa State guard Killyan Toure, left, battle for the ball. 29/01/2026 - 05:36 CST Baba Miller, the 21-year-old, 2.11m Spaniard capable of playing in five positions, scored 18 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in Cincinnati's67-57 win over Baylor (James Nnaji, formerly of Barcelona, played just seven minutes) in the NCAA.
Joseph A. Poling cause of death: Little League coach died in fatal Carlstadt house fire
22/01/2026 - 08:12 CST The sports community of Carlstadt, New Jersey, is going through a period of deep mourning after the death of Joseph A. Poling, a well-known Little League coach, who died at the age of 67 after a devastating fire at his home.The incident happened on Friday afternoon and was officially confirmed on Monday by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, which detailed the circumstances of the accident and the results of the initial investigations.
Abella Danger asks cameras to stop focusing on her: "I'm sorry if I offended anyone"
21/01/2026 - 05:37 CST What was supposed to be a quiet night for another University of Miami student turned into a national debate on social media. Abella Danger, who retired from the adult film industry to focus on her law career, became a trend after being caught by ESPN's cameras during her team's recent loss to the Indiana Hoosiers.
Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback grandson of Cubans who beat Donald Trump in the NCAA
Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback grandson of immigrants who beat Donald Trump in the NCAA. 20/01/2026 - 04:32 CST Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a Florida native of Cuban descent, led the University of Indiana to a 27-21 victory over Miami to give the Hoosiers their first NCAA title in school history.Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, watched the game live at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Fernando Mendoza Family: Parents, siblings and more about Indiana QB's Cuban roots
Fernando Mendoza FamilyLAPRESSE 19/01/2026 - 18:19 CST The best quarterback in the NCAA, Fernando Mendoza, born in Boston, Massachusetts, has Latin American roots. The winner of the Heisman Trophy for the 2025-26 season is one of the most outstanding players in college football and became the third college football player of Hispanic descent to achieve this recognition The 22-year-old is proud of his Latino roots and looks to make his family and the entire Latino community proud.
Which Heisman Trophy winners have won the College Football Playoff National Championship?
Heisman Trophy winnerLAPRESSE 19/01/2026 - 17:50 CST Winning the Heisman Trophy is one of the highest individual honors in college football, but lifting the national championship trophy represents the ultimate team achievement. Only a select group of players have managed to accomplish both in the same season, etching their names into the sport's history by combining personal dominance with championship success.
Which standout programs have never won the College Football Playoff National Championship?
Standout programs that have never won the College Football Playoff National ChampionshipLAPRESSE 19/01/2026 - 17:37 CST The NCAA has 194 champions in 156 seasons, and this is because in previous years there was no official champion by means of a final, but rather honor was given to the team that various surveys determined was the best team of the season.
How many teams have won the College Football Playoff National Championship?
Ohio StateLAPRESSE 19/01/2026 - 17:32 CST The NCAA began with the playoff format in 2014, and during this time six teams have won the title, and the only thing that has not changed is the dominance of the Alabama Crimson Tide, with three trophies, to make a total of 13 in their history. In previous years there was no official champion by means of a final, but honor was paid to the team that various surveys determined was the best team of the season.
College Football Playoff National Championship Referee Salary: How much do officials make?
College Football Playoff National Championship Referee SalaryLAPRESSE 19/01/2026 - 16:59 CST The first days of January are special for American football fans, because in addition to the NFL playoffs, the NCAA determines which university in the United States is proclaimed as the national champion in the CFP National Championship.
College Football Playoff National Championship Gatorade shower 2026: Color and odds
College Football Playoff National Championship Gatorade shower 2026LAPRESSE 19/01/2026 - 16:09 CST Every time there is a championship team in football, the next big moment is the 'Gatorade Shower', with which the players celebrate in a very strange way, with their coach, when they wait for him to be distracted to pour the bucket with cold drinks on top, either simple water or the traditional energy drink The players sneak up on the coach from behind with a cooler full of Gatorade, usually in...
Mario Cristobal Family: All about his wife Jessica, children and the Miami coach's Cuban roots
14/01/2026 - 05:16 CST The current head coach of the Miami Hurricanes is synonymous with leadership, vision and American pride, as well as being Latino because of his Cuban roots. The coach has consolidated an outstanding career in the NCAA, where his professional success is marked by a solid family history and a strong culture that he seeks to honor day by day. Beyond the coach seen on the field and in training, Cristobal is a husband, father and a man deeply connected to his Cuban roots.
Fernando Mendoza Family: Parents, siblings and more about Indiana QB's Cuban roots
13/01/2026 - 05:21 CST The best quarterback in the NCAA, Fernando Mendoza, born in Boston, Massachusetts, has Latin American roots. The winner of the Heisman Trophy for the 2025-26 season is one of the most outstanding players in college football and became the third college football player of Hispanic descent to achieve this recognition The 22-year-old is proud of his Latino roots and looks to make his family and the entire Latino community proud.
Brianna Aguilera's parents file multimillion-dollar lawsuit following Texas cheerleader's mysterious death
Brianna Aguilera. 08/01/2026 - 15:35 CST The parents of college cheerleader Brianna Aguilera, who was found dead, have filed a $1 million lawsuit. It is a case that has shocked the local community, especially the youth population, because of the entities being sued. The 19-year-old was found dead in Austin, Texas, during rivalry weekend. The student was found at the foot of an apartment complex.
The 2.10m Spanish wall emerging in the NCAA who is already the nightmare of a star's son
Victory Onuetu. 16/12/2025 - 05:01 CST Spanish center Victory Onuetu decided Hofstra's victory over the powerful Syracuse with a game-winning block on Kiyan Anthony, the media-savvy son of Carmelo Anthony and La La Vazquez, with three seconds remaining.
The great white hope of the NBA is 18 years old and sits at the table of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James
Cooper Flagg (32) drives to the basket guarded by Utah Jazz forward Kyle Anderson. 16/12/2025 - 04:45 CST Cooper Flagg, the great white hope of American basketball, is making NBA history at just 18 years of age (he turns 19 on December 21). The number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has become the third player with the most points scored before the age of 19, behind only Kobe Bryant (539 points) and LeBron James (625 points).
The strange death of Brianna Aguilera before Arch Manning's Longhorns' clash with Texas A&M
02/12/2025 - 07:06 CST The Texas A&M University community is mourning the tragic and puzzling death of 19-year-old student Brianna Aguilera, whose body was found near the campus on Saturday morning The incident, which occurred just hours after the young woman attended a pre-party for the highly anticipated Longhorns football game against Texas A&M, has generated intense controversy and a desperate call for justice from her mother.
Aday Mara touches the NCAA sky with his 2.21m and is already aiming for the Final Four with Michigan
02/12/2025 - 06:34 CST Spanish center Aday Mara and the Michigan Wolverines, coached by Dusty May, have become one of the leading contenders for the NCAA title after their exhibition at the Player's Era Festival, the million-dollar tournament they won in Las VegasAfter the show in Las Vegas, the University of Michigan is ranked third in the AP poll with a 7-0 record, behind only Purdue and Arizona.
Fabian Flores, the great 'under radar' of Spanish basketball: he is beginning to impose his 2.17 m. in the NCAA
24/11/2025 - 06:25 CST Fabian Flores, a 7-foot-1 Spanish center (according to official FIBA measurement) and 20 years old, is emerging as one of the great revelations among the 7-footers in the NCAA. The colossus formed in the youth ranks of UCAM Murcia arrived at DePaul University after a U20 European Championship in which he excelled with 7.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.
Olivier Rioux becomes the tallest player to score in NCAA history: How tall is he?
24/11/2025 - 05:52 CST Olivier Rioux, the 7ft 8in center from the University of Florida who tried out for Real Madrid, became the tallest player to score in NCAA history. Rioux's historic moment came in Florida's 80-45 triumph over Merrimack. I think he did a good job getting to the free throw line. He did the best he could in those minutes Rioux, who made his NCAA debut against North Florida on November 6, entered the game with the score already decided with 2:30 minutes remaining.
Alabama mourns the tragic death of young college football player: Who was James E. Owens Jr.?
19/11/2025 - 09:58 CST James E. Owens Jr. was a college football player from Alabama. His team was the Huntingdon Hawks, who compete in NCAA Division III. He died in a head-on collision when he was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro that struck a Toyota Tundra on November 10 at around 5:30 a.m. in Chilton County. According to the authorities' report, Owens and the other 42-year-old victim died at the scene of the crash.
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