Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a progressive glomerular disease and a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with up to 40% of patients advancing to kidney failure within two decades. Despite guideline-recommended management emphasizing supportive care and RAAS inhibition, …
Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is a chronic neuromuscular disorder that results from destruction of the neuromuscular junction by pathogenic autoantibodies, partially through the actions of the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). Traditional therapies only partially alleviate the heavy disease burden and …
Suboptimal health care and poor health care outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) often stem from health care professionals (HCPs) lacking necessary skills to treat these individuals. It is crucial that HCPs receive education on how to …
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), including hereditary variants such as ATTRv-CM and ATTRv-PN, remains underdiagnosed despite increased awareness and treatment advances. Many patients experience significant diagnostic delays, often seeing multiple clinicians before receiving a correct diagnosis, which can limit treatment efficacy and …
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and narcolepsy diagnoses share similar symptoms and comorbidities, including cardiovascular (CV), cardiometabolic (CM), neurologic, and psychiatric conditions. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) with patients who have IH or narcolepsy and one or more of these comorbidities need to recognize …
The CMS Health Equity Index is a game-changing tool from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that tracks how well Medicare Advantage and Part D plans support members with social risk factors. It spotlights performance for individuals facing challenges …
