Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the obstruction of a vein caused by a thrombus. It consists of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), depending on the vein affected. Current…
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare, life-threatening disorder characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. It is a progressive condition marked by considerable…
Gout is a chronic arthritic condition caused by elevated serum uric acid (sUA) and characterized by intermittent acute flares. Treatment of the painful acute flares is distinct from the chronic…
Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory disease that causes the formation of granulomas—small lumps or nodules. Although it primarily affects the lungs, it can involve multiple organs, including the…
Generalized-onset seizures (GOS) simultaneously affect both sides of the brain and rapidly engage bilaterally distributed networks. Nearly 40% of the diagnosed epilepsy population presents with…
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically begins with cost-effective conventional DMARDs (cDMARDs), such as methotrexate or hydroxychloroquine. For patients who fail cDMARD treatment or…
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus, characterized by an accumulation of eosinophils. It can cause difficulty with swallowing food and has…
Long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA) / long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) have been gaining traction in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) market,…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of most common pediatric disorders and one that can continue into adulthood. For decades, pediatric ADHD has been treated primarily with…
Treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) typically begins with conventional DMARDs, such as methotrexate, and progresses to more-potent biologics and/or targeted oral therapies as needed. The U.S…
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic intermittent relapsing disorder of the large intestine and rectum. Treatment typically begins with conventional agents (e.g., 5-aminosalicylic acids [5-ASAs])…
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by specific autoantibodies at the neuromuscular junction targeting—in most patients—acetylcholine receptors. It is characterized…
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder that leads to a decline in platelet production, thus increasing the risk of bleeding. Current therapies for ITP can be broadly…
Multiple guidelines recommend treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) first with psychotherapy. However, such approaches do not suffice for many patients, necessitating the use of…
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN or IgA nephropathy), also known as Berger’s disease, is a rare autoimmune condition that damages the glomeruli inside the kidneys. Initial treatment of IgAN…