Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve caused by high intraocular pressure (IOP); it is one of the leading causes of vision loss in Europe. Treatment of glaucoma aims to lower and…
Questions answered What patient shares do key acute therapies and brands garner by line of therapy in newly diagnosed migraine patients? What are the quarterly trends in prescribing of acute…
Alopecia areata (AA) is an inflammatory autoimmune skin disease characterized by the targeting of anagen hair follicles by the host immune system, resulting in varying degrees of hair loss. Topical…
Diabetic nephropathy (DN), also referred to as diabetic kidney disease, is a common complication of diabetes. The DN drug market comprises a wide variety of antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs…
Chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) encompasses various chronic urticaria subtypes caused by specific triggers. CIndU seems to be more resistant than chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) to standard…
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive development and enlargement of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, accompanied by symptoms…
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])…
The HIV therapy market is crowded with many approved antiretroviral therapies (ARVs). Growth in this market is being driven by the increasing acceptance of new, high-priced ARVs, particularly the…
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a kidney disease in which scarring occurs to the glomeruli. Patients with FSGS typically present with nephrotic syndrome, involving edema and…
Prophylactic therapy for migraine is prescribed to reduce migraine frequency, severity, and duration of attacks and to increase responsiveness of attacks to acute treatment. Generic oral AEDs (e.g…
Children with Crohn’s disease (CD) have a more-complicated disease course compared with adult patients. Historically, treatment of pediatric CD would begin with safe, albeit often less-…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by relapsing dry, red, and itchy skin, which typically develops in early childhood and can persist into adulthood. The…
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory disorder affecting hair follicles. It is characterized by inflamed and swollen lesions that are typically painful and filled with…
Most uveitis-related vision loss is the result of chronic inflammation of the posterior segment of the eye. Although noninfectious anterior uveitis is typically treated successfully with topical…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by alterations in motility, stool consistency and frequency, and urgency. It is classified into three subtypes:…