MARKET OUTLOOKRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by chronic and progressive joint inflammation that commonly leads to permanent, debilitating tissue damage and cartilage and bone…
Obesity is a significant public health concern in the United States. The body of evidence highlighting the physical and economic impact of obesity on society is growing steadily. Generic…
Metformin and sulfonylureas are the most heavily prescribed type 2 diabetes drugs and dominate the early lines of therapy, before disease progression requires insulin replacement. The emergence of…
Uterine fibroids are characterized by heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), pelvic pressure due to increased uterine bulk, abdominal and back pain, and fertility issues. Disease management may…
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an autoimmune disease marked by inflammation of blood vessels in the head and neck, leading to persistent headaches, flu-like symptoms, and risk of blindness. The most…
A number of therapies from a range of drug classes are available to address the symptoms of narcolepsy, which include excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Despite many available…
Primary, or essential, hypertension is defined as persistently elevated blood pressure without any identifiable cause. It is a major risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases (e.g., coronary…
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue. Clinical management of MG has historically focused on symptomatic treatment with the…
Multiple treatment options—topical therapies, oral drugs, phototherapy, and biologics—are available to treat psoriasis. In particular, the approval of biologics other than TNF-α inhibitors (…