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12/30/2025

Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 29, 2025

In this edition, we look at the impact of GLP-1s on total joint replacement, the safety of NSAID's and more. Read the full coverage here: GLP-1s may have profound impact on total joint replacement NSAID use may be safe prior to total joint arthroplasty Complication risk may be lower for revision TJA when performed in ASC Despite improved function, patients with elbow dislocation often report long-term pain Osteochondral allograft transplant may treat pediatric elbow osteochondritis dissecans References: Acuña AJ, et al. Paper 33. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Foran JRH, et al. Paper 31. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Healio Interviews Perkins CA, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2025;doi:10.1177/03635465251366903. Plaisier N, et al. Paper 29. Presented at: Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting; Oct. 15-18, 2025; Phoenix.

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12/18/2025

Lung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025

In this edition, immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer, updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer and more. Read the full coverage here: VIDEO: Immunotherapy in advanced lung cancer among highlights from ESMO 2025 VIDEO: Updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer from ESMO 2025 VIDEO: DeLLphi-303 results show 'major jump in survival' for SCLC patients Emphysema found during lung cancer screening raises risk for mortality Q&A: More nonsmokers developing lung cancer due to radon exposure, air pollution References · González Gutiérrez J, et al. Radiology. 2025;doi:10.1148/radiol.250949. · Healio Interviews · Healio Interviews · Healio Interviews · Paulson KG, et al. Abstract OA13.01. Presented at IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer; Sept. 6-9, 2025; Barcelona.

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12/16/2025

Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of December 15, 2025

In this edition, we look at robotic-assisted surgery, dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA and more. Read the full coverage here: Higher head-to-cup ratio, robotic-assisted surgery may lower dislocation rate after THA Fully maximizing bearing diameter may reduce dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA How may GLP-1s impact nutrition prior to orthopedic surgery? Medicare contractors propose coverage restriction of peripheral nerve block procedures Physician content on TikTok may guide patient education References: Expert submission Healio Interviews Healio Interviews Kobayashi JK, et al. Paper 54. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Wang E, et al. Maximizing bearing diameter markedly lowers dislocations in primary total hip arthroplasty. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas.

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11/28/2025

Dermatology Edition: Top Headlines – Week of November 24, 2025

In this edition, FDA warns complications following radiofrequency microneedling device use, chronic hand eczema considered "common" disease, and more. Read the full coverage here: Q&A: FDA warns of radiofrequency microneedling risks; here's what to know Chronic hand eczema now considered a 'common' skin disease in US 'Unproven' topical estrogens for the face may bring some risks FDA approves Restylane Lyft to treat receding chin References Chovatiya R, et al. Prevalence of self-reported physician diagnosis of chronic hand eczema in adults: A cross-sectional study of more than 10,000 participants in the general population – Results from the CHECK study in the United States. Presented at: Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Las Vegas. Farkas E, et al J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025;doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2025.08.050. Healio Interviews Press Release

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11/26/2025

Orthopedics Edition: Top Headlines for Week of November 24, 2025

In this edition, we look at rehabilitation protocols, how AI can help patients with total knee arthroplasty, synthetic THC and more. Read the full coverage here: 'Quiet knee' rehabilitation protocol may reduce opioid exposure after TKA AI-enabled decision aid may improve TKA decision-making Synthetic THC may not reduce opioid intake after TKA Lorecivivint yields 'meaningful' improvements in knee osteoarthritis at 1 year Corticosteroid injections yield 'disappointing' response in knee osteoarthritis References: Baker J. Abstract 2624. Presented at: ACR Convergence 2025; Oct 24-29, 2025; Chicago. Bhatti P, et al. Poster 30. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Jayakumar P, et al. Paper 30. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Jennings JM, et al. Paper 10. Presented at: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Oct. 23-26, 2025; Dallas. Yazici Y. Abstract 2626. Presented at: ACR Convergence 2025; Oct 24-29, 2025; Chicago.

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11/21/2025

Healio Minute Podcast, Dermatology Edition: Top Headlines – Week of November 21, 2025

In this edition, Congress reintroduces the Safe Step Act, an expert expresses doubt about the benefits of TrumpRx and more. Read the full coverage here: Congress reintroduces Safe Step Act to amend step therapy policies Q&A: TrumpRx, Pfizer deal sidestep health insurance companies Complete hair regrowth for some with alopecia after 3-year ritlecitinib treatment Waterproof bandages 'reasonable alternative' to petroleum-based wound care References · Bell MC, et al JAMA Dermatol. 2026;doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2025.4051. · Healio Interviews · King B, et al. Abstract #LBA-335. Presented at: European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress; Sept. 17-20, 2025; Paris.

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11/20/2025

Lung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of November 17, 2025

In this edition, increased lung cancer screening improving outcomes, overall survival data from FLAURA2 trial and more. Read the full coverage here: Increased lung cancer screening improving outcomes, but rates 'still too low' VIDEO: Overall survival data from FLAURA2 trial presented at WCLC Updated NCCN guidelines on NSCLC put spotlight on biomarker testing 'Never too late': Smoking cessation after cancer diagnosis can extend survival New treatments worsened income-based survival disparities for lung cancer, melanoma References · American Lung Association 2025 State of Lung Cancer. · Khor S, et al. JCO Oncol Adv. 2025;doi:10.1200/OA-25-00026. · National Comprehensive Cancer Network. · Planchard D, et al. Abstract PL02.06. Presented at IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer; Sept. 6-9, 2025; Barcelona. · Tohmasi S, et al. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2025;doi:10.6004/jnccn.2025.7059.

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11/14/2025

Dermatology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of November 14, 2025

In this edition, we look at the first FDA approval of an oral therapy for chronic spontaneous urticaria, and more. Read the full coverage here: FDA approves first oral therapy for chronic spontaneous urticaria Denifanstat safe, effective in acne vulgaris treatment FDA approves Zoryve cream 0.05% for pediatric atopic dermatitis The 'Zoom boom' effect: Post-pandemic cost concerns for facial cosmetic procedures References: F Xiang, et al. Abstract #LBA-213. Presented at: European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress; Sept. 17-20, 2025; Paris. Pecora V, et al. J Drugs Dermatol. 2025;doi:10.36849/JDD.9102. Press Release Press Release

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