PatientSpotlight, by PanaceaIntelPatientSpotlight

Topic

Patient journey

Coverage of the path a patient takes through the system - first concern, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment decisions, and ongoing care - and what each step looks like in routine practice today. 139 pieces on this topic across therapy areas, newest first within each collection.

Signals

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SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Adolescent depression care widens past SSRI defaults

Esketamine adolescent indication consideration, ECT and TMS adolescent access, structured measurement-based care, and integrated school-and-medical models are reshaping adolescent depression care.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureDelivery
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Pulmonary embolism management restructures around catheter-directed therapy and risk stratification

DOAC first-line maturity, catheter-directed thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy growth, and structured pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) infrastructure are reshaping pulmonary embolism care.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureDelivery
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Neurotrophic keratitis acquires recombinant nerve growth factor therapy

Cenegermin (recombinant nerve growth factor) maturity, follow-on programs, and structured corneal-care pathways are reshaping neurotrophic keratitis management.

TreatmentPipelineDiagnosisPatient journey
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Hyperemesis gravidarum therapy options widen past doxylamine-pyridoxine

Doxylamine-pyridoxine and ondansetron maturity, structured outpatient infusion pathways, and emerging GDF15-targeted programs are reshaping hyperemesis gravidarum management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyInfrastructure
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Lung cancer screening pathway integration matures

Low-dose CT screening adoption growth, AI-assisted nodule management, blood-based biomarker integration, and primary-care pathway formalisation are restructuring lung cancer screening.

DiagnosisBiomarkersPatient journeyInfrastructure
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Severe asthma management in pregnancy formalises around biologic continuation

Real-world evidence on biologic therapy continuation in pregnancy, structured high-risk pregnancy pulmonology integration, and updated guidelines are reshaping severe asthma in pregnancy.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureReal world evidence
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis management widens past corticosteroids and itraconazole

Biologic therapy in ABPA, novel azole maturity, and structured diagnostic-and-monitoring pathways are reshaping allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis management.

TreatmentBiomarkersPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Thyroid disease in pregnancy management formalises around structured monitoring

Pregnancy-specific TSH targets, structured pre-conception thyroid management, and integrated maternal-fetal medicine and endocrinology pathways are reshaping thyroid disease in pregnancy.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia care formalises around clozapine integration

Clozapine pathway formalisation, KarXT muscarinic mechanism integration, and emerging mechanism-targeted programs are reshaping treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureDrug development
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Systemic sclerosis therapy options mature past hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Tocilizumab and nintedanib in SSc-ILD, anifrolumab pivotal data, and emerging mechanism-targeted programs are reshaping systemic sclerosis management.

TreatmentPipelineDrug developmentPatient journey
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Retinal vein occlusion therapy options widen past first-generation anti-VEGF

Faricimab and high-dose aflibercept extension, structured macular edema management, and emerging mechanism programs are reshaping retinal vein occlusion management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDelivery
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Achondroplasia therapy options widen past vosoritide

Vosoritide commercial maturity and follow-on CNP analogue and FGFR3-targeted programs are restructuring achondroplasia management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 8, 2026

Dementia with Lewy bodies care formalises around alpha-synuclein-aware management

Cholinesterase inhibitor optimisation, antipsychotic-avoidance protocols, RBD recognition pathways, and emerging alpha-synuclein-targeted programs are reshaping DLB care.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

CIDP therapy reshapes around FcRn antagonist class entry

Efgartigimod CIDP indication, follow-on FcRn antagonist programs, and structured maintenance protocols are reshaping chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy management.

TreatmentPipelineDeliveryPatient journey
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy myosin modulator class matures

Mavacamten commercial maturity, aficamten approval and pivotal data, and emerging follow-on cardiac myosin modulator programs are restructuring obstructive HCM management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia therapy reshapes around CRF1 receptor antagonism

Crinecerfont approval, follow-on CRF1 receptor antagonist programs, and structured care infrastructure are reshaping classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Autism spectrum disorder pharmacotherapy options widen past irritability indications

Risperidone and aripiprazole maturity for ASD-associated irritability, emerging mechanism-targeted programs for core symptoms, and integrated multidisciplinary care models are reshaping ASD pharmacotherapy.

TreatmentPipelineInfrastructurePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Soft tissue sarcoma therapy widens around fusion-defined biomarkers

NTRK inhibitor cross-tumour use, GIST line-of-therapy expansion, and emerging mechanism-targeted programs are reshaping soft tissue sarcoma management.

TreatmentBiomarkersPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Giant cell arteritis therapy options widen past corticosteroids

Tocilizumab maturity, secukinumab pivotal data, and emerging mechanism-targeted programs are reshaping giant cell arteritis management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause therapy widens past systemic hormone therapy

Vaginal estrogen formulation maturity, ospemifene and prasterone uptake, and emerging non-hormonal mechanism programs are restructuring genitourinary syndrome of menopause management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDelivery
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

ANCA-associated vasculitis therapy options mature around avacopan

Avacopan commercial maturity, rituximab maintenance protocols, and emerging mechanism programs are restructuring ANCA-associated vasculitis management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy therapy reshapes around anti-VEGF

Anti-VEGF first-line for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, panretinal photocoagulation as alternative or combination, and emerging mechanism programs are reshaping PDR management.

TreatmentPatient journeyDeliveryDiagnosis
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Pelvic floor disorder therapy options widen past Kegel-and-surgery defaults

Pelvic floor physiotherapy formalisation, vibegron and emerging beta-3 agonist programs in overactive bladder, and integrated multidisciplinary care models are reshaping pelvic floor disorders.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureDelivery
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Chronic neuropathic pain therapy reshapes around novel sodium channel mechanisms

Suzetrigine (Nav1.8 inhibitor) acute pain approval and follow-on Nav1.8 and Nav1.7 programs in chronic pain are reshaping non-opioid pain management.

TreatmentPipelineDrug developmentPatient journey
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps biologic class matures

Dupilumab maturity, mepolizumab and benralizumab CRSwNP indications, omalizumab CRSwNP approval, and emerging mechanism programs are reshaping CRSwNP management.

TreatmentPatient journeyPipelineBiomarkers
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Allergic conjunctivitis therapy widens past topical antihistamines

Topical multi-action options, novel mechanism programs, and emerging biologic-pathway therapy are reshaping allergic conjunctivitis management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 7, 2026

Cannabis use disorder pharmacotherapy programs reach late-stage trials

Late-stage cannabis use disorder pharmacotherapy programs and integrated behavioural-and-pharmacological care models are emerging in a previously bare category.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 6, 2026

Alopecia areata therapy class competition matures

Baricitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib establish a competitive systemic JAK inhibitor class in severe alopecia areata.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder therapy class competition matures

Eculizumab, ravulizumab, satralizumab, inebilizumab, and emerging mechanism programs define a competitive NMOSD prescribing landscape.

TreatmentBiomarkersPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Vasomotor symptom therapy expands past fezolinetant

Elinzanetant approval, follow-on NK3 receptor antagonist programs, and combination NK1-NK3 approaches are restructuring vasomotor symptom management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Presbyopia pharmacological options widen past pilocarpine

Pilocarpine maturity, follow-on miotic-class programs, and emerging non-miotic mechanism programs are reshaping presbyopia management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Spinal muscular atrophy long-term outcome data reshapes treatment expectations

Multi-year outcome data across nusinersen, onasemnogene abeparvovec, and risdiplam plus emerging combination strategies are clarifying long-term SMA treatment expectations.

TreatmentReal world evidencePatient journeyDiagnosis
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Restless legs syndrome therapy reshapes around augmentation avoidance

Alpha-2-delta ligand first-line preference, low-dose opioid use, and novel mechanism programs are restructuring restless legs syndrome management.

TreatmentPatient journeyPipeline
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Post-stroke spasticity therapy options widen past oral baclofen

Botulinum toxin maturity, intrathecal baclofen pump access, and emerging novel mechanism programs are reshaping post-stroke spasticity management.

TreatmentPipelineInfrastructurePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Breast cancer survivorship care widens past tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitor side-effect management

Vasomotor symptom therapy in breast cancer survivors, bone-health management with aromatase inhibitors, and structured survivorship programs are reshaping breast cancer survivorship care.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Colorectal cancer third-line and KRAS-targeted options widen

KRAS G12C-targeted programs, fruquintinib third-line use, and trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-amplified colorectal are restructuring late-line colorectal cancer.

TreatmentBiomarkersPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Insomnia comorbid with mental health conditions acquires structured therapy options

Daridorexant maturity, cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) digital expansion, and integrated mental-health-and-insomnia treatment models are reshaping comorbid insomnia care.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureAccess
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Pediatric severe asthma biologic options expand

Dupilumab, mepolizumab, benralizumab, and tezepelumab paediatric label expansions plus emerging biologic programs are restructuring paediatric severe asthma.

TreatmentBiomarkersPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 5, 2026

Lupus nephritis therapy options mature past induction-and-maintenance

Voclosporin and belimumab in lupus nephritis plus emerging mechanism programs are restructuring induction and maintenance therapy.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Hemophilia gene therapy real-world data starts to clarify durability

Approved factor VIII and factor IX gene therapy products are accumulating real-world durability data that defines the addressable-population reality.

TreatmentReal world evidencePatient journeyAccess
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Postmenopausal osteoporosis therapy reshapes around anabolic-first sequencing

Romosozumab maturity, ongoing teriparatide and abaloparatide use, and follow-on anabolic programs are restructuring postmenopausal osteoporosis sequencing.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journeyPipeline
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Pre-eclampsia prediction and prevention infrastructure matures

sFlt-1 to PlGF ratio testing in suspected pre-eclampsia and aspirin-prophylaxis pathway adoption are reshaping pre-eclampsia care.

DiagnosisBiomarkersPatient journeyTreatment
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Gastric and gastroesophageal cancer therapy reshapes around HER2 maturity and claudin18.2 entry

Trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-low gastric, claudin18.2-targeted zolbetuximab approval, and IO combinations are restructuring upper GI oncology.

TreatmentBiomarkersPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Dementia behavioural symptoms acquire approved pharmacotherapy

Brexpiprazole approval for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia and follow-on programs are reshaping dementia behavioural symptom management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyInfrastructure
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Thyroid eye disease therapy grows past teprotumumab

Teprotumumab maturity plus follow-on IGF-1R-targeted programs and novel non-IGF-1R mechanism classes are restructuring thyroid eye disease management.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journey
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa biologic options widen past TNF

IL-17-class secukinumab and bimekizumab approvals plus emerging novel mechanism programs are restructuring hidradenitis suppurativa management.

TreatmentPipelineDiagnosisPatient journey
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Hereditary angioedema oral options reach maturity

Oral plasma kallikrein inhibitors and emerging factor XIIa inhibitor programs are restructuring HAE prophylaxis and on-demand therapy.

TreatmentPipelineDeliveryPatient journey
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy therapy advances after a long quiet period

Capsaicin patch maturity, novel sodium channel modulators, and emerging disease-modifying programs are reshaping diabetic peripheral neuropathy management.

TreatmentPipelineDiagnosisPatient journey
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Hepatocellular carcinoma systemic therapy options mature

Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab maturity, durvalumab plus tremelimumab adoption, and TIGIT-class programs are restructuring advanced HCC.

TreatmentPipelinePatient journeyDrug development
SignalNEWMay 4, 2026

Obsessive-compulsive disorder modern options mature

Deep brain stimulation maturity, novel glutamate-modulator programs, and refined transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols are reshaping refractory OCD management.

TreatmentPipelineInfrastructurePatient journey
SignalApr 30, 2026

Tardive dyskinesia therapy access patterns

Approved VMAT2 inhibitor therapy for tardive dyskinesia continues to expand but underdiagnosis remains the primary gap.

TreatmentDiagnosisAccessPatient journey
SignalApr 30, 2026

Vaping-associated lung disease as a recognised category

EVALI (e-cigarette and vaping-associated lung injury) and chronic bronchiolitis from vaping are now recognised pulmonology diagnostic categories.

DiagnosisPatient journeyPolicy
SignalApr 30, 2026

PAH combination therapy moves to first-line

Pulmonary arterial hypertension upfront combination therapy is becoming standard rather than sequential single-agent escalation.

TreatmentPatient journeyAccess
SignalApr 26, 2026registry · peer-reviewed

Uterine fibroid GnRH antagonist combination therapy is displacing surgical-only management

GnRH antagonist combination therapy (with add-back hormone) for uterine fibroids has expanded medical management options for a condition that was historically managed primarily through surgery. The commercial implications across surgical referral patterns, fertility-preservation framing, and adjacent gynaecological pipeline are material.

TreatmentPatient journey
SignalApr 26, 2026registry · peer-reviewed

Long-acting injectable antipsychotic uptake reveals adherence-versus-access gap in schizophrenia

Real-world uptake of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics in schizophrenia is well below the eligible-population estimate across major markets, despite strong adherence and outcome benefits. The drivers are access infrastructure, prescriber inertia, and patient-pathway operational complexity.

TreatmentAccessPatient journey
SignalApr 26, 2026industry-filing · peer-reviewed

TYK2 inhibitor commercial uptake in psoriasis is reshaping the oral-versus-injection conversation

TYK2 inhibitor uptake in psoriasis is establishing the first commercially meaningful oral biologic alternative for moderate-to-severe disease. The route-of-administration conversation is now active in a way it has not been in the IL-23 and IL-17 era.

TreatmentPatient journey
SignalApr 26, 2026registry · peer-reviewed

Postpartum depression novel mechanism uptake reveals the maternal-mental-health access gap

The approval of zuranolone for postpartum depression introduced a rapid-acting oral mechanism into a previously underserved indication. Real-world uptake patterns reveal the structural access gap in maternal mental health, with material implications for the commercial trajectory of adjacent maternal mental health pipeline.

TreatmentAccessPatient journey
SignalApr 26, 2026registry · peer-reviewed

Friedreich's ataxia real-world treatment uptake reveals the access-versus-efficacy gap

Real-world uptake of the first approved disease-modifying therapy for Friedreich's ataxia has been slower and more uneven than the pivotal trial population would have predicted. The drivers are infrastructure, payer behaviour, and patient-specialist matching, not the underlying clinical evidence.

AccessPatient journeyTreatment
SignalApr 14, 2026CMS · regulatory-body · peer-reviewed

Caregiver support is becoming part of the Alzheimer's policy frame

CMS's GUIDE Model and adjacent caregiver-support policy are reshaping how dementia care is paid for outside the medication and diagnostic frame.

CaregivingPolicyAccessPatient journey

Snapshots

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SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Cardiac amyloidosis therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of cardiac amyloidosis therapy across AL and ATTR types.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Achondroplasia therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of achondroplasia care across supportive, surgical, and disease-modifying tiers.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of TRS therapy across clozapine, augmentation, and emerging mechanism tiers.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Retinal vein occlusion therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of RVO therapy across acute and ongoing macular edema management plus systemic care integration.

TreatmentPatient journeyDiagnosis
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Thyroid cancer therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of thyroid cancer therapy across differentiated, medullary, and anaplastic subtypes.

TreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Dementia subtype therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of dementia therapy across Alzheimer's, dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular, and frontotemporal subtypes.

DiagnosisTreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of ABPA therapy across acute, recurrent, and emerging biologic-integrated tiers.

TreatmentBiomarkersDiagnosisPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Systemic sclerosis therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of systemic sclerosis therapy across organ-domain-specific and emerging disease-modifying tiers.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
SnapshotNEWMay 8, 2026

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy therapy from mild morning sickness through hyperemesis gravidarum.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

Cholangiocarcinoma therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of cholangiocarcinoma therapy across resectable and advanced disease and biomarker-defined targeted tiers.

TreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

ANCA-associated vasculitis therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of ANCA-associated vasculitis therapy across induction, maintenance, and refractory disease.

TreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of CIDP therapy across induction, maintenance, and emerging biologic tiers.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

Overactive bladder therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of overactive bladder therapy across behavioural, pharmacological, and procedural tiers.

TreatmentPatient journeyDelivery
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

Allergic conjunctivitis therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of allergic conjunctivitis therapy across mild seasonal, persistent, severe, and emerging tiers.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

Phenylketonuria therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of PKU therapy across newborn-screened, paediatric, and adult populations.

TreatmentPatient journeyDiagnosis
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

Autism spectrum disorder care reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of ASD care across behavioural therapy, educational support, pharmacotherapy for associated symptoms, and emerging core-symptom programs.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journeyInfrastructure
SnapshotNEWMay 7, 2026

Severe COPD therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of severe COPD therapy across foundational inhaler, biologic, and emerging mechanism tiers.

TreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Spasticity therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of spasticity therapy across post-stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury populations.

TreatmentPatient journeyDeliveryInfrastructure
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Tobacco use disorder therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of tobacco use disorder therapy across pharmacotherapy, behavioural support, and integrated care models.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureAccess
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Spinal muscular atrophy therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of SMA therapy options across newborn-screened, symptomatic infant, child, and adult populations.

TreatmentPatient journeyDiagnosis
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Lupus nephritis therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of lupus nephritis therapy across induction and maintenance phases.

TreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Presbyopia therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of presbyopia management across optical, surgical, and pharmacological approaches.

TreatmentPatient journeyDelivery
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Obstructive sleep apnea therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of OSA therapy across positive airway pressure, oral appliances, surgery, neurostimulation, and emerging pharmacotherapy.

TreatmentDiagnosisDeliveryPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

HFrEF therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of HFrEF therapy across the four-pillar standard, additional approved options, and emerging mechanism classes.

TreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Adult diffuse glioma therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of adult diffuse glioma therapy across IDH-mutant grade 2/3 disease, glioblastoma first-line, and recurrent disease.

TreatmentBiomarkersPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 5, 2026

Vasomotor symptom therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of vasomotor symptom therapy across hormone, non-hormonal pharmacotherapy, and emerging mechanism-targeted tiers.

TreatmentPatient journeyAccess
SnapshotNEWMay 4, 2026

Sjogren disease therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of Sjogren disease therapy across symptomatic, off-label, and emerging mechanism-targeted tiers.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 4, 2026

Refractory chronic cough therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of refractory chronic cough therapy across symptomatic, off-label, and emerging targeted tiers.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journey
SnapshotNEWMay 4, 2026

Thyroid eye disease therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of thyroid eye disease therapy across active and stable phases.

TreatmentPatient journeyDelivery
SnapshotNEWMay 4, 2026

OCD therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of OCD therapy across pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and procedural-and-emerging tiers.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructureDelivery
SnapshotNEWMay 4, 2026

Hepatocellular carcinoma therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of HCC therapy across early, intermediate, and advanced disease.

TreatmentPatient journeyDiagnosis
SnapshotNEWMay 4, 2026

Acute ischemic stroke therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of acute ischemic stroke therapy across thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.

TreatmentPatient journeyDeliveryInfrastructure
SnapshotNEWMay 4, 2026

Postmenopausal osteoporosis therapy reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of postmenopausal osteoporosis therapy across anti-resorptive and anabolic tiers.

TreatmentPatient journeyDiagnosis
SnapshotApr 30, 2026

Migraine prevention therapy class reference (2026)

Reference snapshot of approved migraine prevention options including CGRP class, traditional preventives, and emerging mechanisms.

TreatmentPatient journeyAccess
SnapshotApr 23, 2026CMS · regulatory-body · peer-reviewed · health-system

Caregiver support landscape for Alzheimer's disease, as of Q2 2026

A reference view of the federal, state, employer, and direct-support programs that currently exist for unpaid family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease in the US, with notes on the UK and EU.

CaregivingPolicyAccessPatient journey

Explained

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ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is AL amyloidosis?

Plain-language primer on AL amyloidosis, why early diagnosis matters so much, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is hyperemesis gravidarum?

Plain-language primer on hyperemesis gravidarum, why it is more than morning sickness, and what comprehensive care can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is treatment-resistant schizophrenia?

Plain-language primer on treatment-resistant schizophrenia, why clozapine matters, and what comprehensive care looks like.

TreatmentPatient journeyInfrastructure
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is systemic sclerosis?

Plain-language primer on systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), why it affects multiple organ systems, and what modern therapy can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?

Plain-language primer on ABPA, why it is different from typical asthma, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is achondroplasia?

Plain-language primer on achondroplasia, why it is the most common skeletal dysplasia, and what the new therapy options can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is thyroid cancer?

Plain-language primer on thyroid cancer, why molecular profile now matters, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is dementia with Lewy bodies?

Plain-language primer on dementia with Lewy bodies, why it is different from Alzheimer's, and how modern care works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 8, 2026

What is retinal vein occlusion?

Plain-language primer on retinal vein occlusion, why it is a vascular event, and what modern therapy can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

Autism spectrum disorder care explained

Plain-language primer on ASD care, why it is multidisciplinary, and what is changing in pharmacotherapy.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

PCSK9 inhibitors and modern lipid therapy explained

Plain-language primer on PCSK9 and the modern range of lipid-lowering options.

TreatmentDiagnosisPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

What is ANCA-associated vasculitis?

Plain-language primer on ANCA-associated vasculitis, why it can affect multiple organs, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

What is cholangiocarcinoma?

Plain-language primer on cholangiocarcinoma, why molecular profiling now matters so much, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

What is overactive bladder?

Plain-language primer on overactive bladder, why it is common, and what the modern therapy options can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

What is chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy?

Plain-language primer on CIDP, why immune therapy is the foundation, and what the modern options can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

What is phenylketonuria?

Plain-language primer on phenylketonuria, why early diagnosis matters so much, and what the modern therapy options can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

What is allergic conjunctivitis?

Plain-language primer on allergic conjunctivitis, the different types, and what the modern range of therapy can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 7, 2026

Severe COPD and biologic therapy explained

Plain-language primer on severe COPD, why biologic therapy is now an option for some patients, and what the modern combined approach can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is tobacco use disorder?

Plain-language primer on tobacco use disorder, why quitting is difficult, and what the modern combined approach can offer.

TreatmentPatient journeyAccess
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is lupus nephritis?

Plain-language primer on lupus nephritis, why kidney involvement is a turning point in lupus, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What are vasomotor symptoms?

Plain-language primer on hot flashes and night sweats, why they happen, and what the modern therapy options can offer.

TreatmentPatient journeyDiagnosis
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is spinal muscular atrophy?

Plain-language primer on SMA, why genetics drives the disease, and how the modern therapy options work.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is presbyopia?

Plain-language primer on presbyopia, why it affects nearly everyone with age, and what the modern range of options can offer.

TreatmentPatient journeyDelivery
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is glioblastoma?

Plain-language primer on glioblastoma, why it has been so hard to treat, and what is changing in glioma therapy.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is obstructive sleep apnea?

Plain-language primer on obstructive sleep apnea, why CPAP has been the standard, and what is changing in OSA therapy.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is spasticity?

Plain-language primer on spasticity, why it happens after neurological injury, and what the therapy options can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 5, 2026

What is heart failure?

Plain-language primer on heart failure, why the modern therapy is built around four foundational classes, and what is changing.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

Acute ischemic stroke explained

Plain-language primer on acute ischemic stroke, why time matters, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

What is hepatocellular carcinoma?

Plain-language primer on hepatocellular carcinoma, why it usually develops on a background of liver disease, and how the modern therapy options compare.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

What is type 1 diabetes?

Plain-language primer on type 1 diabetes, what is changing, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Plain-language primer on OCD, why it has multiple subtypes, and what therapy can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

What is thyroid eye disease?

Plain-language primer on thyroid eye disease, why it is linked to thyroid problems, and what modern therapy can offer.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

What is Sjogren disease?

Plain-language primer on Sjogren disease, why it has been hard to treat, and what is changing.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

What is hereditary angioedema?

Plain-language primer on hereditary angioedema, why it is different from allergy, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

Postmenopausal osteoporosis explained

Plain-language primer on postmenopausal osteoporosis, why bone changes after menopause, and how modern therapy works.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedNEWMay 4, 2026

What is refractory chronic cough?

Plain-language primer on refractory chronic cough, why it is a distinct condition, and what is changing in therapy.

DiagnosisTreatmentPatient journey
ExplainedApr 26, 2026peer-reviewed

How contraception innovation is being reshaped by the long-acting reversible class

Contraceptive innovation has shifted from oral and short-acting options toward long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) including hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, and contraceptive implants. The commercial logic, the access frame, and the implications for the broader reproductive health pipeline are worth understanding.

TreatmentAccessPatient journey
ExplainedApr 24, 2026peer-reviewed · regulatory-body · specialty-lab

What are CSF biomarkers, and how do they fit alongside plasma and PET?

CSF biomarkers - measured in cerebrospinal fluid obtained by lumbar puncture - are well-validated tests for Alzheimer's pathology that pre-date both plasma biomarkers and broad amyloid PET access. They remain in routine clinical use, particularly where PET is not available and where the diagnostic question is complex enough to warrant the procedural friction.

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ExplainedApr 24, 2026peer-reviewed · regulatory-body · CMS

What is tau PET, and how is it different from amyloid PET?

Tau PET is a brain scan that shows the build-up of tau, the second protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. The image is closer to the clinical picture than amyloid is - tau accumulation tracks more directly with where and how a person is currently impaired. The trade-off is that tau PET is harder to access than amyloid PET, and the access gap is now a rate-limiter on multiple fronts.

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ExplainedApr 24, 2026peer-reviewed · regulatory-body · FDA

What is mild cognitive impairment, and how is it different from "early Alzheimer's"?

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a diagnostic category, not a disease. It describes cognitive decline that is more than expected for age but not severe enough to count as dementia. When that decline is caused by underlying Alzheimer's pathology, the term you will increasingly hear in clinical-trial and treatment settings is "early Alzheimer's disease" - which means MCI due to Alzheimer's plus mild dementia due to Alzheimer's, taken together.

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ExplainedApr 23, 2026peer-reviewed · regulatory-body · expert-interview

What is co-pathology in dementia, and why does it matter?

Co-pathology means more than one disease process is contributing to someone's symptoms at the same time. In older patients with cognitive symptoms, mixed pathology is the rule, not the exception.

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ExplainedApr 23, 2026CMS · regulatory-body · health-system

What is the CMS GUIDE Model, and who is it for?

The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is a Medicare payment pathway for comprehensive dementia care - including direct support for family caregivers. It pays participating practices to deliver a coordinated care package that standard Medicare doesn't.

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ExplainedApr 23, 2026registry · CMS · regulatory-body

What is ALZ-NET, and what does it do with patient data?

ALZ-NET is the Alzheimer's Network for Treatment and Diagnostics - the main patient registry collecting real-world data on people receiving anti-amyloid therapy in the US. It is the registry that Medicare's coverage-with-evidence-development framework routes patients through.

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ExplainedApr 22, 2026peer-reviewed · regulatory-body · CMS

What is amyloid PET, and when is it used?

Amyloid PET is a brain scan that shows whether the amyloid protein associated with Alzheimer's disease has built up in the brain. It is used to confirm or rule out Alzheimer's pathology when the diagnosis matters.

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ExplainedApr 22, 2026peer-reviewed · regulatory-body · specialty-lab

What are plasma biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease?

Plasma biomarkers are blood tests that look for proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease pathology. The most clinically useful one in 2026 is plasma p-tau217.

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