Healio Minute

Rheumatology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of May 4, 2026

In this edition, we look at rheumatology visits impacting reproductive health counseling, restrictive Medicare Part D coverage, and more. Read the full coverage here: Services targeting rheumatology visits increased reproductive health counseling rates 625% [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260406/services-targeting-rheumatology-visits-increased-reproductive-health-counseling-rates-625] Medicare Part D coverage of certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs 'restrictive' [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260413/medicare-part-d-coverage-of-certain-rheumatoid-arthritis-drugs-restrictive] DMARD treatment fails to mitigate osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260408/dmard-treatment-fails-to-mitigate-osteoporosis-in-rheumatoid-arthritis] FDA to 'carefully shepherd' CAR T-cell therapy trials in autoimmune, rheumatic disease [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260409/fda-to-carefully-shepherd-car-tcell-therapy-trials-in-autoimmune-rheumatic-disease] Low pay, longer training requirements hobble pediatric rheumatology workforce numbers [https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20260402/low-pay-longer-training-requirements-hobble-pediatric-rheumatology-workforce-numbers] References: Aritomi T, et al. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2026;doi:10.1002/art.70125. Healio interviews Healio interviews Kwon Y, et al. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2026;doi:10.1002/art.70132. Marcy D, et al. Arthritis Care Res. 2026;doi:10.1002/acr.80014.

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 [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251208/glp1s-may-have-profound-impact-on-total-joint-replacement] NSAID use may be safe prior to total joint arthroplasty [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251201/nsaid-use-may-be-safe-prior-to-total-joint-arthroplasty] Complication risk may be lower for revision TJA when performed in ASC [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251120/complication-risk-may-be-lower-for-revision-tja-when-performed-in-asc] Despite improved function, patients with elbow dislocation often report long-term pain [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251205/despite-improved-function-patients-with-elbow-dislocation-often-report-longterm-pain] Osteochondral allograft transplant may treat pediatric elbow osteochondritis dissecans [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251215/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.

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 [https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251123/video-immunotherapy-in-advanced-lung-cancer-among-highlights-from-esmo-2025] VIDEO: Updates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer from ESMO 2025 [https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251123/video-updates-in-egfrmutated-lung-cancer-from-esmo-2025] VIDEO: DeLLphi-303 results show 'major jump in survival' for SCLC patients [https://www.healio.com/resources/oncointel-lung-cancer/expert-videos-on-lung-cancer/video-dellphi303-results-show-major-jump-in-survival-for-sclc-patients] Emphysema found during lung cancer screening raises risk for mortality [https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20251121/emphysema-found-during-lung-cancer-screening-raises-risk-for-mortality] Q&A: More nonsmokers developing lung cancer due to radon exposure, air pollution [https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20251118/qa-more-nonsmokers-developing-lung-cancer-due-to-radon-exposure-air-pollution] References · González Gutiérrez J, et al. Radiology. 2025;doi:10.1148/radiol.250949. [https://pubs.rsna.org/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.

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 [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251114/higher-headtocup-ratio-roboticassisted-surgery-may-lower-dislocation-rate-after-tha] Fully maximizing bearing diameter may reduce dislocation risk in fixed-bearing THA [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251104/fully-maximizing-bearing-diameter-may-reduce-dislocation-risk-in-fixedbearing-tha] How may GLP-1s impact nutrition prior to orthopedic surgery? [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251210/how-may-glp1s-impact-nutrition-prior-to-orthopedic-surgery] Medicare contractors propose coverage restriction of peripheral nerve block procedures [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251125/medicare-contractors-propose-coverage-restriction-of-peripheral-nerve-block-procedures] Physician content on TikTok may guide patient education [https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20251119/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.

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 [https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20251103/qa-fda-warns-of-radiofrequency-microneedling-risks-heres-what-to-know] Chronic hand eczema now considered a 'common' skin disease in US [https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20251107/chronic-hand-eczema-now-considered-a-common-skin-disease-in-us] 'Unproven' topical estrogens for the face may bring some risks [https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20251105/unproven-topical-estrogens-for-the-face-may-bring-some-risks] FDA approves Restylane Lyft to treat receding chin [https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20251111/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. [https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0190962225026763] Healio Interviews Press Release [https://www.galderma.com/news/galderma-receives-us-fda-approval-restylane-lyft]