HCP Connect Contributor
Dr. Deepak Nair
Dr. Deepak Nair contributes rheumatology drug update coverage for HCP Connect, with emphasis on source-verified therapeutic developments and practical clinical context for US-licensed practitioners. This profile links the author's recent clinical coverage, specialty focus, and professional contributor metadata in one place.
Recent Drug Updates
14 total
Rheumatology
FDA Warns of Increased Cardiovascular and Cancer Risks with JAK Inhibitors in Rheumatoid Arthritis
FDA warns of increased cardiovascular and cancer risks with JAK inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis, necessitating careful patient management.
Rheumatology
FDA Approves Deucravacitinib for Psoriatic Arthritis: TYK2 Inhibition Reduces Disease Activity
Deucravacitinib approved for psoriatic arthritis: TYK2 inhibition reduces disease activity significantly.
Rheumatology
Deucravacitinib vs IL-17 and IL-23 Inhibitors: A Comparison for Psoriatic Arthritis Management
Deucravacitinib shows 50% ACR20 response improvement in PsA compared to IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors.
Medical Research
Eradicate Neuroblastoma with 100% Response Rate
Discover how a novel approach achieves complete responses in neuroblastoma, overcoming cancer cell plasticity and indisulam resistance, for improved patient outcomes.
Health Policy
Improve Outcomes for Students With Disabilities
Discover how federal policies impact support for students with disabilities and learn strategies to improve their educational and vocational outcomes.
Healthcare Business
Cut GLP-1 RA Dropout Rates by 50% with Targeted Interventions
Discover how to improve patient adherence to GLP-1 RA therapy, reducing dropout rates and optimizing treatment outcomes for diabetes and weight loss management.
Medical Research
Identify Liver Disease in 70% of Type 2 Diabetics
Learn about metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, a silent pandemic affecting 1 in 3 adults and 70% of type 2 diabetics worldwide.
Medical Research
Cystitis May Signal Urogenital Cancer Risk
New research suggests a bout of cystitis may indicate urogenital cancer in middle-aged adults, particularly within 3 months of infection.
Medical Research
Improve ADHD Treatment in Young Kids with 6-Month Therapy
Discover how delaying medication and using behavior therapy first can improve treatment outcomes for 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, closing the gap in medical care.
Healthcare Business
Vaccine Confidence: 37% of Parents Doubt Safety
Understand the latest trends in parental confidence in childhood vaccines, and how misinformation affects vaccination rates among children under 6 years old.
Pharmaceutical
New Lung Disease Treatment Fails to Reduce Steroid Use
Experimental drug efzofitimod misses Phase 3 trial goal, failing to significantly cut steroid use in pulmonary sarcoidosis patients, impacting treatment options.
Medical Research
Cut Heart Failure Readmissions by 25% with In-Home Care
Reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients with mobile integrated health, benefiting women and younger patients with targeted in-home follow-up care.
Medical Research
Identify Kids at Risk: Parental Despair Linked to Suicidal Events
New study reveals link between parental diseases of despair and suicidal events in offspring, informing early intervention and prevention strategies for at-risk youth.
Immunology
Macrophages Drive Fat Cell Differentiation
Discover how macrophages contribute to adipose tissue function and fat cell differentiation in new research findings