June 23 : The FDA greenlit Pfizers Litfulo (ritlecitinib) for the treatment of patients as young as 12 years with severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease characterized by patchy or complete hair loss on the scalp, face or body
Behavioral strategies including self-monitoring (food logs, weight tracking), stress management, adequate sleep (7-9 hours nightly), and social support significantly influence long-term success
5 Future Directions, Gaps, and Needs Currently, much of ALS care focuses on symptomatic management using medications described above
This places the receptor at the intersection of metabolic, neurological, and psychiatric research, and is the basis for the addiction work discussed below
Older adults may be more vulnerable to muscle loss due to age-related sarcopenia and should work closely with healthcare professionals to implement protective strategies, including adequate protein intake, resistance exercise, and monitoring of functional capacity throughout treatment
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