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February 2013 - FRMC

Pertussis Vaccination and Increase in Cases
02/14/2013
Despite an extensive and widely available childhood vaccination program, pertussis remains a poorly controlled vaccine-preventable disease in the United States. Infants have higher rates of pertussis compared with children in other age...
Despite an extensive and widely available childhood vaccination program, pertussis remains a poorly controlled vaccine-preventable disease in the United States. Infants have higher rates of pertussis compared with children in other age...
Despite an extensive and widely...
02/14/2013
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Combined BRAF and MEK Inhibition in Melanoma with BRAF V600 Mutations
02/14/2013
The treatment of metastatic melanoma has been greatly enhanced by pharmacologic inhibition of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. Trametinib mediates blockade of MAPK kinase (MEK), which is downstream of BRAF in the MAPK...
The treatment of metastatic melanoma has been greatly enhanced by pharmacologic inhibition of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. Trametinib mediates blockade of MAPK kinase (MEK), which is downstream of BRAF in the MAPK...
The treatment of metastatic...
02/14/2013
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Rasagiline and Dopamine to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
02/14/2013
Berlin, Germany—After controlling for several variables, patients with Parkinson’s disease who began therapy with rasagiline had a significantly lower probability of being hospitalized, significantly fewer hospitalizations, and shorter length...
Berlin, Germany—After controlling for several variables, patients with Parkinson’s disease who began therapy with rasagiline had a significantly lower probability of being hospitalized, significantly fewer hospitalizations, and shorter length...
Berlin, Germany—After...
02/14/2013
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Comparison of Oral Contraceptive Therapies
02/14/2013
Berlin, Germany—A database analysis of insured women found that those who took 84 days of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol plus ethinyl estradiol 0.01 mg for 7 days were significantly less likely to become pregnant compared with those who...
Berlin, Germany—A database analysis of insured women found that those who took 84 days of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol plus ethinyl estradiol 0.01 mg for 7 days were significantly less likely to become pregnant compared with those who...
Berlin, Germany—A database...
02/14/2013
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Costs and Healthcare Utilization with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
02/14/2013
Atlanta—A retrospective cohort analysis found that total healthcare costs for Medicare patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) were 1.5 to 3 times higher and hospitalizations were significantly higher compared with a matched control...
Atlanta—A retrospective cohort analysis found that total healthcare costs for Medicare patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) were 1.5 to 3 times higher and hospitalizations were significantly higher compared with a matched control...
Atlanta—A retrospective cohort...
02/14/2013
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Phase 2 Trial of Quizartinib in AML Patients
02/14/2013
Atlanta—A phase 2, open-label trial found that a subset of patients with double refractory, treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieved a clinically meaningful high response rate when taking quizartinib, an oral investigational...
Atlanta—A phase 2, open-label trial found that a subset of patients with double refractory, treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieved a clinically meaningful high response rate when taking quizartinib, an oral investigational...
Atlanta—A phase 2, open-label...
02/14/2013
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Apixaban to Treat Venous Thromboembolism
02/14/2013
Atlanta—Patients who took 2.5 mg or 5 mg of apixaban twice daily for 1 year had an 80% risk reduction in recurrent nonfatal or fatal venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with those who received placebo, according to a randomized,...
Atlanta—Patients who took 2.5 mg or 5 mg of apixaban twice daily for 1 year had an 80% risk reduction in recurrent nonfatal or fatal venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with those who received placebo, according to a randomized,...
Atlanta—Patients who took 2.5 mg...
02/14/2013
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Phase 1/2 Trial of MLN9708 for Multiple Myeloma
02/14/2013
Atlanta—Patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma, who took the investigational agent MLN9708 in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, responded well to the drug regimen and tolerated the treatment, according to a phase...
Atlanta—Patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma, who took the investigational agent MLN9708 in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, responded well to the drug regimen and tolerated the treatment, according to a phase...
Atlanta—Patients with previously...
02/14/2013
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Ponatinib for Patients with Rare Types of Leukemia
02/14/2013
Atlanta—After a median >12 months of treatment, patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who took ponatinib responded well to the drug, according to a phase 2,...
Atlanta—After a median >12 months of treatment, patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who took ponatinib responded well to the drug, according to a phase 2,...
Atlanta—After a median >12...
02/14/2013
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Dabigatran Etexilate for Total Hip and Knee Replacement
02/14/2013
Atlanta—Patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement who took 220 mg of dabigatran etexilate daily had few major bleeding events regardless of their body mass index (BMI), renal function, or age, according to an international,...
Atlanta—Patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement who took 220 mg of dabigatran etexilate daily had few major bleeding events regardless of their body mass index (BMI), renal function, or age, according to an international,...
Atlanta—Patients undergoing...
02/14/2013
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ASCO: Link Between Obesity and Cancer
10/02/2014
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) issued a position statement on the link between obesity and cancer [J Clin Oncol. 2014; DOI:10.1200/JCO.2014.58.4680]. Obesity is “quickly overtaking tobacco as the leading preventable cause of...
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) issued a position statement on the link between obesity and cancer [J Clin Oncol. 2014; DOI:10.1200/JCO.2014.58.4680]. Obesity is “quickly overtaking tobacco as the leading preventable cause of...
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10/02/2014
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Court Allows Democratic States to Defend Obamacare Payments
08/02/2017
A court recently granted 16 States the power to fight for the ACA’s cost-sharing reductions to insurers if Trump fails to renew them.
A court recently granted 16 States the power to fight for the ACA’s cost-sharing reductions to insurers if Trump fails to renew them.
A court recently granted 16...
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The Critical Need for Continued Research in Breast Cancer
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The Critical Need for Continued Research in Breast Cancer
05/06/2021
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical oncologist, Providence Cancer Institute, stresses the importance of research in breast cancer care and says the stressors and outcomes of the pandemic share similarity to those of a cancer-related outcomes.
Alison Conlin, MD, MPH, medical...
05/06/2021
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Medicare Managed Care Programs for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
02/19/2014
A recent study combined data from a prospective cohort study with Medicare claims files to compare patterns of care and quality outcomes between nursing home residents with advanced dementia covered by managed care and individuals covered by...
A recent study combined data from a prospective cohort study with Medicare claims files to compare patterns of care and quality outcomes between nursing home residents with advanced dementia covered by managed care and individuals covered by...
A recent study combined data...
02/19/2014
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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
11/13/2024
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention
10/31/2024
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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09/26/2024
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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives
09/25/2024
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
09/25/2024
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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable
09/04/2024
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on...
09/04/2024
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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions
08/15/2024
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
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08/15/2024
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
08/14/2024
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...
08/14/2024
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
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Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.
Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.
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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers
05/24/2024
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Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.
Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.
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