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Using Deep Learning to Measure MS-Specific Brain Damage Beyond Aging

11/11/2024

A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.

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11/11/2024

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Adverse Event Data Suggest Selective β1-blockers Pose Asthma Risk

11/11/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.

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11/11/2024

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RNAi Therapies Offer New Hope for Patients With Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis

11/08/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.

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11/08/2024

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Revolutionary Single-Dose Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Adults with Hemophilia B

11/08/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.

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11/08/2024

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Real-World Evidence Supports Efficacy and Safety of Selexipag in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

11/07/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.

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11/07/2024

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Clinical Predictors of One-Year Seizure Freedom After SLAH

11/06/2024

Juliet Gallagher ;

A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...

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11/06/2024

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Efficacy and Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer

11/05/2024

Hannah Musick ;

A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

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11/05/2024

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Asciminib as First-Line Treatment in Ph+CML-CP

11/01/2024

Juliet Gallagher ;

Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).

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11/01/2024

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HHS Faces Legal Action From 10 Hospitals Over 2023 Medicare Advantage Rule and Reimbursement Calculations

10/30/2024

Juliet Gallagher ;

Ten hospitals sued the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that they were underpaid Medicare reimbursements for serving low-income patients.

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10/30/2024

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Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors on Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Outcomes

10/29/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

Relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis were rare in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting.

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10/29/2024

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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...

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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.

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08/02/2017

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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.

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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...

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02/19/2014

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Novartis Lung Drug Wins US FDA Approval

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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...

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11/13/2024

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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.

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10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

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.

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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.

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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...

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08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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08/14/2024

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

07/31/2024

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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07/31/2024

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...

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06/11/2024

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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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