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Study Findings Support Strict Disease-Activity Targets in Psoriatic Arthritis

12/19/2019

Achieving remission in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is important to prevent further structural damage, especially among patients who have preexisting structural changes, according to new research presented at the 2019 American College of...

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12/19/2019

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Study Finds Link Between Smoking and Joint Inflammation With Job Type in AxSpA

12/19/2019

In patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), sacroiliac joint (SIJ) inflammation based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and smoking are strongly associated with manual labor jobs or low education level, according to results...

In patients with axial...

12/19/2019

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Live Zoster Vaccine Appears Safe for TNFi-Treated Patients

12/19/2019

In patients taking a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi), the live attenuated varicella zoster vaccine (ZV) did not induce varicella infection or reactivation during the 6-week risk period following vaccination, according to results of a...

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12/19/2019

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Front Line Ibrutinib–Rituximab Combo Highly Effective in Indolent Clinical MCL Forms

12/19/2019

Data being presented at the 2019 ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition show front-line ibrutinib therapy plus rituximab as having a high efficacy rate in patients with indolent clinical forms of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).

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12/19/2019

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Weighing Therapy Options for AMD

12/19/2019

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

An understanding of the factors that contribute to treatment burden of AMD may help clinicians develop strategies to lessen its impact and help patients to better manage the challenges of treatment.

An understanding of the factors...

12/19/2019

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Veterans Health Today

Air Force Grant Supports Development of Hyperkalemia Treatment

12/19/2019

The US Air Force Materiel Command has awarded CytoSorbents Corporation a 2-year, nearly $3 million Rapid Innovation Fund contract to advance the development of a simple blood purification system to treat hyperkalemia.

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12/19/2019

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Veterans Health Today

Increased Risk of Uncontrolled Hypertension Among Vets Experiencing Temporary Gaps in Access to Care

12/19/2019

A recent study found that decreased access to care services for a temporary period increased the rate of uncontrolled hypertension among a cohort of veterans. The findings of this study were published online in JAMA Network Open.

A recent study found that...

12/19/2019

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Bipolar Disorder Predicts More Days With Unsuppressed HIV Viral Load

12/19/2019

People with HIV who have bipolar disorders or untreated depressive disorders experience more days with unsuppressed HIV viral load compared with people with HIV who do not have mood disorders, according to a study published recently in the...

People with HIV who have bipolar...

12/19/2019

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Partnership Aims at Improving QoL, Health of Veterans

12/19/2019

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has partnered with Pet Partners, a non-profit organization, in an effort to improve quality of life, social engagement, and overall health of veterans. Together, this partnership will increase access to...

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12/19/2019

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How Changing RAASI Dosing Impacts Hyperkalemia, Other Clinical Outcomes

12/19/2019

Researchers of a recent study published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASi) dosing modifications, used to manage associated hyperkalemia, may have a...

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12/19/2019

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Despite Trump’s Drug-Price-Lowering Blueprint, High Costs Continue

10/13/2018

President Trump promised that drug companies would announce voluntary drug price cuts within 2 weeks following the announcement of the Blueprint, however, according to a recent analysis by Associated Press (AP), there have actually been more...

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10/13/2018

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Medicare Rule May Needlessly Extend Some Hospital Stays

08/06/2015

Lengths of hospital stays increased with the rule in place and declined when it was waived, the study found.

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08/06/2015

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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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05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.

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