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Time-Restricted Eating May Improve BP, Weight Loss in Metabolic Syndrome

04/19/2019

Time-restricted eating (TRE) may help significantly lower blood pressure and promote weight loss in individuals with metabolic syndrome—even without a change in physical activity—according to new research.

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04/19/2019

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Oral Anticoagulants Are Underused Among Patients With AFib and Advanced CKD

04/19/2019

Individuals with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who have advanced chronic kidney disease are more likely to use aspirin than oral anticoagulants, according to new research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific...

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04/19/2019

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Emergency Departments Could Play Larger Role in Treating Substance Abuse Patients

04/19/2019

Research presented at American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 2019 Annual Meeting shows that hospitals have an opportunity to embody a more substantial role in treating substance use disorder (SUD) patients in emergency departments (EDs),...

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04/19/2019

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Ongoing Study Analyzes Outcomes of Implanted Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices

04/19/2019

Newer technology could improve chronic pain in patients utilizing spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems according to science presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 2019 Annual Meeting.

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04/19/2019

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Clearer Guidelines Needed for Patients’ Self-Managing Opioid Prescriptions

04/19/2019

The opioid crisis is among the top concerns related to health care reform. Researchers at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 2019 Annual Meeting presented statistics that while concern is extremely justified, there are critical gaps in...

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04/19/2019

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Costs of AD High Among Patients With Medicaid

04/19/2019

The cost for treating atopic dermatitis (AD) varies based on whether patients have commercial insurance or Medicaid, according to a poster study presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

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04/19/2019

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Regular Screening Cost-Effective Following Melanoma Diagnosis

04/19/2019

Regular screening after a stage 1 melanoma diagnosis detected more melanoma at earlier stages and at a lower cost per melanoma compared with screening only once over 10 years, according to a recent poster study presented at the 2019 American...

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04/19/2019

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Does HS Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk?

03/29/2019

Researchers investigated whether hidradenitis suppurativa was associated with an increased risk for stroke, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease. Findings were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology...

Researchers investigated whether...

03/29/2019

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AMCP Annual Meeting 2019

03/28/2019

Each session and event offers a chance at furthering education through key expert presentations, as well as extensive time for networking with peers.

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03/28/2019

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Adapting to a Changing Landscape of Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapies

03/20/2019

Kara Rosania , MS;

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) continues to affect as many as 1.5 million adults in the United States.

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03/20/2019

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First Biologic Biosimilar Accepted for Review by FDA

07/25/2014

The FDA has accepted an application by Sandoz, the generic branch of Novartis, for approval on a biosimilar version of Amgen’s filgrastim. Filgrastim is used to reduce the rate of infections in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, which...

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07/25/2014

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Trulance Reduced Symptom Severity in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

05/18/2017

The results of clinical trials that examined the efficacy of Trulance for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation were recently presented at DDW 2017.

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05/18/2017

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Differences in Personal Formularies of Primary Care Physicians

08/06/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“More conservative prescribing has the potential to reduce adverse drug events and patient harm and cost; however, no method exists defining the extent to which individual clinicians prescribe conservatively,” researchers wrote.

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08/06/2021

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Treatment of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer at End of Life

09/19/2013

Tori Socha ;

Healthcare providers, particularly those treating a population of geriatric patients, may face the challenge of determining appropriate care of nonfatal conditions for patients with limited life expectancy (LLE). A study of Medicare...

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09/19/2013

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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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