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Categorizing Disease Activity in Ankylosing Spondylitis: SASDAS vs ASDAS

09/09/2022

Researchers compared the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score to a simplified version of the tool to categorize patients’ disease.

Researchers compared the...

09/09/2022

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How Do PROs Impact the Economic Burden of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

08/31/2022

Edan Stanley ;

Authors of a recent study assessed the connection between patient-reported outcome measures and health care resource utilization among patients with ankylosing spondylitis in the United States.

Authors of a recent study...

08/31/2022

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08/30/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Researchers compared COVID-19 outcomes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis vs nonradiographic spondyloarthritis.

Researchers compared COVID-19...

08/30/2022

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Treating Cervical Spine Fractures in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

07/26/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Researchers investigated surgical approach and prognostic factors in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and cervical spine fractures.

Researchers investigated...

07/26/2022

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Risk of Hip Fractures Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

06/30/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Researchers found hip fractures developed earlier and more frequently among patients with vs without ankylosing spondylitis.

Researchers found hip fractures...

06/30/2022

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Real-World Data Shows Effectiveness of Secukinumab for PsA, axSpA

05/23/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Findings show secukinumab is an effective and safe treatment for patients with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Findings show secukinumab is an...

05/23/2022

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How Does Gender Affect Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

04/13/2022

Samantha Matthews ;

Researchers examined the differences in diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis between men and women including patients’ health events that occurred 2 years postdiagnosis.

Researchers examined the...

04/13/2022

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Mucosal, Opportunistic Infections Common Immune-Related Adverse Events With IL-17 Inhibitors

03/22/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

According to researchers, the most common immune system-related adverse events in patients treated with interleukin-17 inhibitors for ankylosing spondylitis were mucosal and opportunistic infections.

According to researchers, the...

03/22/2022

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Predicting Drug Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

10/15/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Machine learning models were superior to logistic regression models in predicting biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug responses in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, but showed no significant advantage among patients with...

Machine learning models were...

10/15/2021

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Residual Pain in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases May Call for New Approach

09/28/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“All in all,” researchers wrote, “we believe this condition is far more complex than simple pain and includes other clinical aspects, too (like fatigue or mood changes), so the terms post-remission syndrome (PRS), and PRS pain might be more...

“All in all,” researchers wrote,...

09/28/2021

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Projections of Hepatitis C and Advanced Liver Disease

10/22/2012

San Diego—Between 2008 and 2015, the number of patients with advanced liver disease is expected to increase from 195,000 to 601,000, with people born from 1945 to 1964 representing >75% of the cases, according to a study of adjudicated...

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CMS to Investigate Improper Steering of Medicare, Medicaid Patients to ACA Plans

08/19/2016

The CMS told provider and provider-affliated organizations to stop steering Medicare eligible patients into insurance plans on the ACA Marketplace.

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08/19/2016

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Categorizing Disease Activity in Ankylosing Spondylitis: SASDAS vs ASDAS

09/09/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Researchers compared the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score to a simplified version of the tool to categorize patients’ disease.

Researchers compared the...

09/09/2022

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Platelet Inhibition to Bridge Patients for CABG

03/16/2012

Mary Mihalovic ;

The use of cangrelor, an intravenous antagonist of the P2Y12 receptor, to bridge patients after they discontinue antiplatelet therapy in preparation for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, was shown to effectively provide platelet...

The use of cangrelor, an...

03/16/2012

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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,...

Key stakeholders in the health...

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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