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Treatment Outperforms Placebo for Asthma Control, Lung Function Gains
11/22/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigated itepekimab and dupilumab monotherapies, as well as the combination of both agents, to determine the treatments’ efficacy in patients with asthma.
Researchers investigated itepekimab and dupilumab monotherapies, as well as the combination of both agents, to determine the treatments’ efficacy in patients with asthma.
Researchers investigated...
11/22/2021
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Flu Shot Linked to Lower Asthma Risk in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
11/17/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers concluded that yearly flu vaccinations could help people with atopic dermatitis reduce their risk of subsequent asthma later in life.
Researchers concluded that yearly flu vaccinations could help people with atopic dermatitis reduce their risk of subsequent asthma later in life.
Researchers concluded that...
11/17/2021
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Exercise Improved Quality of Life in Children With Bronchial Asthma
11/15/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“Current evidence shows that exercise rehabilitation has a positive effect in improving exercise capacity and quality of life in children with bronchial asthma,” researchers wrote, adding that further research is needed.
“Current evidence shows that exercise rehabilitation has a positive effect in improving exercise capacity and quality of life in children with bronchial asthma,” researchers wrote, adding that further research is needed.
“Current evidence shows that...
11/15/2021
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Community Health Workers Offer Potential for Improving Pediatric Asthma Outcomes
11/05/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“Community health worker programs represent a promising way to screen for social determinants of health and connect patients to resources," researchers wrote.
“Community health worker programs represent a promising way to screen for social determinants of health and connect patients to resources," researchers wrote.
“Community health worker...
11/05/2021
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Unmet Need, Substantial Disease Burden in Patients With Asthma Initiating Inhaler Therapy
10/29/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“Overall, [multiple-inhaler triple-therapy] use among patients with asthma is low,” researchers noted. “Patients initiating MITT have substantial disease burden and significant unmet needs.”
“Overall, [multiple-inhaler triple-therapy] use among patients with asthma is low,” researchers noted. “Patients initiating MITT have substantial disease burden and significant unmet needs.”
“Overall, [multiple-inhaler...
10/29/2021
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Dupilumab Improves Symptoms in Patients With Severe CRSwNP and Comorbid Asthma
10/27/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“In the difficult-to-treat population of patients with [chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps] with comorbid asthma, the results presented here illustrate that dupilumab as an add-on to the standard-of-care mometasone furoate nasal spray...
“In the difficult-to-treat population of patients with [chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps] with comorbid asthma, the results presented here illustrate that dupilumab as an add-on to the standard-of-care mometasone furoate nasal spray...
“In the difficult-to-treat...
10/27/2021
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High Deductible Health Plans Associated With No Change in Asthma Care
10/26/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in...
10/26/2021
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Treatment Shows Benefit for Asthma With Comorbid Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
10/22/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
"Dupilumab improved key asthma-related outcomes, suppressed type 2 inflammatory biomarkers, and improved rhinoconjunctivitis-related quality of life in patients with uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe asthma and comorbid PAR,” researchers wrote.
"Dupilumab improved key asthma-related outcomes, suppressed type 2 inflammatory biomarkers, and improved rhinoconjunctivitis-related quality of life in patients with uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe asthma and comorbid PAR,” researchers wrote.
"Dupilumab improved key...
10/22/2021
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Community Health Worker Model Linked With Improved Asthma Outcomes
07/22/2019
“With rising medical costs, stakeholders and healthcare professionals are exploring community-based solutions to relieve the burden of chronic diseases and reduce health care spending,” researchers wrote.
“With rising medical costs, stakeholders and healthcare professionals are exploring community-based solutions to relieve the burden of chronic diseases and reduce health care spending,” researchers wrote.
“With rising medical costs,...
07/22/2019
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Alert Reminds Emergency Providers to Consider Asthma Controller Medication
07/09/2019
An electronic alert prompting emergency providers at a hospital to prescribe asthma controller medication for patients with poorly controlled asthma was effective, according to a recent study.
An electronic alert prompting emergency providers at a hospital to prescribe asthma controller medication for patients with poorly controlled asthma was effective, according to a recent study.
An electronic alert prompting...
07/09/2019
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Identifying Large-Vessel Vasculitis in Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Clinical and Laboratory Red Flags
04/05/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Potential red flags for large-vessel vasculitis in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) include inflammatory back pain, significant pelvic involvement, widespread lower extremity pain, marked inflammatory response indicated by specific lab...
Potential red flags for large-vessel vasculitis in isolated polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) include inflammatory back pain, significant pelvic involvement, widespread lower extremity pain, marked inflammatory response indicated by specific lab...
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CDC Invests $400 Million to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Surveillance Efforts Nationwide
09/16/2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $400 million in funding to boost HIV prevention and surveillance efforts across the United States, aiming to accelerate progress in reducing new infections and improving health...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $400 million in funding to boost HIV prevention and surveillance efforts across the United States, aiming to accelerate progress in reducing new infections and improving health...
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09/16/2024
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Kindred Hospitals’ Complex Wound Care Can Reduce Readmissions and Length of Stay
09/17/2024
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
Discover how Kindred Hospitals, a national network of long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), are improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs for complex wound patients through their advanced wound care program.
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09/17/2024
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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality
09/13/2024
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced updates to Medicare payments and policies to improve healthcare accessibility, equity, and quality for millions of Americans, according to a press release by the HHS.
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09/13/2024
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Enhancing Provider Experience Through Electronic Prior Authorization
08/13/2024
Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to...
Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to...
Each year the American Medical...
08/13/2024
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View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
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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...
07/31/2024
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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 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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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.
Learn about the impacts of the...
05/24/2024
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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.
An expert discusses the...
05/21/2024
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Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
Learn about developments in...
05/15/2024
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Featuring Peter Martin, MD
During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.
During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.
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04/06/2024
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Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for...
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