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How Common Is Sacroiliac Joint Damage in Patients With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis?

09/14/2021

Patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis had more active inflammatory and chronic structural damage of the sacroiliac joint than patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

Patients with radiographic axial...

09/14/2021

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Screening Process Leads to Faster Identification of Axial Spondyloarthritis

08/31/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

A stratified screening process led to a more rapid identification of axial spondyloarthritis in adults with low back pain, according to results from a recent study.

A stratified screening process...

08/31/2021

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Increase Disease Activity Markers in axSpA

08/18/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Among patients with axial spondyloarthritis, those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) had a higher erythrocyte sedimentation rate, as well as higher C-reactive protein and endothelin-1 levels, compared to those without IBD.

Among patients with axial...

08/18/2021

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Diagnostic Delays, Misdiagnoses Common With Axial Spondyloarthritis

06/18/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“Efforts to increase awareness and to educate first health care providers may shorten the diagnostic delay time,” stressed researchers.

“Efforts to increase awareness...

06/18/2021

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Biologics Prescribed More Often for AS Than NraxSpA Despite Similar Disease Burden

06/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Although patients with ankylosing spondylitis and patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) share many of the same symptoms and a similar burden of disease, those with nr-axSpA are less likely to be prescribed a...

Although patients with...

06/14/2021

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Patients With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis at High Risk of CVD, Model Predicts

06/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

According to a cross-sectional study, patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis at moderate risk of cardiovascular disease per the Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE) model were reclassified as very high risk after...

According to a cross-sectional...

06/14/2021

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Treatment Shows Long-Term Efficacy for Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

05/13/2021

An open-label extension of a 16-week study of golimumab in patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis found sustained efficacy gains through week 52.

An open-label extension of a...

05/13/2021

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Disease Activity in Axial Spondylarthritis Patients Linked With Current State of Health Care Stress

09/22/2020

Researchers found that patients with axial spondyloarthritis who experienced higher levels of perceived stress and anxiety during the current shelter-in-place orders had significantly higher disease activity levels compared with patients with...

Researchers found that patients...

09/22/2020

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Infliximab Boosts Rates of Partial Remission in Early, Active Axial Spondyloarthritis

07/28/2016

Recent research showed that patients with ankylosing spondylitis who received infliximab in addition to naproxen experienced double the rate of partial remission compared to patients who received the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug...

Recent research showed...

07/28/2016

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Novartis Says Experimental Drug Helps Chronic Migraine Sufferers

09/19/2016

About 40 percent of chronic migraine sufferers taking an experimental drug developed by Novartis and Amgen saw the number of days they suffered a migraine cut by at least half, beating the placebo in the trial.

About 40 percent of chronic...

09/19/2016

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Treatment Considerations for Pediatric vs Adult Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

07/29/2022

Maria Asimopoulos ;

Lawrence J Green, MD, clinical professor of dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine, reviews how clinicians approach treatment options for atopic dermatitis, as well as where the future of care my be headed as more agents...

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07/29/2022

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Challenges for Medicaid as Membership Volume Swells

05/24/2012

Mary Mihalovic ;

San Francisco—The passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is presenting increasing challenges for managed Medicaid programs, which have already experienced steady growth decade by decade, according to information...

San Francisco—The passing of the...

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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...

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...

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).

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...

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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