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Managing Treatment Burden in PsA and RA: Patients' Views on Methotrexate and TNFi Use

12/15/2023

Hannah Musick

“Patients experience a wide range of burden associated with treatments used for PsA and RA,” said researchers.

“Patients experience a wide...

12/15/2023

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Bimekizumab is Safe and Effective in Treating Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis Native to Biologic Treatment, Study Finds

11/15/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

At week 16, 44% of patients receiving bimekizumab met the primary endpoint of 50% improvement in the American College of Rheumatology response criteria (ACR50) compared with 10% of those receiving placebo.

At week 16, 44% of patients...

11/15/2023

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Early Detection Tool for Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

10/24/2023

Danielle Sposato

The model demonstrates good performance, which can be adjusted based on its intended use, such as screening or targeting high-risk individuals for intervention. This tool can potentially prevent the progression from psoriasis to PsA by...

The model demonstrates good...

10/24/2023

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Persistence, Switching in Patients With PsA Similar With Ixekizumab and Secukinumab

09/12/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Researchers found that real-world treatment patterns and use of adjunctive pain and anti-inflammatory medications may be similar in patients with PsA initiating ixekizumab and secukinumab.

Researchers found that...

09/12/2023

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New and Previous Chronic Inflammatory Disease Diagnoses Increases Treatment Costs

08/22/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Newly-diagnosed patients with chronic inflammatory diseases previously diagnosed with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, or hidradenitis suppurative experienced increased treatment costs the year after diagnosis.

Newly-diagnosed patients with...

08/22/2023

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Cardiometabolic, Mental Health Disorders Common in Patients With PsA

07/27/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

"Future studies are needed for a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of, and the development of better protocols for the identification and treatment of patients with, comorbidities in patients with PsA," said researchers.

"Future studies are needed for a...

07/27/2023

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Sleep Problems Common Among Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

06/16/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

A new meta-analysis reveals that the prevalence of poor sleep quality among patients with psoriatic arthritis is 72.9%, significantly higher than in healthy controls.

A new meta-analysis reveals that...

06/16/2023

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Synovio-Enthesitis on Ultrasound May Detect Subclinical PsA

05/18/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

“Routine ultrasound evaluation could help screen [patients with psoriasis] in the subclinical psoriatic arthritis phase,” wrote the research team.

“Routine ultrasound evaluation...

05/18/2023

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JAK Inhibitor Improves Symptoms in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Involvement

04/21/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

In two phase 3 studies comparing upadacitinib to placebo and adalimumab, upadacitinib improved symptoms in patients with psoriatic arthritis and axial involvement.

In two phase 3 studies comparing...

04/21/2023

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IL-23 Inhibitors Outperform Placebo for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis, Meta-Analysis Shows

03/16/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

“IL-23 inhibitors have the potential to be a promising therapeutic option, especially for...patients who have an insufficient response to conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs,” researchers wrote.

“IL-23 inhibitors have the...

03/16/2023

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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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New 4F-PCC Proves Effective in Rapid Reversal of Anticoagulation for Urgent Surgery, Clinical Trial Finds

09/10/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

An investigational 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) is as effective and safe as an FDA-approved 4F-PCC for rapidly reversing vitamin K antagonist (VKA) anticoagulation in patients requiring urgent surgery, according to a...

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09/10/2024

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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...

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04/05/2024

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CDC Invests $400 Million to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Surveillance Efforts Nationwide

09/16/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

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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HHS Unveils Comprehensive Healthcare Reforms to Boost Equity and Quality

09/13/2024

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

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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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.

Discover how health care contact...

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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

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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05/21/2024

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

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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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

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 &...

04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...

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.

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