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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, MD;

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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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.

The CMS told provider and...

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...

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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...

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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