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Targeted Medicine and Biological Therapies Fighting Type 2 Inflammation in Patients With Asthma

12/20/2023

In a recent review, Imran Howell, University of Oxford, UK, and colleagues sought to understand the impact of biological therapies and targeted medicines for type 2 inflammation in patients with asthma.

In a recent review, Imran...

12/20/2023

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Comfort, Interest, and Therapy Choices Differ Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa Experts and Non-Experts in Complex Cases

12/20/2023

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

“Although North American guidelines for HS management were recently published in 2019 from both the United States and Canadian HS Foundations, barriers to HS expertise among dermatologists still exist,” wrote coauthors.

“Although North American...

12/20/2023

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Opioid Use Associated With Fractures in People With Ankylosing Spondylitis

12/20/2023

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

Increasing age, historical fracture, and opioid use are associated with higher odds of fracture in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), according to a study published in Arthritis Care & Research. “We performed a retrospective cohort study...

Increasing age, historical...

12/20/2023

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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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Delphi Methodology Establishes Consensus About Demodex Blepharitis Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

12/15/2023

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

The Delphi methodology effectively establishes consensus on the diagnosis of Demodex blepharitis (DB), including signs and symptoms, but does not determine the best course of treatment or how to grade the severity of the disease, according to...

The Delphi methodology...

12/15/2023

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Hot Topics From the 2023 PCMA Annual Meeting

12/14/2023

Julie Gould ;

The 2023 PCMA annual meeting had a wide variety of topics across the PBM and specialty pharmacy spectrum.

The 2023 PCMA annual meeting had...

12/14/2023

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Cautious Excitement Follows First-in-Human Stem Cell Trial for Progressive MS

12/14/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Fifteen patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) showed stability in lesion load, brain activity, and clinical and laboratory outcomes, with no serious adverse events, 12 months after receiving an injection of human stem...

Fifteen patients with secondary...

12/14/2023

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Antibody Test Determines Eligibility for Hemophilia Gene Therapy

12/11/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The US Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of the AAV5 DetectCDx test marked the agency’s first-ever approval of a companion diagnostic test for a gene therapy product.

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12/11/2023

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Skinny-Label Biosimilars Saved Medicare $1.5 Billion Through 2020

12/11/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Between 2015 and 2021, 33 biosimilars of 11 biologic drugs received FDA approval. Two-thirds of the biosimilars had skinny labels, according to the study. Among 21 biosimilars marketed before 2022, 13 had skinny labels.

Between 2015 and 2021, 33...

12/11/2023

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Gender, Race, Health, and Limitation Status May Help Target Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Among Patients With Asthma

12/08/2023

Lisa Kuhns , PhD, MD;

Targeted interventions to increase physical activity among US adults with asthma may benefit from considering gender, race, health status, and limitation status, according to a study published in the Journal of Asthma.

Targeted interventions to...

12/08/2023

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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...

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...

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.

Richard Lipton, MD, provides...

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).

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...

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.

View a roundtable discussion on...

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.

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