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Simple Interventions Reduce Respiratory Infection Days, Antibiotic Use
08/16/2024
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice...
08/16/2024
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Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
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Evaluating the Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Contributing to Asthma Disparities in the US
12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups...
12/21/2023
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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

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
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 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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Exploring the Coexistence of Chronic Conditions in Patients With Asthma: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Medical Burden
11/16/2023
Hannah Musick
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma...
11/16/2023
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Examining Barriers to Biosimilar Adoption in Clinical Practice
11/14/2023
Hannah Musick
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores...
11/14/2023
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FeNO Suppression Testing Cost Effective for Detecting Nonadherence in Difficult-to-Control Asthma
11/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide...
11/09/2023
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E-Cigarette Use Associated With Asthma Among US Adolescents
10/30/2023
Hannah Musick
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the...
10/30/2023
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Examination of Racial, Socioeconomic Impact on EMS Transfers Among Children With Asthma
10/20/2023
Julie Gould
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors...
10/20/2023
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Escalating Wildfires Amplify Health Risks: How Asthma Sufferers Face Greater Exposure to Smoky Air
10/18/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations,...
10/18/2023
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Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbations in Patients With Type 2 Inflammation
07/07/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“In some patients with COPD, type 2 inflammation may increase exacerbation risk and may be indicated by elevated blood eosinophil counts,” said researchers. 
“In some patients with COPD, type 2 inflammation may increase exacerbation risk and may be indicated by elevated blood eosinophil counts,” said researchers. 
“In some patients with COPD,...
07/07/2023
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Simple Interventions Reduce Respiratory Infection Days, Antibiotic Use
08/16/2024
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice...
08/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Evaluating the Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Contributing to Asthma Disparities in the US
12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups...
12/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
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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

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
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 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
First Report Managed Care
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Exploring the Coexistence of Chronic Conditions in Patients With Asthma: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Medical Burden
11/16/2023
Hannah Musick
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Examining Barriers to Biosimilar Adoption in Clinical Practice
11/14/2023
Hannah Musick
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores...
11/14/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
FeNO Suppression Testing Cost Effective for Detecting Nonadherence in Difficult-to-Control Asthma
11/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide...
11/09/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
E-Cigarette Use Associated With Asthma Among US Adolescents
10/30/2023
Hannah Musick
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the...
10/30/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Examination of Racial, Socioeconomic Impact on EMS Transfers Among Children With Asthma
10/20/2023
Julie Gould
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors...
10/20/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Escalating Wildfires Amplify Health Risks: How Asthma Sufferers Face Greater Exposure to Smoky Air
10/18/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations,...
10/18/2023
First Report Managed Care
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Obesity's Dual Role in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Risk Factor and Protective Paradox
09/03/2024
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally recognized as a significant public health threat due to its association with numerous metabolic, inflammatory, and psychosocial conditions, is now emerging as a complex factor in the development and progression of...
Obesity, traditionally...
09/03/2024
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Stereotactic Magnetic Resonance (MR)-Guided Radiotherapy Shows Promise for Inoperable Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
09/03/2024
Stereotactic MR-guided radiotherapy shows promise as an effective treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), particularly in patients who are not candidates for surgery, according to a case study presented in Frontiers in Oncology.
Stereotactic MR-guided radiotherapy shows promise as an effective treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), particularly in patients who are not candidates for surgery, according to a case study presented in Frontiers in Oncology.
Stereotactic MR-guided...
09/03/2024
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Targeting Expanded Follicular Regulatory T Cells Is a New Approach to Combat Follicular Lymphoma
08/26/2024
Follicular regulatory T cells (Tfr) are a potential target in treating follicular lymphoma (FL), the most common indolent B-cell lymphoma, according to study results published in Frontiers in Immunology.
Follicular regulatory T cells (Tfr) are a potential target in treating follicular lymphoma (FL), the most common indolent B-cell lymphoma, according to study results published in Frontiers in Immunology.
Follicular regulatory T cells...
08/26/2024
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Study Finds Gemcitabine-Docetaxel Combo Outperforms BCG in Treating High-Risk Bladder Cancer
08/23/2024
Gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy may be a viable alternative to bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy may be a viable alternative to bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Gemcitabine and docetaxel...
08/23/2024
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Study Finds Low Vaccination Rates Among Pregnant Women With HIV
08/23/2024
Despite recommendations for routine prenatal care, pregnant women living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving routine vaccinations at alarmingly low rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Despite recommendations for routine prenatal care, pregnant women living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving routine vaccinations at alarmingly low rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Despite recommendations for...
08/23/2024
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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
08/21/2024
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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Dietary Patterns May Reshape Microbiota to Combat Obesity
08/19/2024
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote...
08/19/2024
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The Role of BDNF in MS Remains Ambiguous
08/16/2024
Current evidence regarding the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is largely inconclusive, according to a review article published in Frontiers in Neurology.
Current evidence regarding the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is largely inconclusive, according to a review article published in Frontiers in Neurology.
Current evidence regarding the...
08/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Simple Interventions Reduce Respiratory Infection Days, Antibiotic Use
08/16/2024
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice...
08/16/2024
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Consensus and Divergence in International Guidelines for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Management
08/09/2024
“In this study, we sought to systematically compare current international guidelines and recommendations and to identify both discrepancies and similarities regarding the management of UTUC,” wrote researchers.
“In this study, we sought to systematically compare current international guidelines and recommendations and to identify both discrepancies and similarities regarding the management of UTUC,” wrote researchers.
“In this study, we sought to...
08/09/2024
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Simple Interventions Reduce Respiratory Infection Days, Antibiotic Use
08/16/2024
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice...
08/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
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Evaluating the Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Contributing to Asthma Disparities in the US
12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups...
12/21/2023
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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

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
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 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
First Report Managed Care
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Exploring the Coexistence of Chronic Conditions in Patients With Asthma: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Medical Burden
11/16/2023
Hannah Musick
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care

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