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Oncology
Adjuvant Pembrolizumab for Patients With High-Risk Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Carcinoma
10/24/2024
According to the phase 3 AMBASSADOR trial, adjuvant pembrolizumab significantly improved disease-free survival among patients with high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma.
Oncology
Perioperative Durvalumab Improved Survival Outcomes for Patients With Operable, Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
10/24/2024
According to the phase 3 NIAGARA trial, the addition of perioperative durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy significantly improved event-free survival and overall survival among cisplatin-eligible patients with operable, muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Neurology
During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke.
Psych Congress Network
LAIs and Telehealth Psychiatric Care
10/24/2024
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EP Lab Digest
The STYLE-AF Study: Implications on Clinical Practice and Future Directions
10/24/2024
In this interview, EP Lab Digest speaks with Sorin Ștefan Popescu, MD, and Roland Richard Tilz, MD, about their research comparing the safety and efficacy of a venous vascular closure system to the standard of care (figure-of-8 suture and manual compression) following atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation.
Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma Network, Oncology
Treatment Options for When Immune Therapies Fail Among Patients With R/R MM
10/24/2024
At the 2024 Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma Congress, Joseph Mikhael, MD, discusses treatment possibilities for patients with 
R/R multiple myeloma when immune therapies, such as antibody drug conjugates, CAR T-cell therapy, and bispecific antibodies, fail.
First Report Managed Care
RSV Vaccine Receives FDA Approval for Adults Under 50
10/24/2024
Pfizer receives FDA approval for Abrysvo, the first RSV vaccine for adults under 50 at risk of lower respiratory tract disease, marking a significant milestone in respiratory health.
EP Lab Digest
Innovative Health Commits to Ambitious 2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal
10/24/2024
The reprocessing company seeks to further improve its already impressive impact on greenhouse gas emissions in healthcare
Gastroenterology
Bowel Prep Matters in CRC Outcomes
10/24/2024
Adenoma detection was significantly lower in cases of bowel preparation rated ‘fair’ or lower.
ePlasty, Surgery
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces for the Management of Symptomatic Non-extremity Neuropathic Pain and Neuromas
10/23/2024
Regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI) effectively treat non-extremity neuropathic pain. A review of seven patient cases highlights diverse trauma-related nerve injuries.
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Insights on Lung Cancer Diagnosis Trends and Screening Challenges in Community Oncology
10/23/2024
In this interview, Jessica Paulus, ScD, senior director of real-world research at Ontada, discusses trends in advanced non–small cell and small cell lung cancer diagnoses, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening, and the need for more public health initiatives.
Psych Congress Network
Adult ADHD Diagnosis Rates
10/23/2024
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ePlasty, Surgery
Effect of Tissue Expanders Filled With Saline Versus Air on Longitudinal Breast Reconstruction Outcomes
10/23/2024
A retrospective study of 69 patients compared air versus saline intraoperative fill in 2-stage breast reconstruction, focusing on postoperative outcomes.
Oncology
Adjuvant Durvalumab Significantly Extends Survival Among Patients With Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
10/23/2024
According to results from the phase 3 ADRIATIC trial, adjuvant durvalumab significantly extended survival compared to placebo among patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer.
Wound Care
Debrichem - DEBx Medical 
10/23/2024
DEBx Medical has initiated a 40-patient pilot RCT to examine the safety/efficacy of chemical debridement and curettage in treatment of venous and mixed etiology leg ulcers with primary outcome of percentage wound reduction at 12 weeks. Not yet recruiting; estimated completion is April 2025. clinicaltrials.gov
Wound Care
Tactile Medical 
10/23/2024
Tactile Medical announces the launch of the next-generation NIMBL pneumatic compression lymphedema platform in the U.S. for the treatment of upper extremity lymphedema. Nimbl is 68% lighter and 40% smaller than previous-generation devices.
Wound Care
BioStem Technologies 
10/23/2024
BoStem Technologies announces breakthrough results of BioREtain-processed membranes RE-AC (AmnioWrap2) demonstrating a clear advantage in 12-week DFU healing rates compared to SoC. Results of the study have been published in the recent issue of the International Wound Journal.
Wound Care
Celularity
10/23/2024
Celularity expands its current biomaterial portfolio with the acquisition of Rebound, a full-thickness placental-derived allograft matrix, from Sequence LifeScience. The company expects Rebound sales to contribute revenue in Q424 and fulfill expected FY24 biomaterial sales.
Pharmacy Learning Network
Antidepressant Recalled for Impurity
10/23/2024
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling 7107 bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules because of an N-nitroso duloxetine impurity.
Pharmacy Learning Network
Chemotherapy Drug Recalled
10/23/2024
Accord Healthcare Inc. is recalling vials of cisplatin injection after samples failed to meet impurity/degradation specifications during testing.

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Letter From the Editor

Guest Editorial
Advocate for Your Wound Care Patients on the Proposed MAC Policy on CTPs
05/29/2024
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP
The MACs recently released proposed coverage policy updates for applying CTPs for DFUs and VLUs. This is your opportunity to effect change by submitting comments to the MACs before the policy becomes final. You have a responsibility to know...
The MACs recently released proposed coverage policy updates for applying CTPs for DFUs and VLUs. This is your opportunity to effect change by submitting comments to the MACs before the policy becomes final. You have a responsibility to know...
The MACs recently released...
05/29/2024
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From the Editor
The Future of Wound Care in the Quality Payment Program
03/13/2024
Whether we will be able to survive as wound care practitioners will, at least in part, depend on having quality measures that are relevant to what we actually do.
Whether we will be able to survive as wound care practitioners will, at least in part, depend on having quality measures that are relevant to what we actually do.
Whether we will be able to...
03/13/2024
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From the Editor
The Non-Pressure Ulcer Episode-Based Cost Measure "Field Test" Began Feb. 1
02/05/2024
For years I have been explaining how the QPP could be the end of wound care practitioners. The entire QPP is designed around recognized medical specialties and since there is no recognized specialty for wound care, we are all in trouble.
For years I have been explaining how the QPP could be the end of wound care practitioners. The entire QPP is designed around recognized medical specialties and since there is no recognized specialty for wound care, we are all in trouble.
For years I have been explaining...
02/05/2024
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Guest Editorial
The G-Code Solution to Skin Substitute Reimbursement
01/25/2024
I am calling on CMS to adopt new G codes to replace Q code reimbursement and CPT 15000 codes for skin substitute application procedures and to establish skin substitute product code classes.
I am calling on CMS to adopt new G codes to replace Q code reimbursement and CPT 15000 codes for skin substitute application procedures and to establish skin substitute product code classes.
I am calling on CMS to adopt new...
01/25/2024
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Guest Editorial
Wound Size Matters: Analysis of the New Restrictive Skin Substitute LCD Policy
09/01/2023
With so much ambiguity remaining, an immediate compromise on the number of applications to allow 7 is warranted both from an ethical and medical perspective. The current restriction of 4 applications is clearly not based on an accurate...
With so much ambiguity remaining, an immediate compromise on the number of applications to allow 7 is warranted both from an ethical and medical perspective. The current restriction of 4 applications is clearly not based on an accurate...
With so much ambiguity...
09/01/2023
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Guest Editorial
Wrestling With Implicit Bias to Deliver Better Care for Our Patients
06/01/2023
For some, bias remains a sensitive issue, and some people are reluctant to admit to the need for introspection. However, to mitigate the ill effects of bias, everyone must first acknowledge that it exists.
For some, bias remains a sensitive issue, and some people are reluctant to admit to the need for introspection. However, to mitigate the ill effects of bias, everyone must first acknowledge that it exists.
For some, bias remains a...
06/01/2023
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From the Editor
Confessions of a Doctor With Lipedema
03/14/2023
It is hard to understand how demoralizing it is. Lipedema affects your entire life, starting in the teenage years.
It is hard to understand how demoralizing it is. Lipedema affects your entire life, starting in the teenage years.
It is hard to understand how...
03/14/2023
Today's Wound Clinic
From the Editor
Why Won’t the DME Provide Dressings for My Patient?
02/23/2023
Maybe Because Of My Documentation
Maybe Because Of My Documentation
Maybe Because Of My...
02/23/2023
Today's Wound Clinic
Guest Editorial
How Wound Care Providers Can Treat Patients Like People, Not Like Cases
02/01/2023
Finding a skilled wound care professional comes down finding someone who is confident in their skill/craft—someone who treats the whole patient, not just the wound. Finding someone who would see me as a person and a whole being rather than...
Finding a skilled wound care professional comes down finding someone who is confident in their skill/craft—someone who treats the whole patient, not just the wound. Finding someone who would see me as a person and a whole being rather than...
Finding a skilled wound care...
02/01/2023
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Guest Editorial
Amputations in Pyoderma Gangrenosum Patients: Underreported or Very Rare?
01/11/2023
Are providers missing the diagnosis of PG because they are anchoring on “positive” biopsy findings? Could we be missing cases in which PG patients underwent amputation, didn’t have a recurrence, and were never diagnosed? Or are we just not...
Are providers missing the diagnosis of PG because they are anchoring on “positive” biopsy findings? Could we be missing cases in which PG patients underwent amputation, didn’t have a recurrence, and were never diagnosed? Or are we just not...
Are providers missing the...
01/11/2023
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Coping With COVID-19

Business Briefs
Telehealth Use Continues and Receives Further Medicare Payment 
01/25/2023
The COVID-19 PHE has been extended for 90 more days. This author reviews the Medicare telehealth flexibility extensions that may be important to wound/ulcer management professionals.
The COVID-19 PHE has been extended for 90 more days. This author reviews the Medicare telehealth flexibility extensions that may be important to wound/ulcer management professionals.
The COVID-19 PHE has been...
01/25/2023
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Business Briefs
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Waivers Q&A
09/07/2022
This author answers more questions about what will happen to telehealth and other waivers when the COVID-19 PHE ends.
This author answers more questions about what will happen to telehealth and other waivers when the COVID-19 PHE ends.
This author answers more...
09/07/2022
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Business Briefs
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extension Also Applies to Telehealth
08/15/2022
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is extended through October 13, 2022. Many wound/ulcer management professionals have been using telehealth and should be happy to know that the Medicare waivers pertaining to telehealth have also...
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is extended through October 13, 2022. Many wound/ulcer management professionals have been using telehealth and should be happy to know that the Medicare waivers pertaining to telehealth have also...
The COVID-19 Public Health...
08/15/2022
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Business Briefs
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Coding Changes, and Coverage Changes Continue
02/09/2022
For this month, let us review the continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and the continuation of the ever-changing codes and coverage.
For this month, let us review the continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and the continuation of the ever-changing codes and coverage.
For this month, let us review...
02/09/2022
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