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Validated Computerized Screener Predicts Youth Suicide

09/22/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

Adaptive Testing Technologies recently launched a computerized adaptive test that quickly assesses a young person’s likelihood of attempting suicide. Read on to learn about how CASSY can help your patients.

Adaptive Testing Technologies...

09/22/2021

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ACA Linked With Small Improvements in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Patients With Cancer

09/22/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Nonelderly patients with cancer in the United States continue to cope with a complex insurance marketplace and high risks of catastrophic health expenditures, despite the well-intentioned policy reforms of the ACA,” researchers wrote.

“Nonelderly patients with cancer...

09/22/2021

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New Guidance Addresses Dupilumab Use in Specific, Common Situations

09/21/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

An expert panel of dermatologists released new guidance for dupilumab, which included advising patients to continue their treatment for atopic dermatitis while infected with COVID-19.

An expert panel of...

09/21/2021

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Analysis Shows High Rates of Patient Satisfaction With Secukinumab for Plaque Psoriasis

09/15/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“In this analysis of deidentified electronic medical record data from patients with predominantly moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, patients achieved and maintained a high level of treatment satisfaction with secukinumab up to 24 months,...

“In this analysis of...

09/15/2021

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Pharmacist Involvement in Rural Hospital’s Medicine Policy Offers Significant Savings

09/15/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“The involvement of a clinical pharmacist in the hospital medicines policy in a rural area hospital results with an optimization of investment in medicines and leads to substantial cost savings for the health care system,” researchers...

“The involvement of a clinical...

09/15/2021

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Student Pharmacists, Med Students Glean Knowledge Through Precision Medicine Teams

09/15/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“The teams resolved pharmacogenomics patient cases, medical students wrote prescriptions for altered drug therapy based on the pharmacogenomics profiles of the patients, and pharmacy students assessed and provided feedback to medical students...

“The teams resolved...

09/15/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Pharmacy Students Ready to Address Vaccine Hesitancy

09/15/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Students held beliefs of responsibility for limiting non-vaccination,” researchers wrote, “but felt less confident in addressing concerns regarding specific vaccine components and immune system overload.”

“Students held beliefs of...

09/15/2021

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Monthly Dupilumab Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis, Study Suggests

09/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

According to new findings, over 80% of patients taking dupilumab achieved at least a 50% decrease on the Eczema Area and Severity Index between baseline and week 16.

According to new findings, over...

09/14/2021

First Report Managed Care

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How Common Is Sacroiliac Joint Damage in Patients With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis?

09/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

Patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis had more active inflammatory and chronic structural damage of the sacroiliac joint than patients with nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis.

Patients with radiographic axial...

09/14/2021

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Delaying Cancer Treatment May Worsen Quality of Life in Patients

09/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo

“Newly diagnosed indolent NHL/CLL patients are often monitored for disease progression to delay the impact of cancer-directed therapy on patients’ quality of life. However, research on quality of life in patients under active surveillance...

“Newly diagnosed indolent...

09/14/2021

First Report Managed Care