Danielle Sposato

News

Connecting Autism Spectrum Disorders With Parkinsonism

10/18/2023

"The additional risk of Parkinsonism observed in ASD patients, as well as genetic associations and common pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the two conditions, are key areas to be further investigated," said researchers.

"The additional risk of...

10/18/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Cost-Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery: Addressing Severe Obesity and Comorbidities With RYGB and SG

09/28/2023

Danielle Sposato ;

Bariatric surgeries like Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are proven to be highly effective in treating severe obesity and related conditions like diabetes and hypertension, though they may not yield immediate cost...

Bariatric surgeries like...

09/28/2023

First Report Managed Care

News

Crucial Research Funding: Unveiling Strategies to Combat Widespread and Deadly Addictions in the US

11/22/2023

Danielle Sposato ;

Sanford Burnham Prebys researchers have secured federal grants totaling almost $25 million to propel their investigations and clinical trials aimed at understanding and treating addiction.

Sanford Burnham Prebys...

11/22/2023

Pharmacy Learning Network

News

Escalating Wildfires Amplify Health Risks: How Asthma Sufferers Face Greater Exposure to Smoky Air

10/18/2023

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,...

10/18/2023

First Report Managed Care

Conference Coverage

Expanding Pharmacists’ Role in Providing Clinical Care: Addressing Public Health Challenges

05/02/2024

Danielle Sposato ;

Panelists from various backgrounds discuss the critical role of pharmacists in addressing public health challenges such as HIV/AIDS and advocating for expanded clinical care and reimbursement pathways to improve health outcomes in communities.

Panelists from various...

05/02/2024

First Report Managed Care

News

Emergence of Hearing Loss and Dementia Among Older Patients in the US

08/30/2023

Danielle Sposato ;

Explore a study aimed to comprehensively understand the correlation between audiometric hearing loss, hearing aid use, and dementia in community-dwelling older adults, utilizing a nationally representative dataset of US Medicare beneficiaries.

Explore a study aimed to...

08/30/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Health Disparities in Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients Within the VHA

10/20/2023

Danielle Sposato ;

These findings suggest that disparities in prostate cancer outcomes may be driven by systemic socioeconomic inequities rather than solely genetic or molecular factors.

These findings suggest that...

10/20/2023

Veterans Health Today

News

DMD Treatment: A Promising Alternative to Glucocorticoids

09/29/2023

Danielle Sposato ;

Glucocorticoids may be key in treating patients with DMD.

Glucocorticoids may be key in...

09/29/2023

First Report Managed Care

News

Assessing the Hazards and Benefits of Interhospital Transfers: Urging Informed Decision-Making in Health Care Leadership

11/28/2023

Danielle Sposato ;

Study findings indicate that business leaders must consider the potential harms of interhospital transfers, including increased costs, longer travel times, and separation from home support networks.

Study findings indicate that...

11/28/2023

Integrated Healthcare Executive

Literature Review

Promising Outcomes for SER-109: A New Approach to Managing Recurrent CDI

10/23/2023

Danielle Sposato ;

Not only does SER-109 effectively treat CDI, but results show that it can even reduce recurrence. A major benefit when it comes to associated health care costs for patients.

Not only does SER-109...

10/23/2023

First Report Managed Care