Julie Gould

Conference Coverage

Bladder Cancer Third Most Common in Veterans Health Administration

09/24/2021

An analysis of data from the Veterans Affairs Central Cancer Registry shows bladder cancer has become the third most common cancer in the Veterans Health Administration, according to a poster abstract presented at the AVAHO Annual Meeting.

An analysis of data from the...

09/24/2021

Veterans Health Today

Podcasts

Understanding the Indirect, Direct Costs Linked With Recurrent Clostridioides difficile

09/23/2021

Julie Gould ;

According to Gil Melmed, MD, gastroenterologist, recurrent CDI is multifactorial, and when estimating the burden of this condition, both direct and indirect costs should be considered.

According to Gil Melmed, MD,...

09/23/2021

First Report Managed Care

Conference Coverage

What to Expect at AVAHO 2021

09/22/2021

Julie Gould ;

The 2021 annual meeting of the Association of Hematology/Oncology (AVAHO) kicks off this weekend. The AVAHO meeting will provide advocacy, education, and leadership insights for health care professionals treating and providing care to...

The 2021 annual meeting of the...

09/22/2021

Veterans Health Today

News

Improving Intervention Effectiveness for Eczema Treatment Among Older Adults

09/08/2021

Julie Gould ;

“There appears to be a considerable burden of eczema among older persons in the community,” researchers wrote. “A community-based approach involving non-governmental organizations has the potential to identify cases and offer care close to...

“There appears to be a...

09/08/2021

First Report Managed Care

Interview

Sleep Disorders Among Health Care Providers Increase Risk of Occupational Burnout

09/01/2021

Julie Gould ;

“Identifying and treating undiagnosed sleep disorders may be an effective intervention against burnout, which has been resistant to other treatment approaches,” explained Matthew Weaver, PhD, associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s...

“Identifying and treating...

09/01/2021

Population Health

Interview

Addressing Security Pitfalls in Health Care Facilities

08/31/2021

Julie Gould ;

Glenn Farrant, co-founder and CEO, CriticalArc, highlights security pitfalls in health care facilities, and shares interesting stories, lessons learned, and tips for health care professionals.

Glenn Farrant, co-founder and...

08/31/2021

Integrated Healthcare Executive

News

Examining the Cost-Effectiveness of a Treatment for Patients With DLBCL

08/30/2021

Julie Gould ;

A recent study found that tisagenlecleucel is a cost-effective treatment option for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, with an estimated savings ranging from over $600,000 and up to $1.5 million.

A recent study found that...

08/30/2021

First Report Managed Care

News

Improving Health Care Costs, Testing Rates Among Patients With HIV

08/27/2021

Julie Gould ;

“Targeted clinical testing and novel interventions to correct overlooked testing opportunities within health care settings may be an easy way to implement cost savings,” wrote the researchers of a recent study.

“Targeted clinical testing and...

08/27/2021

First Report Managed Care

News

Study Reports Positive Patient Response to Oral Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis

08/27/2021

Julie Gould ;

“Oral abrocitinib in combination with topical therapy was effective and well-tolerated in adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis,” explained study authors.

“Oral abrocitinib in combination...

08/27/2021

First Report Managed Care

News

Prenatal Care and Pharmacy: Examining Prenatal Vitamin Recommendations Given by Community Pharmacists

08/19/2021

Julie Gould ;

“Considering the broad range of prenatal vitamins on the market, a clear recommendation from a pharmacist about a specific prenatal vitamin that contains adequate nutrients is paramount,” stressed the authors of a recent study.

“Considering the broad range of...

08/19/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network