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China Study Identifies Few Serious AEs with H1N1 Vaccine
05/13/2011

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
The outbreak of the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009 led nations around the world to produce a vaccine against the virus.
The outbreak of the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus in 2009 led nations around the world to produce a vaccine against the virus.
The outbreak of the pandemic...
05/13/2011
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Improving Outcomes by Measuring and Analyzing Data
05/13/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
During a session at the AAPM meeting titled Using Outcomes Data to Improve Patient Care, healthcare professionals emphasized that utilizing the data in an effective manner can help decrease errors, cut costs, and lead to medical advances.
During a session at the AAPM meeting titled Using Outcomes Data to Improve Patient Care, healthcare professionals emphasized that utilizing the data in an effective manner can help decrease errors, cut costs, and lead to medical advances.
During a session at the AAPM...
05/13/2011
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Using a Fixed OR Team to Perform Consecutive Similar Surgeries
05/13/2011

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Efficient use of surgical resources includes effective scheduling of procedures, but surgical scheduling is complicated by variation and uncertainty in procedure times. According to researchers, if variation in procedure time could be...
Efficient use of surgical resources includes effective scheduling of procedures, but surgical scheduling is complicated by variation and uncertainty in procedure times. According to researchers, if variation in procedure time could be...
Efficient use of surgical...
05/13/2011
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Fidaxomicin Comparable to Vancomycin and Provides More Durable Disease Resolution
05/13/2011

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Mary Beth Nierengarten
Results of a prospective, multicenter, randomized clinical trial [N Engl J Med. 2011;364 (5):422-431] show that fidaxomicin confers similar rates of clinical cure compared with vancomycin in patients with Clostridium difficile infection,...
Results of a prospective, multicenter, randomized clinical trial [N Engl J Med. 2011;364 (5):422-431] show that fidaxomicin confers similar rates of clinical cure compared with vancomycin in patients with Clostridium difficile infection,...
Results of a prospective,...
05/13/2011
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Elevated Myocardial Enzymes after CABG Are Associated with Increased Mortality Risk, Study Says
05/13/2011

Jill Sederstrom

Jill Sederstrom
A new analysis of creatine kinase (CK-MB) and troponin levels in patients who received coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery found that elevated levels of the myocardial enzymes within 24 hours after surgery were associated with an...
A new analysis of creatine kinase (CK-MB) and troponin levels in patients who received coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery found that elevated levels of the myocardial enzymes within 24 hours after surgery were associated with an...
A new analysis of creatine...
05/13/2011
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Efficacy of Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine against HPV Infection and Disease in Males
05/13/2011

Kevin L. Carter

Kevin L. Carter
Although the human papillomavirus causes infections among males and females, there is a significantly higher occurrence of HPV-caused cancer among males than there is among females, chiefly of the penis, anus, and oropharynx. 
Although the human papillomavirus causes infections among males and females, there is a significantly higher occurrence of HPV-caused cancer among males than there is among females, chiefly of the penis, anus, and oropharynx. 
Although the human...
05/13/2011
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Cost and Consumption of Duloxetine
05/13/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
The cost and consumption of duloxetine was lower for patients taking the drug for pain compared with patients taking the medication for major depressive disorder.
The cost and consumption of duloxetine was lower for patients taking the drug for pain compared with patients taking the medication for major depressive disorder.
The cost and consumption of...
05/13/2011
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Abuse Potential in Extended-Release Oxymorphone and Controlled-Release Oxycodone
05/13/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
A study found that healthy, nondependent, recreational opioid users who took single oral doses of extended-release oxymorphone may be at a lower risk for potentially abusing opioids than those who took equal doses of controlled-release...
A study found that healthy, nondependent, recreational opioid users who took single oral doses of extended-release oxymorphone may be at a lower risk for potentially abusing opioids than those who took equal doses of controlled-release...
A study found that healthy,...
05/13/2011
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Use of Hospice among Men Dying of Prostate Cancer
05/13/2011

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
End-of-life care using the hospice model seeks to control pain, promote patient and family-centered care and autonomy, and address spiritual needs as death nears. Since hospice care was added as a Medicare entitlement in 1983, the proportion...
End-of-life care using the hospice model seeks to control pain, promote patient and family-centered care and autonomy, and address spiritual needs as death nears. Since hospice care was added as a Medicare entitlement in 1983, the proportion...
End-of-life care using the...
05/13/2011
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End-of-Life Costs among Patients with Heart Failure in Canada
05/13/2011

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
In 2004-2005, heart failure (HF) was the fourth most expensive medical condition in hospital costs in Canada. 
In 2004-2005, heart failure (HF) was the fourth most expensive medical condition in hospital costs in Canada. 
In 2004-2005, heart failure (HF)...
05/13/2011
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Connecting Payers With the Formulary Information They Need
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Susan A Cantrell, RPh, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), discusses how AMCP's eDossier System can help health care and formulary decision makers easily review products as well as evaluate relevant, associated evidence.
Susan A Cantrell, RPh, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), discusses how AMCP's eDossier System can help health care and formulary decision makers easily review products as well as evaluate relevant, associated evidence.
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Quick Guide: Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Roadmap: References
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References 1. Menter A, Korman NJ, Elmets CA, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: Section 6. Guidelines of care for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: Case-based presentations...
References 1. Menter A, Korman NJ, Elmets CA, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: Section 6. Guidelines of care for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: Case-based presentations...
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Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.
Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.
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Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...
Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...
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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers
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Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.
Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.
Learn about the impacts of the...
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An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.
An expert discusses the evolution and challenges of payment models in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) space reviewed during his session at Asembia 2024.
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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations
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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP
Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
Learn about developments in...
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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists
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Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc 

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head o...
Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for...
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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health
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Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
Join us for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care
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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
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Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health 

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Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
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