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Atypical Femoral Fractures and Use of Bisphosphonates

08/23/2011

Tori Socha

Among patients with osteoporosis, the use of bisphosphonates reduces the overall risk of fracture with long-lasting beneficial effect.

Among patients with...

08/23/2011

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Trends in Coronary Revascularization Procedures

08/22/2011

Tori Socha

One of the most common major medical procedures provided by the healthcare system in the United States, coronary revascularization, is performed >1 million times each year. The procedure comprises coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)...

One of the most common major...

08/22/2011

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Changes to Human Research Regulations

08/22/2011

The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is considering changing the regulations governing research involving human study participants, according to a July 22, 2011, press release from DHHS. The federal government is considering...

The US Department of Health and...

08/22/2011

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Immunologic Fecal Occult Blood Testing Effective Screening Tool for Advanced Colorectal Cancer

08/22/2011

Christin Melton

Chicago—Fecal occult blood testing is routinely used to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC), and multiple methods are available. A team of Italian researchers assessed the effectiveness of immunologic fecal occult blood testing (FIT) at...

Chicago—Fecal occult blood...

08/22/2011

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Continuing Clopidogrel Use Appears Safe in Patients Undergoing Polypectomy

08/22/2011

Christin Melton

Patients taking clopidogrel who underwent elective colonoscopy concluded that the risks with temporarily discontinuing treatment outweigh the risk of bleeding.

Patients taking clopidogrel who...

08/22/2011

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Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Cancer Care

08/22/2011

Tim Casey

Chicago—According to survey-based research presented at the ASCO meeting, patients who have health insurance but must pay a portion of their cancer care through out-of-pocket expenses are burdened by a decrease in their standard of living,...

Chicago—According to...

08/22/2011

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Maintenance Therapy with Pemetrexed Improves Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer

08/22/2011

Tim Casey

Chicago—A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial found that patients with advanced nonsquamous non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) taking pemetrexed continuation maintenance therapy had a significantly improved...

Chicago—A randomized,...

08/22/2011

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Adherence to Oral Oncolytic Prescriptions

08/22/2011

Tim Casey

Chicago—Using a pharmacy claims database, researchers found that one third of patients who began oral oncolytic therapy between May 1, 2007, and March 31, 2009, abandoned their first prescription or delayed filling the prescription. The rate...

Chicago—Using a pharmacy claims...

08/22/2011

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Stricter Barrier Precautions Fail to Lower Incidence of Disease- Resistant Infection

08/22/2011

Christin Melton

Investigators with the STAR*ICU (Strategies to Reduce Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria in Intensive Care Units [ICUs]) trial said it will likely take more than screening, strict hygiene practices, and barrier precautions to...

Investigators with the STAR*ICU...

08/22/2011

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An Analysis of the VA’s Anti-MRSA Efforts

08/22/2011

Kevin L. Carter

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are one of the most common causes of disease in the healthcare setting. The most common problems include ventilator-associated pneumonia, bloodstream infection associated with...

Methicillin-resistant...

08/22/2011

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The FDA approved denosumab for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy refractory to bisphosphonate therapy.

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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.

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

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Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

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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Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

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.

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

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Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

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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05/21/2024

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Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs at AMCP

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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.

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

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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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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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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

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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.

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