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Physicians Surveyed about Strategies to Contain Costs
08/14/2013
Strategies suggested to curb increasing healthcare costs in the United States often focus on physicians, calling for reductions in waste and increased conservative stewardship of resources. Noting the importance of physicians’ perspectives on...
Strategies suggested to curb increasing healthcare costs in the United States often focus on physicians, calling for reductions in waste and increased conservative stewardship of resources. Noting the importance of physicians’ perspectives on...
Strategies suggested to curb...
08/14/2013
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MEK Inhibition in BRAF-Mutated Melanoma
08/16/2012
Until recently, there was no systemic therapy shown to improve overall survival among patients with metastatic melanoma, and only modest improvements were observed with interferon as an adjuvant drug. Ipilimumab, a monoclonal antibody...
Until recently, there was no systemic therapy shown to improve overall survival among patients with metastatic melanoma, and only modest improvements were observed with interferon as an adjuvant drug. Ipilimumab, a monoclonal antibody...
Until recently, there was no...
08/16/2012
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Combination Chemotherapy in Advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma
08/16/2012
The 5-year survival rate for adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer with a poor prognosis, is <15% among patients with metastatic disease. Mitotane is the only drug approved for the treatment of adrenocortical carcinoma and is used both...
The 5-year survival rate for adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer with a poor prognosis, is <15% among patients with metastatic disease. Mitotane is the only drug approved for the treatment of adrenocortical carcinoma and is used both...
The 5-year survival rate for...
08/16/2012
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Rapid Whole-Genome Sequencing in a Neonatal MRSA Outbreak
08/16/2012
Although rapid whole-genome sequencing has been successfully used as a research tool with discriminatory power in outbreaks, it is also potentially useful for its possible clinical utility in a diagnostic setting. A compelling target is...
Although rapid whole-genome sequencing has been successfully used as a research tool with discriminatory power in outbreaks, it is also potentially useful for its possible clinical utility in a diagnostic setting. A compelling target is...
Although rapid whole-genome...
08/16/2012
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Radioiodine Ablation in Patients with Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer
08/16/2012
The administration of radioiodine (131I) has traditionally been part of therapy to patients with thyroid cancer after thyroidectomy; however, it is unclear whether this administration provides any benefit after a complete surgical resection....
The administration of radioiodine (131I) has traditionally been part of therapy to patients with thyroid cancer after thyroidectomy; however, it is unclear whether this administration provides any benefit after a complete surgical resection....
The administration of...
08/16/2012
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Patterns of Antiamyloid-β Antibodies in Typical and Atypical Alzheimer Disease
08/16/2012
A major feature of Alzheimer disease (AD) is the deposition of brain amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. IgG antibodies directed to Aβ naturally occur in the elderly, and their serum and cerebrospinal fluid levels may be significantly altered in the...
A major feature of Alzheimer disease (AD) is the deposition of brain amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. IgG antibodies directed to Aβ naturally occur in the elderly, and their serum and cerebrospinal fluid levels may be significantly altered in the...
A major feature of Alzheimer...
08/16/2012
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Ablation with Low-Dose Radioiodine and Thyrotropin Alfa in Thyroid Cancer
08/16/2012
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, with >48,000 new cases occurring each year in the United States. Most cases are differentiated thyroid cancer, which is associated with a high 10-year survival rate of 90% to 95%. Many...
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, with >48,000 new cases occurring each year in the United States. Most cases are differentiated thyroid cancer, which is associated with a high 10-year survival rate of 90% to 95%. Many...
Thyroid cancer is the most...
08/16/2012
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Short Sleep Duration and Risk for Strokes
08/16/2012
Boston—Researchers found an association between adults of normal weight sleeping <6 hours per night and an increased risk of stroke symptoms, according to an analysis of 5666 people who were part of a large study that has tracked patients...
Boston—Researchers found an association between adults of normal weight sleeping <6 hours per night and an increased risk of stroke symptoms, according to an analysis of 5666 people who were part of a large study that has tracked patients...
Boston—Researchers found an...
08/16/2012
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Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual Tablets to Treat Insomnia
08/16/2012
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
Boston—According to a post hoc...
08/16/2012
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Aggressive BP Treatment Has No Benefit in Cardiovascular Disease Risk
08/16/2012
Philadelphia—A subanalysis of a major randomized blood pressure trial found that patients who are centrally obese and have type 2 diabetes do not benefit in terms of cardiovascular disease risk when they are treated aggressively to lower...
Philadelphia—A subanalysis of a major randomized blood pressure trial found that patients who are centrally obese and have type 2 diabetes do not benefit in terms of cardiovascular disease risk when they are treated aggressively to lower...
Philadelphia—A subanalysis of a...
08/16/2012
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Zolpidem Tartrate Sublingual Tablets to Treat Insomnia
08/16/2012
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
Boston—According to a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study, patients who took 1.75 mg and 3.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets had a significantly shorter time to sleep compared with those who...
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08/16/2012
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CMS Issues Rules on Loss Ratios for Medicare Plans
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Obama Says His Departure May Fix What Ails Obamacare
10/20/2016
President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...
President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...
President Barack Obama recently...
10/20/2016
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David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable
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View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions
08/15/2024
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
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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...
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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,...
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