August 2012 - FRMC

Stroke Rates Lower and Anticoagulation Times Improve with Warfarin Treatment

08/15/2012

The use of warfarin for stroke prophylaxis in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) was associated with a rate of stroke or systemic embolism of 1.66% per year, according to results of a recent meta-analysis [Arch Intern Med....

The use of warfarin for stroke...

08/15/2012

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Risk of Cardiovascular Death and Azrithomycin

08/15/2012

Tori Socha ;

Erythromycin and clarithromycin, broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotics, have been shown to increase the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias and are associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. Azithromycin is closely related...

Erythromycin and clarithromycin,...

08/15/2012

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Areas of Limited Competition in Medicare Program

08/15/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has released a Medicare policy report titled Prescription Drug Procurement and the Federal Budget. Prescription drugs are a key area for potentially significant cost savings, but the May 2012 report by...

The Henry J. Kaiser Family...

08/15/2012

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Lenalidomide in Older Multiple Myeloma Patients

08/15/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

For patients 65 to 75 years of age newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who were ineligible for transplant, treatment with lenalidomide maintenance therapy extended the time before relapse in a recent study [N Engl J Med....

For patients 65 to 75 years of...

08/15/2012

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Regorafenib Increases Progression-Free Survival in Patients with GIST

08/15/2012

Tim Casey ;

Chicago—Patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) whose disease progressed after taking 2 FDA-approved therapies (imatinib and sunitinib) had a significant increase in progression-free survival when taking regorafenib compared with...

Chicago—Patients with...

08/15/2012

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Abiraterone Acetate in Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer

08/15/2012

Tim Casey ;

Chicago—An interim analysis of a randomized, phase 3 trial of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who had not received chemotherapy found that those taking abiraterone acetate plus prednisone had a...

Chicago—An interim analysis of a...

08/15/2012

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Chemoradiotherapy Before Surgery May Improve Survival for Esophageal Cancer

08/15/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Preoperative chemoradiotherapy improved survival among patients with resectable esophageal or esophagogastric-junction cancer with acceptable adverse events. The findings were reported in the New England Journal of Medicine...

Preoperative chemoradiotherapy...

08/15/2012

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Warfarin and Aspirin in Patients with Heart Failure and Sinus Rhythm

08/15/2012

Kristina Woodworth ;

A recent study demonstrated no significant difference in time to ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, or death from any cause in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and sinus rhythm who were treated with...

A recent study demonstrated no...

08/15/2012

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Drug-Eluting Stents versus Bare-Metal Stents in PCI

08/15/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten ;

Results of a pooled patient-level meta-analysis [Arch Intern Med. 2012;172(8):611-621] comparing drug-eluting stents (DES) to bare-metal stents (BMS) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary...

Results of a pooled...

08/15/2012

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BP Management in Patients with Diabetes

08/15/2012

Tori Socha ;

Among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), cardiovascular risk factors include high lipid levels and elevated blood pressure (BP). There has been significant improvement in the control of these factors over the past decade, an improvement...

Among patients with diabetes...

08/15/2012

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

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Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos ;

Chronic kidney disease is pervasive in the older population. The progression of CKD can have a significant affect on the overall prognosis of a geriatric patient.

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US Government Proposes More Transparency in Clinical Trials

11/19/2014

Health officials proposed significantly expanding what researchers are required to report about clinical trials of drugs, devices, and other interventions.

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11/19/2014

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Device Could Reduce Direct Medical Costs For Patients with COPD

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Recent research in the International Journal of COPD found that a handheld mechanical oscillating positive expiratory pressure device could significantly improve post-exacerbation care.

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Pelosi: Public option will not be in health bill despite liberal efforts

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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.

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

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

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

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.

An expert discusses the...

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

05/15/2024

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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05/15/2024

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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

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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...

04/05/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health

03/27/2024

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...

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03/27/2024

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

03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates

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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.

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