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Literature Review: Saxagliptin
12/15/2014
Treatment of type 2 diabetes is directed at lowering glycated hemoglobin, while looking at the patient’s profile and risk of adverse events and complications.
Treatment of type 2 diabetes is directed at lowering glycated hemoglobin, while looking at the patient’s profile and risk of adverse events and complications.
Treatment of type 2 diabetes is...
12/15/2014
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Extended-Release Hydrocodone with Abuse-Deterrent Properties
12/15/2014
Healthy people who are not physically dependent on opioids are less likely to abuse hydrocodone extended-release if the tablets contain abuse-deterrent properties, according to a randomized, double-blind, triple-dummy, placebo-controlled,...
Healthy people who are not physically dependent on opioids are less likely to abuse hydrocodone extended-release if the tablets contain abuse-deterrent properties, according to a randomized, double-blind, triple-dummy, placebo-controlled,...
Healthy people who are not...
12/15/2014
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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Leads to High Costs and Healthcare Resource Utilization
12/15/2014
Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), painful DPN, and severe painful DPN have more comorbidities and higher all-cause direct costs.
Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), painful DPN, and severe painful DPN have more comorbidities and higher all-cause direct costs.
Patients with diabetic...
12/15/2014
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Hospital Readmissions Following Cardiovascular Events
12/15/2014
Reducing hospital readmissions has become a top priority for health policy due to high costs to the healthcare system. Hospital readmissions are especially noted in the older population, with 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries being readmitted...
Reducing hospital readmissions has become a top priority for health policy due to high costs to the healthcare system. Hospital readmissions are especially noted in the older population, with 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries being readmitted...
Reducing hospital readmissions...
12/15/2014
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Review of Prehospital Administration of Ticagrelor
12/15/2014
Among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction about to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), early, in-ambulance administration of the oral antiplatelet agent ticagrelor was safe but did not show evidence of...
Among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction about to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), early, in-ambulance administration of the oral antiplatelet agent ticagrelor was safe but did not show evidence of...
Among patients with ST-segment...
12/15/2014
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Requests for Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Increases
12/15/2014
A 40% increase in requests for prehospital emergency medical services was observed over a 10-year period, according to a recent study.
A 40% increase in requests for prehospital emergency medical services was observed over a 10-year period, according to a recent study.
A 40% increase in requests for...
12/15/2014
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Hospitalizations Related to Opioid Use in Older Adults
12/15/2014
Earlier this year, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a report on trends in hospitalizations of adults related to use of prescription opioid painkillers between 1993 to 2012. 
Earlier this year, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a report on trends in hospitalizations of adults related to use of prescription opioid painkillers between 1993 to 2012. 
Earlier this year, the Agency...
12/15/2014
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Programs for Chronic Pain Management
12/15/2014
Approximately 100 million adults in the United States have chronic pain, more than the total amount of people with heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined.
Approximately 100 million adults in the United States have chronic pain, more than the total amount of people with heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined.
Approximately 100 million adults...
12/15/2014
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Rational Polypharmacy for Patients with Chronic Pain
12/15/2014
Patients with chronic pain have numerous treatment options, including several analgesic prescription drugs. Combining medications is also a popular strategy, although clinicians should be mindful of pharmacokinetic risks.
Patients with chronic pain have numerous treatment options, including several analgesic prescription drugs. Combining medications is also a popular strategy, although clinicians should be mindful of pharmacokinetic risks.
Patients with chronic pain have...
12/15/2014
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Serial, Multimodality Imaging Plays Important Role for Ischemic Stroke
12/15/2014
The ability to properly image the hemodynamics of stroke across the continuum from acute stroke to more chronic conditions such as intracranial atherosclerosis now exists and has demonstrated the importance of blood flow.
The ability to properly image the hemodynamics of stroke across the continuum from acute stroke to more chronic conditions such as intracranial atherosclerosis now exists and has demonstrated the importance of blood flow.
The ability to properly image...
12/15/2014
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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...
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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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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
11/13/2024
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...
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...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief...
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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention
10/31/2024
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
Richard Lipton, MD, provides...
10/31/2024
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Alexander Spira, MD, PhD
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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/26/2024
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD,...
09/26/2024
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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives
09/25/2024
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
09/25/2024
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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable
09/04/2024
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.
View a roundtable discussion on...
09/04/2024
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Jordan Bazinsky
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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...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky...
08/15/2024
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Farrukh Awan, MD
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
08/14/2024
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights...
08/14/2024
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
07/31/2024
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.
Discover how health care contact...
07/31/2024
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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,...
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...
06/11/2024
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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 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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