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Idelalisib Plus Rituximab to Treat CLL
01/21/2014
New Orleans—Patients with heavily pretreated, relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) not suitable for chemotherapy had a significant increase in progression-free survival, overall survival, and overall response rate if they received...
New Orleans—Patients with heavily pretreated, relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) not suitable for chemotherapy had a significant increase in progression-free survival, overall survival, and overall response rate if they received...
New Orleans—Patients with...
01/21/2014
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Reducing Polypharmacy in Community-Dwelling Elderly Patients
01/17/2011
Compared with younger patients, elderly patients are most likely to have more comorbid conditions and are at risk for inappropriate medication use.
Compared with younger patients, elderly patients are most likely to have more comorbid conditions and are at risk for inappropriate medication use.
Compared with younger patients,...
01/17/2011
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Association of Avoidable Hospitalizations and Continuity of Care
01/17/2011
Continuity of care (the relationship between physician and patient that goes beyond any specific disease or episode of illness) is a key feature of primary care. Studies have suggested that increased continuity of care may lead to improved...
Continuity of care (the relationship between physician and patient that goes beyond any specific disease or episode of illness) is a key feature of primary care. Studies have suggested that increased continuity of care may lead to improved...
Continuity of care (the...
01/17/2011
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Severe Hypoglycemia and Risk of Vascular Events
01/17/2011
Excess mortality seen with intensive glucose control in the ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes) trial has caused much speculation about the adverse effects of intensive glucose-lowering interventions in patients with...
Excess mortality seen with intensive glucose control in the ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes) trial has caused much speculation about the adverse effects of intensive glucose-lowering interventions in patients with...
Excess mortality seen with...
01/17/2011
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Effect of Supplementation with Folic Acid to Lower Homocysteine Levels
01/17/2011
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease, stroke, and other occlusive vascular conditions, is known to be associated with elevated levels of plasma homocysteine. It is uncertain what effects...
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease, stroke, and other occlusive vascular conditions, is known to be associated with elevated levels of plasma homocysteine. It is uncertain what effects...
Increased risk of cardiovascular...
01/17/2011
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Compatible but Nonidentical Plasma Transfusions Lead to Complications
01/17/2011
Trauma patients who received compatible, but not ABO-identical plasma transfusions experienced higher rates of overall complications, particularly sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to results of a recent study...
Trauma patients who received compatible, but not ABO-identical plasma transfusions experienced higher rates of overall complications, particularly sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to results of a recent study...
Trauma patients who received...
01/17/2011
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Benefits of a Utilization Management Program
01/22/2013
Los Angeles—An analysis of commercially insured, non-Medicare members of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans found that a utilization management program helped reduce the likelihood of follow-up visits for cardiac imaging by 11.7%, a...
Los Angeles—An analysis of commercially insured, non-Medicare members of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans found that a utilization management program helped reduce the likelihood of follow-up visits for cardiac imaging by 11.7%, a...
Los Angeles—An analysis of...
01/22/2013
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Smoking Cessation Training for Physicians Associated with Increased Counseling
01/17/2011
Counseling by healthcare providers increases rates of smoking cessation rates, yet <50% of patients who smoke receive cessation counseling.
Counseling by healthcare providers increases rates of smoking cessation rates, yet <50% of patients who smoke receive cessation counseling.
Counseling by healthcare...
01/17/2011
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Postoperative Hyperglycemia Important Risk Factor for SSI
01/17/2011
A recent study reported in the Archives of Surgery [2010;145(9):858-864] found that postoperative hyperglycemia is the most important independent risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI) in general surgery patients. Previous studies have...
A recent study reported in the Archives of Surgery [2010;145(9):858-864] found that postoperative hyperglycemia is the most important independent risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI) in general surgery patients. Previous studies have...
A recent study reported in the...
01/17/2011
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Effect of Delaying Surgery on Outcomes in Adults with Acute Appendicitis
01/17/2011
The most common emergent surgery performed worldwide is appendectomy; appendicitis accounts for approximately 1 million hospital stays each year. Recent advances in imaging and antibiosis have enabled improved preoperative assessment and...
The most common emergent surgery performed worldwide is appendectomy; appendicitis accounts for approximately 1 million hospital stays each year. Recent advances in imaging and antibiosis have enabled improved preoperative assessment and...
The most common emergent surgery...
01/17/2011
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Analysis Shows Patient-Centered Benefit Models Lower Costs
03/10/2016
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Early Breast Cancer Treatment, Survival Among Young Adult Women
06/02/2023
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
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Depression and Diabetes in Women: A Bidirectional Association
03/21/2011
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in...
03/21/2011
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Expanding Awareness: The Serious Health Consequences of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06/22/2020
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals,...
06/22/2020
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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...
05/24/2024
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