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Effects of Norovirus VLP Vaccine
01/25/2012
Although noroviruses are a leading cause of epidemic acute gastroenteritis and sporadic cases of acute gastroenteritis, a reliable vaccine for these types of viruses has not yet been developed, nor has any specific therapy been developed to...
Although noroviruses are a leading cause of epidemic acute gastroenteritis and sporadic cases of acute gastroenteritis, a reliable vaccine for these types of viruses has not yet been developed, nor has any specific therapy been developed to...
Although noroviruses are a...
01/25/2012
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Measuring Longitudinal Change of Biomarkers in Cognitive Decline
01/25/2012
Researchers have known that using biomarkers to facilitate early detection of Alzheimer disease (AD) is crucial for developing potential treatment. Studies have shown that Aβ42 and tau protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),...
Researchers have known that using biomarkers to facilitate early detection of Alzheimer disease (AD) is crucial for developing potential treatment. Studies have shown that Aβ42 and tau protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),...
Researchers have known that...
01/25/2012
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Costs and Complications Associated with Tubal Ligation
01/25/2012
Madrid—A database analysis of women <50 years of age who received a tubal ligation and had continuous insurance coverage for 1 year after the procedure found that a substantial number of patients experienced complications, which were...
Madrid—A database analysis of women <50 years of age who received a tubal ligation and had continuous insurance coverage for 1 year after the procedure found that a substantial number of patients experienced complications, which were...
Madrid—A database analysis of...
01/25/2012
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Free Heart Medications Improve Post-MI Outcomes and Drug Adherence
01/25/2012
Orlando—Enhanced prescription coverage improved medication adherence and rates of first major vascular events and decreased patient spending without increasing overall health costs when eliminating medication copays for patients following...
Orlando—Enhanced prescription coverage improved medication adherence and rates of first major vascular events and decreased patient spending without increasing overall health costs when eliminating medication copays for patients following...
Orlando—Enhanced prescription...
01/25/2012
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Apixaban Not Superior to Enoxaparin for Clot Prevention in Medically Ill Patients
01/25/2012
Orlando—The ADOPT (Apixaban Dosing to Optimize Protection from Thrombosis) trial found that treatment with 30 days of oral apixaban is no more effective than 1 to 2 weeks of injected enoxaparin for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in...
Orlando—The ADOPT (Apixaban Dosing to Optimize Protection from Thrombosis) trial found that treatment with 30 days of oral apixaban is no more effective than 1 to 2 weeks of injected enoxaparin for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in...
Orlando—The ADOPT (Apixaban...
01/25/2012
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AMR101’s Effect on Lipoprotein Concentration and Size
01/25/2012
Orlando—A follow-up analysis of a phase 3 trial found that patients with very high triglyceride levels who took 4 g/day of AMR101 had a significant reduction in the lipoprotein concentrations of the large very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL),...
Orlando—A follow-up analysis of a phase 3 trial found that patients with very high triglyceride levels who took 4 g/day of AMR101 had a significant reduction in the lipoprotein concentrations of the large very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL),...
Orlando—A follow-up analysis of...
01/25/2012
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Antibacterial Drugs and MRSA in Children
01/25/2012
Although methicillin resistance is common in Staphylococcus aureus in hospitals, the presence of such resistance in the community is also increasingly reported. It is commonly referred to as community-associated methicillin-resistant...
Although methicillin resistance is common in Staphylococcus aureus in hospitals, the presence of such resistance in the community is also increasingly reported. It is commonly referred to as community-associated methicillin-resistant...
Although methicillin resistance...
01/25/2012
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Family History Influences AD Biomarker Abnormalities
01/25/2012
A family history (FH) of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is linked to preclinical abnormalities in disease biomarkers, independent of the risk conferred by the apolipoprotein E (APOE) susceptibility gene in cognitively normal middle- to older-aged...
A family history (FH) of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is linked to preclinical abnormalities in disease biomarkers, independent of the risk conferred by the apolipoprotein E (APOE) susceptibility gene in cognitively normal middle- to older-aged...
A family history (FH) of...
01/25/2012
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Rivaroxaban Reduces Death Rates in ACS Patients
01/25/2012
Orlando—The anticlotting drug rivaroxaban added to standard medical treatment lowered the risk of cardiovascular (CV) death, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients, but was associated with an increase...
Orlando—The anticlotting drug rivaroxaban added to standard medical treatment lowered the risk of cardiovascular (CV) death, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients, but was associated with an increase...
Orlando—The anticlotting drug...
01/25/2012
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First-Year Cost of Administering and Monitoring Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
01/25/2012
Madrid—According to an interactive tool developed to estimate the first-year cost of administering and monitoring multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies, glatiramer acetate was the cheapest treatment option, followed by interferon beta-1a...
Madrid—According to an interactive tool developed to estimate the first-year cost of administering and monitoring multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies, glatiramer acetate was the cheapest treatment option, followed by interferon beta-1a...
Madrid—According to an...
01/25/2012
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Trump Backs Negotiating Drug Prices Under Medicare: White House
02/08/2017
In a recent briefing, it was revealed that President Donald Trump has showed his support in favor of drug pricing negotiations. 
In a recent briefing, it was revealed that President Donald Trump has showed his support in favor of drug pricing negotiations. 
In a recent briefing, it was...
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CLL Research Update, Comparative Efficacy of Combination Treatments
12/14/2021
In part one of this podcast series, Adam Kittai, MD, hematologist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University, provides an overview of current research being conducted on chronic lymphocytic leukemia and discusses the results...
In part one of this podcast series, Adam Kittai, MD, hematologist and assistant professor of medicine, Ohio State University, provides an overview of current research being conducted on chronic lymphocytic leukemia and discusses the results...
In part one of this podcast...
12/14/2021
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Preventable Hospital Readmissions among Medicare Beneficiaries
04/22/2013
Reducing preventable hospital readmissions is part of a federal strategy to create incentives to improve quality of care. In an effort to lower hospital readmission rates, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publicly reports...
Reducing preventable hospital readmissions is part of a federal strategy to create incentives to improve quality of care. In an effort to lower hospital readmission rates, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publicly reports...
Reducing preventable hospital...
04/22/2013
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State Efforts to Take Control of Medicaid Struggling
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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...
11/13/2024
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Richard Lipton, MD
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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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Videos
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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