January 2012 - FRMC

01/25/2012

Kevin L. Carter

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

Kevin L. Carter

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

Tim Casey

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

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

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

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

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

Tim Casey

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

Kevin L. Carter

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

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

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

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

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

Tim Casey

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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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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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.

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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, 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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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...

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

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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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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

Featuring Mansur Shomali, MD, chief medical officer at Welldoc, endocrinologist at MedStar Health

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Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.

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