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Flu Vaccine Less Effective among Elderly

06/19/2012

Eileen Koutnik-FotopoulosÔªø

Morbidity from influenza is significant in people ³65 years of age. As a result, annual vaccination is recommended to reduce the burden of influenza in this patient population. New analysis suggests, however, that the influenza vaccination...

Morbidity from influenza is...

06/19/2012

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Optimal Response to Natalizumab in MS Patients

06/19/2012

Eileen Koutnik-FotopoulosÔªø

Results from a small study found that inhibition of intrathecal antibody synthesis is associated with a complete therapeutic response to natalizumab in patients with aggressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Treatment with natalizumab decreased the...

Results from a small study found...

06/19/2012

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Better Prevention of Clostridium Difficile Infections Needed

06/19/2012

Mary Beth Nierengarten

Most of the substantial increase in Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) over the past decade in the United States is related to healthcare exposures that may be prevented by reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and interrupting...

Most of the substantial increase...

06/19/2012

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Adult Vaccination Strategies for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

06/19/2012

Kevin L. Carter

Although the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) has been recommended for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in adults since 1983, there have been no conclusive assessments of its ability to prevent...

Although the 23-valent...

06/19/2012

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06/19/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

New Orleans—Chronic migraine (CM) patients treated with onabotulinumtoxinA reported a significant decline in emergency department (ED) visits. The results were presented at the AAN meeting during a poster session. The poster was titled...

New Orleans—Chronic migraine...

06/19/2012

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Migraine Guidelines Evaluate Efficacy of Treatments

06/19/2012

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Despite many treatments available to help prevent migraine in certain people, most migraine sufferers do not use them.

Despite many treatments...

06/19/2012

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Containing Costs Through Healthcare Reform

06/19/2012

Tim Casey

Healthcare spending in the United States has reached $2.25 trillion, accounting for 16% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Healthcare spending in the...

06/19/2012

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Options to Prevent Strokes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

06/19/2012

Tim Casey

Orlando—Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) typically take warfarin to prevent strokes, but pharmaceutical companies are investing significant time and money to find alternative therapies. The FDA approved Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate)...

Orlando—Patients with atrial...

06/19/2012

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Medical Homes as Centerpiece of Healthcare Reform

06/19/2012

Tim Casey

Orlando—In nearly 5 decades as a doctor, Sam JW Romeo has seen numerous industry innovations that did not improve care or cut costs. He is now the medical director at Tower Health & Wellness Center in Turlock, California, which he and other...

Orlando—In nearly 5 decades as a...

06/19/2012

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Implementation of Accountable Care Organizations

06/19/2012

Tim Casey

Orlando—Soon after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the proposed regulations for accountable care organizations (ACOs) in March 2011, many constituencies in the healthcare industry derided the rules as too...

Orlando—Soon after the...

06/19/2012

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On February 12th, CMS released the 2015 Audit Protocol. The question on everyone’s mind is – what does this mean for 2015? Well, it means a few things. Outlined below are some of the most impactful changes, as well as the “why” behind the...

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Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

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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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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

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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.

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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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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

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

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

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

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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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