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Incidence of Melanoma Continues to Increase
06/26/2013

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Orlando—Between 1985 and 2010, the incidence of melanoma in the United States increased significantly, according to data from the National Cancer Institute. This year, 76,690 people will be diagnosed with, and 9480 people will die from,...
Orlando—Between 1985 and 2010, the incidence of melanoma in the United States increased significantly, according to data from the National Cancer Institute. This year, 76,690 people will be diagnosed with, and 9480 people will die from,...
Orlando—Between 1985 and 2010,...
06/26/2013
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Reducing Use of Antibiotics to Treat Acute Bronchitis
06/26/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
  Citing an overuse of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) as a contributor to worsening trends in patterns of antibiotic resistance among community-acquired pathogens, researchers recently conducted a study to compare...
  Citing an overuse of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) as a contributor to worsening trends in patterns of antibiotic resistance among community-acquired pathogens, researchers recently conducted a study to compare...
  Citing an overuse of...
06/26/2013
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Smoke-Free Workplace Laws and Incidence of MI
06/26/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Previous studies have documented an association between declines in hospital admissions for myocardial infarction (MI) and implementation of smoke-free legislation. A meta-analysis of 17 published studies found a 10% reduction in admissions...
Previous studies have documented an association between declines in hospital admissions for myocardial infarction (MI) and implementation of smoke-free legislation. A meta-analysis of 17 published studies found a 10% reduction in admissions...
Previous studies have documented...
06/26/2013
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Primary Care-Based Diabetes Prevention Interventions Reduce BMI
06/26/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Using the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) model, a study of 2 different lifestyle interventions delivered in a primary care setting showed a reduction in body mass index (BMI) in overweight or obese adults with prediabetes, metabolic...
Using the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) model, a study of 2 different lifestyle interventions delivered in a primary care setting showed a reduction in body mass index (BMI) in overweight or obese adults with prediabetes, metabolic...
Using the Diabetes Prevention...
06/26/2013
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Clinician Communication Skills and Medication Adherence
06/26/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Patients with diabetes mellitus, who are at high risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, are often prescribed hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, and lipid-lowering medications. The success of this therapy depends on a high rate of...
Patients with diabetes mellitus, who are at high risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, are often prescribed hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, and lipid-lowering medications. The success of this therapy depends on a high rate of...
Patients with diabetes mellitus,...
06/26/2013
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Use of Observation Unit and Home Oxygen Therapy to Decrease LOS
06/26/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
The most common reason for hospitalization of children <1 year of age in the United States is bronchiolitis, accounting for 150,000 admissions per year with a mean length of stay (LOS) of 3.3 days. Although hospital treatment for...
The most common reason for hospitalization of children <1 year of age in the United States is bronchiolitis, accounting for 150,000 admissions per year with a mean length of stay (LOS) of 3.3 days. Although hospital treatment for...
The most common reason for...
06/26/2013
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Pediatric Psoriasis and Excess and Central Adiposity
06/26/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
The incidence of psoriasis in children has more than doubled since the early 1970s. The immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease affects 2.5% to 3.5% of the population worldwide and begins during childhood.
The incidence of psoriasis in children has more than doubled since the early 1970s. The immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease affects 2.5% to 3.5% of the population worldwide and begins during childhood.
The incidence of psoriasis in...
06/26/2013
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Psoriasis: A Review
06/26/2013

Julia Ernst

Julia Ernst
  A look at the collaborative efforts that led to the development of the first public health agenda for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, along with a review of recent psoriasis research and news. Public Health Agenda for Psoriasis and...
  A look at the collaborative efforts that led to the development of the first public health agenda for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, along with a review of recent psoriasis research and news. Public Health Agenda for Psoriasis and...
  A look at the collaborative...
06/26/2013
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Conflicts of Interest and Medicaid Drug Selection Committees
06/26/2013

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
To ensure that products selected for formularies and reimbursement lists are selected based on evidence without bias, it is important to manage potential conflicts of interest (COI). In the past, according to researchers, physicians who had...
To ensure that products selected for formularies and reimbursement lists are selected based on evidence without bias, it is important to manage potential conflicts of interest (COI). In the past, according to researchers, physicians who had...
To ensure that products selected...
06/26/2013
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Variations in Pill Appearance Linked to Adherence with AEDs
06/26/2013

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Despite the clinical bioequivalence between branded and generic drugs, findings of a nested case-control study showed changes in pill color significantly increased the odds of nonpersistence among patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)...
Despite the clinical bioequivalence between branded and generic drugs, findings of a nested case-control study showed changes in pill color significantly increased the odds of nonpersistence among patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)...
Despite the clinical...
06/26/2013
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In the United States, heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization, as 25% of patients hospitalized for heart failure are readmitted within 30 days. A recent systematic review was conducted for the Effective Health Care Program of the...
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So far in 2017, a number of health reform bills were proposed and debated in Congress; however, none of them addressed drug pricing reform.
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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.
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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,...
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.
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 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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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations
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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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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 anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health
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Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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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...
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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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care
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Featuring Yash Prajapati, consultant at ZS Associates 

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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
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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.
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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