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Combination of Investigational Drugs Helps Alleviate Hepatitis C Symptoms
03/16/2012
The results from a small study of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection showed that a combination of 2 investigational drugs suppressed the virus for patients who previously had no response to treatment. The findings are...
The results from a small study of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection showed that a combination of 2 investigational drugs suppressed the virus for patients who previously had no response to treatment. The findings are...
The results from a small study...
03/16/2012
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Antigen Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
03/16/2012
The onset of type 1 diabetes is manifested by the effects of inadequate insulin secretion due to the immunologic destruction of pancreatic-islet beta-cells. Even modest preservation of insulin secretion appears to reduce short- and long-term...
The onset of type 1 diabetes is manifested by the effects of inadequate insulin secretion due to the immunologic destruction of pancreatic-islet beta-cells. Even modest preservation of insulin secretion appears to reduce short- and long-term...
The onset of type 1 diabetes is...
03/16/2012
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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab for HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
03/16/2012
When neoadjuvant chemotherapy agents (anthracyclines, taxanes, and agents directed against antihuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 [HER2], if indicated), are used, approximately 30% to 40% of all breast cancers that are HER2-positive or...
When neoadjuvant chemotherapy agents (anthracyclines, taxanes, and agents directed against antihuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 [HER2], if indicated), are used, approximately 30% to 40% of all breast cancers that are HER2-positive or...
When neoadjuvant chemotherapy...
03/16/2012
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Increased Risk of Falls, Fractures and Narcotics
03/16/2012
Chicago—Current guidelines that recommend short-term narcotic analgesics (NAs) as first-line treatment for managing chronic pain may need to be reevaluated based on new data that show an increased risk of falls and fractures in elderly...
Chicago—Current guidelines that recommend short-term narcotic analgesics (NAs) as first-line treatment for managing chronic pain may need to be reevaluated based on new data that show an increased risk of falls and fractures in elderly...
Chicago—Current guidelines that...
03/16/2012
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Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
03/16/2012
Chicago—In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the length of disease duration does not appear to aggravate or contribute to cardiovascular risk, but very low disease activity sustained over time may actually have a beneficial effect on...
Chicago—In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the length of disease duration does not appear to aggravate or contribute to cardiovascular risk, but very low disease activity sustained over time may actually have a beneficial effect on...
Chicago—In patients with...
03/16/2012
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Long-Term Treatment for Fibromyalgia with Milnacipran
03/16/2012
Palm Springs—Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia experience widespread pain and other chronic conditions that often negatively affect function and lead to decreased health-related quality of life. A major therapeutic goal in the management...
Palm Springs—Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia experience widespread pain and other chronic conditions that often negatively affect function and lead to decreased health-related quality of life. A major therapeutic goal in the management...
Palm Springs—Patients diagnosed...
03/16/2012
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Risk Factors for Developing Fibromyalgia
03/16/2012
Palm Springs—Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by chronic widespread pain, hyperalgesia, allodynia, and chronic fatigue, affects 3 million to 5 million people in the United States. Previous studies have linked fibromyalgia to...
Palm Springs—Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by chronic widespread pain, hyperalgesia, allodynia, and chronic fatigue, affects 3 million to 5 million people in the United States. Previous studies have linked fibromyalgia to...
Palm Springs—Fibromyalgia, a...
03/16/2012
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Type 2 Diabetes Treatment with Oral Antidiabetic Drugs
03/16/2012
New Orleans—With an increasing number of people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, healthcare professionals are spending countless hours and dollars trying to figure out ways to prevent and treat the disease. At the ASHP meeting, 2...
New Orleans—With an increasing number of people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, healthcare professionals are spending countless hours and dollars trying to figure out ways to prevent and treat the disease. At the ASHP meeting, 2...
New Orleans—With an increasing...
03/16/2012
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US Trends in Physician Referrals
03/16/2012
Patients who are referred to a specialist tend to incur greater healthcare spending compared with those who remain in primary care.
Patients who are referred to a specialist tend to incur greater healthcare spending compared with those who remain in primary care.
Patients who are referred to a...
03/16/2012
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TNF-α Antagonist Use in Autoimmune Diseases
03/16/2012
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α antagonists have proven successful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases; however, there have been concerns about the safety of these biologic drugs. New research found that the overall initiation of TNF-α...
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α antagonists have proven successful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases; however, there have been concerns about the safety of these biologic drugs. New research found that the overall initiation of TNF-α...
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α...
03/16/2012
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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...
02/08/2017
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Podcasts
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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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
Videos
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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Videos
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
Videos
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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