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Spiriva Respimat Approved for Children 6 and Up
03/20/2017
The FDA broadened the approval of Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide; Boehringer Ingelheim) inhalation spray to include children 6 and older.
The FDA broadened the approval of Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide; Boehringer Ingelheim) inhalation spray to include children 6 and older.
The FDA broadened the approval...
03/20/2017
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Industry-Funded Postmarket Studies May Not Appropriately Measure Safety
03/20/2017
A study suggests that due to small sample sizes and potential conflicts of interest, manufacturer-funded studies of approved drugs may not be accurate.
A study suggests that due to small sample sizes and potential conflicts of interest, manufacturer-funded studies of approved drugs may not be accurate.
A study suggests that due to...
03/20/2017
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ED Patients of Frequent Opioid Prescribers Often Become Long-Term Users
03/20/2017
Long-term opioid painkiller use appears more common among emergency department patients treated by physicians with higher opioid prescription rates.
Long-term opioid painkiller use appears more common among emergency department patients treated by physicians with higher opioid prescription rates.
Long-term opioid painkiller use...
03/20/2017
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CMS Data Reveals Accelerating US Health Care Costs
03/20/2017
Nationwide health costs are expected to increase an average of 5.6% annually and will account for nearly 20% of the US economy by 2025.
Nationwide health costs are expected to increase an average of 5.6% annually and will account for nearly 20% of the US economy by 2025.
Nationwide health costs are...
03/20/2017
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New Low Back Pain Guidelines Recommend Nonprescription Treatments First
03/20/2017
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently issued new clinical guidelines recommending that physicians avoid prescribing pain management drugs when treating acute or subacute low back pain. 
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently issued new clinical guidelines recommending that physicians avoid prescribing pain management drugs when treating acute or subacute low back pain. 
The American College of...
03/20/2017
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“Chatbot” Tool Helps Improve Delivery of Care
03/20/2017
A team of hospitalists, radiation oncologists, and interventional radiologists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is testing an artificial intelligence prototype that acts as a virtual consultant, providing timely,...
A team of hospitalists, radiation oncologists, and interventional radiologists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is testing an artificial intelligence prototype that acts as a virtual consultant, providing timely,...
A team of hospitalists,...
03/20/2017
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Low-Cost Medication Reminder Devices Fail to Improve Adherence
03/20/2017
Simple, low-cost medication reminder tools for long-term prescriptions have no significant effect on adherence rates of patients with various chronic illnesses.
Simple, low-cost medication reminder tools for long-term prescriptions have no significant effect on adherence rates of patients with various chronic illnesses.
Simple, low-cost medication...
03/20/2017
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Shift to Same-Day Cardiac Procedure Could Cut $300 Million Annually
03/20/2017
US hospitals could save by shifting percutaneous coronary intervention procedures to transradial, same-day discharge procedures.
US hospitals could save by shifting percutaneous coronary intervention procedures to transradial, same-day discharge procedures.
US hospitals could save by...
03/20/2017
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Ozanimod Prevents Multiple Sclerosis Relapse in Phase 3 Trial
03/20/2017
Multiple sclerosis patients treated with ozanimod, a selective S1P 1 and 5 receptor modulator, were less likely to relapse than those treated with weekly Avonex.
Multiple sclerosis patients treated with ozanimod, a selective S1P 1 and 5 receptor modulator, were less likely to relapse than those treated with weekly Avonex.
Multiple sclerosis patients...
03/20/2017
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Lynparza Tablets Show Promise for BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer
03/20/2017
Compared with standard chemotherapy, Lynparza provided an improvement in progression-free survival of patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
Compared with standard chemotherapy, Lynparza provided an improvement in progression-free survival of patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
Compared with standard...
03/20/2017
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President Barack Obama recently spoke in Florida, and said that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to reverse the political scars over the Affordable Care Act and allow for needed fixes to his signature...
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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...
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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).
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View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
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Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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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.
Discover how health care contact...
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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.
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