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Cardiovascular Events and Biologic Therapies for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
10/14/2011
Researchers have found links between autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn’s disease with chronic systemic inflammation.
Researchers have found links between autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn’s disease with chronic systemic inflammation.
Researchers have found links...
10/14/2011
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Treatment Patterns, Adverse Events Associated with NSAIDs
10/14/2011
Las Vegas—A retrospective analysis of a healthcare claims database found that patients who took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve chronic pain conditions had different clinical characteristics and varying cardiovascular...
Las Vegas—A retrospective analysis of a healthcare claims database found that patients who took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve chronic pain conditions had different clinical characteristics and varying cardiovascular...
Las Vegas—A retrospective...
10/14/2011
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Oxymorphone Extended Release Effective, Tolerable for Patients with Depression
10/14/2011
The likelihood of adverse events (AEs) associated with oxymorphone extended release was similar between the depression and no depression groups.
The likelihood of adverse events (AEs) associated with oxymorphone extended release was similar between the depression and no depression groups.
The likelihood of adverse events...
10/14/2011
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Abuse Potential of IRO-A and IRO Tablets
10/14/2011
A study found that an immediate-release oxycodone hydrochloride formulation had a lesser potential for abuse when crushed and administered intranasally in recreational opioid users.
A study found that an immediate-release oxycodone hydrochloride formulation had a lesser potential for abuse when crushed and administered intranasally in recreational opioid users.
A study found that an...
10/14/2011
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Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
10/14/2011
Las Vegas—When treating patients with chronic pain, prescribers typically initiate opioid therapy. However, there are several other options that need to be considered to ensure that patients receive effective and safe care, according to...
Las Vegas—When treating patients with chronic pain, prescribers typically initiate opioid therapy. However, there are several other options that need to be considered to ensure that patients receive effective and safe care, according to...
Las Vegas—When treating patients...
10/14/2011
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Polypharmacy in Treating Chronic Pain
10/14/2011
Until recently, patients with chronic pain were treated in similar ways despite differences in their characteristics or conditions.
Until recently, patients with chronic pain were treated in similar ways despite differences in their characteristics or conditions.
Until recently, patients with...
10/14/2011
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Long-Term Milnacipran Treatment for Fibromyalgia
10/14/2011
Las Vegas—Patients with fibromyalgia who took milnacipran for >3 years exhibited improvements in pain, global status, and physical functioning, according to a multicenter, open-label, flexible-dose trial. The results were presented at the...
Las Vegas—Patients with fibromyalgia who took milnacipran for >3 years exhibited improvements in pain, global status, and physical functioning, according to a multicenter, open-label, flexible-dose trial. The results were presented at the...
Las Vegas—Patients with...
10/14/2011
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Healthcare Reform and Pain Management
10/14/2011
Las Vegas—To adapt to the new healthcare environment, providers must embrace technology, quality measures, and collaboration. The rules are designed to make providers more accountable, lower the rapidly rising costs, and ensure patients...
Las Vegas—To adapt to the new healthcare environment, providers must embrace technology, quality measures, and collaboration. The rules are designed to make providers more accountable, lower the rapidly rising costs, and ensure patients...
Las Vegas—To adapt to the new...
10/14/2011
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Templates and Training for Advanced Practitioners in Surgical Intensive Care Units
10/14/2011
Providing templates for documenting patient care and instructing advanced practitioners (APs), such as advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, on proper use of the forms can help hospitals capture more revenue for...
Providing templates for documenting patient care and instructing advanced practitioners (APs), such as advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, on proper use of the forms can help hospitals capture more revenue for...
Providing templates for...
10/14/2011
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Treating Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis with Topical Diclofenac Sodium 1% Gel
10/14/2011
Las Vegas—A post-hoc analysis of 3 similar 12-week, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter trials found that patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who used topical diclofenac sodium 1% gel had significant improvements in pain...
Las Vegas—A post-hoc analysis of 3 similar 12-week, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter trials found that patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who used topical diclofenac sodium 1% gel had significant improvements in pain...
Las Vegas—A post-hoc analysis of...
10/14/2011
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Analysis Shows Patient-Centered Benefit Models Lower Costs
03/10/2016
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models are beneficial for health care reform because they can lower health care costs and improve delivery.
Patient-centered benefit models...
03/10/2016
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Early Breast Cancer Treatment, Survival Among Young Adult Women
06/02/2023
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid expansion in the United States was associated with increased receipt of timely, guideline-concordant breast cancer treatment and improved survival for young adult women.
A new study showed Medicaid...
06/02/2023
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Depression and Diabetes in Women: A Bidirectional Association
03/21/2011
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in the United States have diabetes; in those aged ≥60 years of age, the prevalence is 23%. Approximately 14.8 million Americans aged ≥18 years are affected by major depressive disorder (MDD) in a given year. The...
More than 10% of the adults in...
03/21/2011
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Teva CEO sees benefit from Obama health reforms
03/06/2011
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Pharmacy Insight
Expanding Awareness: The Serious Health Consequences of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06/22/2020
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals, we can increase knowledge about the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated OSA and in turn enable patients to make informed decisions about their health...," said Yvette C Terrie, RPh, Consultant Pharmacist
“As health care professionals,...
06/22/2020
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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