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Cited Studies on Biomarker Discoveries Prone to Exaggerating Effects
09/19/2011
Studies are increasingly linking biomarkers to disease risk, treatment response, and disease progression. A recent literature review in the Journal of the American Medical Association [2011;305(21):2200-2207] indicates that some associations...
Studies are increasingly linking biomarkers to disease risk, treatment response, and disease progression. A recent literature review in the Journal of the American Medical Association [2011;305(21):2200-2207] indicates that some associations...
Studies are increasingly linking...
09/19/2011
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Telaprevir Improves Outcomes in Some Patients with Hepatitis C
09/19/2011
Chicago—An analytic model used to calculate long-term outcomes for hypothetical patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) projected that patients treated with a combination of telaprevir and peginterferon/ribavirin (PR) would survive between...
Chicago—An analytic model used to calculate long-term outcomes for hypothetical patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) projected that patients treated with a combination of telaprevir and peginterferon/ribavirin (PR) would survive between...
Chicago—An analytic model used...
09/19/2011
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Linaclotide Significantly Improves Quality of Life and Abdominal Symptoms
09/19/2011
Trials comparing linaclotide with placebo found that a daily dose reduced the severity of chronic constipation and improveed quality of life. 
Trials comparing linaclotide with placebo found that a daily dose reduced the severity of chronic constipation and improveed quality of life. 
Trials comparing linaclotide...
09/19/2011
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Comparing Adjuvant Chemotherapy Regimens in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
09/19/2011
Chicago—A randomized phase 2 trial found that cisplatin plus pemetrexed was a safe and effective adjuvant chemotherapy regimen for patients with early-stage non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients taking cisplatin plus pemetrexed...
Chicago—A randomized phase 2 trial found that cisplatin plus pemetrexed was a safe and effective adjuvant chemotherapy regimen for patients with early-stage non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients taking cisplatin plus pemetrexed...
Chicago—A randomized phase 2...
09/19/2011
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Six-Year Follow-Up of Lenalidomide for Multiple Myeloma
09/19/2011
Chicago—After 6 years of follow-up in a phase 2 trial, researchers found that a combination therapy of dexamethasone, lenalidomide, and clarithromycin remained an effective regimen for patients who were newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma....
Chicago—After 6 years of follow-up in a phase 2 trial, researchers found that a combination therapy of dexamethasone, lenalidomide, and clarithromycin remained an effective regimen for patients who were newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma....
Chicago—After 6 years of...
09/19/2011
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Glucose-Lowering Effect of Insulin Degludec
09/19/2011
San Diego—In a randomized, double-blind, 2-period, crossover trial, researchers found the glucose-lowering effect of insulin degludec was evenly distributed in the first and second 12-hour periods in patients with type 2 diabetes. They also...
San Diego—In a randomized, double-blind, 2-period, crossover trial, researchers found the glucose-lowering effect of insulin degludec was evenly distributed in the first and second 12-hour periods in patients with type 2 diabetes. They also...
San Diego—In a randomized,...
09/19/2011
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Cost of Comorbidities in Obese Adults
09/19/2011
San Diego—Using data from research databases, researchers confirmed that patients with a body mass index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2 had a higher prevalence of and costs associated with comorbidities compared with patients who had a BMI between 25 and...
San Diego—Using data from research databases, researchers confirmed that patients with a body mass index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2 had a higher prevalence of and costs associated with comorbidities compared with patients who had a BMI between 25 and...
San Diego—Using data from...
09/19/2011
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Pooled Analysis of Exenatide to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
09/19/2011
San Diego—A pooled analysis of 16 studies found that patients with type 2 diabetes treated with exenatide twice daily or once weekly had significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level, fasting glucose, body weight, and systolic...
San Diego—A pooled analysis of 16 studies found that patients with type 2 diabetes treated with exenatide twice daily or once weekly had significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level, fasting glucose, body weight, and systolic...
San Diego—A pooled analysis of...
09/19/2011
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Oral Antidiabetics for Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
09/19/2011
San Diego—An examination of electronic health record data from an integrated health system found that patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who had an oral antidiabetic drug regimen concordant with National Kidney...
San Diego—An examination of electronic health record data from an integrated health system found that patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who had an oral antidiabetic drug regimen concordant with National Kidney...
San Diego—An examination of...
09/19/2011
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Saxagliptin Safe, Effective after 4 Years
09/19/2011
San Diego—After examining 4-year extensions of 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes who took saxagliptin alone or in combination with metformin tolerated the medication....
San Diego—After examining 4-year extensions of 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes who took saxagliptin alone or in combination with metformin tolerated the medication....
San Diego—After examining 4-year...
09/19/2011
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02/13/2014
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
New York—After several poor years, the biotechnology industry rebounded in 2013 with 45 initial public offerings (IPOs) of biotechnology companies and more money flowing into the sector. It was the most activity in the sector since 2000, and...
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Study: Pediatric Patients Benefit From PCMH Utilization
03/22/2017
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public funding efforts should be invested in improving the use of patient centered medical homes for children covered under public insurance, or those who have no insurance at all.
Researchers argue that public...
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High Deductible Health Plans Associated With No Change in Asthma Care
10/26/2021
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in high deductible health plans “was associated with minimal or no reductions in controller medication use for children and adults and no change in asthma exacerbations,” suggesting a potential benefit from...
Authors noted that enrollment in...
10/26/2021
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Cancer Screening Cessation for Older Adults
06/26/2013
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational efforts designed to increase the rates of screening for cancer, which is an important part of standard medical care. However, the balance of the risks and benefits of screening are affected by situations such as...
There are many educational...
06/26/2013
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Mylan gets approval for generic Effexor XR
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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.
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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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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions
08/15/2024
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care
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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 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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