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‘Hidden’ Signs May Signal Subclinical Progression in Early MS

07/15/2024

Focusing solely on relapse rates and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesion activity to track disease progression in patients with early multiple sclerosis (MS) may miss indicators of subclinical disease activity, with important implications...

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07/15/2024

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MS Disease-Modifying Treatments Affect Cellular Response to Epstein-Barr Virus Antigen

06/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Testing cellular response to Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen-1 (EBNA-1) may benefit patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a study published in the journal Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation.

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06/14/2024

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Patient Diagnosed With Clinically Isolated Syndrome After Traumatic Brain Injury: Case Study

05/30/2024

Grace Taylor, MS, MA

Researchers presented a case study of a 71-year-old White man who was diagnosed with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) after experiencing a traumatic brain injury.

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05/30/2024

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Using Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Improve Fatigue, Mood Challenges in Adolescents With Neuroimmune Disease

05/28/2024

Grace Taylor, MS, MA

Study examines the effectiveness of the Learning to BREATHE mindfulness-based intervention in improving fatigue and mood challenges in a adolescent population with neuroimmune disease.

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05/28/2024

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Neurologist Recognized for Pioneering MS Research and Treatment Strategies

04/24/2024

Hannah Musick

Dr Rhonda Voskuhl received the 2024 John Dystel prize for her groundbreaking research on sex differences in multiple sclerosis (MS), advancing women's health.

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04/24/2024

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Trial to Test CAR T-Cell Therapy for Refractory Progressive MS

03/18/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

An autologous, fully human CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell product candidate recently received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an investigational new drug for the treatment of patients with refractory...

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03/18/2024

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Dairy, Gluten Show No Major Effect on MS Activity and Quality of Life

02/15/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Dairy and gluten intake had no substantial effects on disease activity and quality of life in a retrospective study of 186 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers published their findings online in Multiple Sclerosis Journal –...

Dairy and gluten intake had no...

02/15/2024

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Risk of MS Lower in People Living With HIV

01/10/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

People living with HIV have a lower risk of multiple sclerosis, according to an article published ahead of print in Annals of Neurology.

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01/10/2024

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Cautious Excitement Follows First-in-Human Stem Cell Trial for Progressive MS

12/14/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Fifteen patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) showed stability in lesion load, brain activity, and clinical and laboratory outcomes, with no serious adverse events, 12 months after receiving an injection of human stem...

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12/14/2023

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High-Efficacy Therapies for Treatment-Naïve Patients With Relapsing–Remitting MS

12/05/2023

Hannah Musick

“By minimizing the accumulation of neurological damage early in the disease course, early treatment with HETs may enhance long-term clinical outcomes over the lifetime of the patient,” said researchers.

“By minimizing the accumulation...

12/05/2023

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Shortened Hospital Stay With Standardized Order Set

09/14/2018

Compared with usual care, care provided under an electronic health system-based standardized order set was associated with a 31% lower steroid dose and a 1.1-day shorter length of stay in the hospital, with no effect on readmission rates, a...

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‘Meaningful Use’ Regs for Electronic Medical Records Finally Drop!

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Debate Over Health Plan-Driven Clinical Pathways Continues

08/15/2016

By Dean Celia

While a California bill to restrict payer-driven clinical pathways was defeated, a similar bill was recently proposed in Connecticut, further stoking the debate between whether or not payers should be allowed to have input in the development...

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Carper, Coburn urge supercommittee to focus on Medicare, Medicaid waste

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Call for Inclusion of PCPs in Hospital Teams

01/28/2015

Internal medicine resaerchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have proposed a collaborative model that coordinates primary care practitioners and hospitalists.

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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.

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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,...

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06/11/2024

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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.

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05/24/2024

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Navigating Payment Models in the CGT Landscape: Insights and Innovations

05/21/2024

Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies, McKesson

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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05/21/2024

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Unlocking the Future of Managed Care Pharmacy: A Deep Dive into Federal Legislation and Regulations

05/15/2024

Jennifer L. Mathieu Senior Vice President, Professional and Government Affairs, AMCP

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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05/15/2024

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Personalizing Weight Loss Management With GLP-1 Agonists

04/05/2024

Featuring Tejaswi Kompala, MD, head of cardiometabolic clinical strategy, Teladoc

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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.

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04/05/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Substance Use Disorder and Social Determinants of Health

03/27/2024

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...

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03/27/2024

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Integrating Behavioral Health Services to Reduce ED Visits: Suicide Prevention and Preemptive Primary Care

03/25/2024

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO at NeuroFlow

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Come join us for the first installment of a captivating two-part series featuring an expert committed to minimizing emergency department visits through the implementation of behavioral health integrations. Dr Zaubler will offer valuable...

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03/25/2024

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Navigating the Evolution of Digital Solutions in Health Care

02/27/2024

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.

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02/27/2024

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Advancements and Challenges in Diabetes Management

02/27/2024

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.

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