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

05/30/2024

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.

Researchers presented a case...

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.

Study examines the effectiveness...

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.

Dr Rhonda Voskuhl received the...

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...

An autologous, fully human CD19...

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.

People living with HIV have a...

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...

Fifteen patients with secondary...

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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Novel Neurotherapeutic Class May Prove Beneficial for Both Relapsing, Progressive MS

11/22/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The review provides a summary of the evolving landscape of multiple sclerosis treatment options, including disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), investigative remyelinating strategies, impending neurotherapeutics, and stem cell therapies.

The review provides a summary of...

11/22/2023

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Patients With MS Switching to Teriflunomide: Characteristics, Utilization, and Relapses

11/09/2023

Hannah Musick ;

“Switching to teriflunomide from existing DMTs in patients with relapsing MS resulted in a reduction in outpatient HCRU in this analysis of US claims data,” said researchers.

“Switching to teriflunomide from...

11/09/2023

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Patient-Physician Interactions: Patients with IBS

08/15/2013

Tori Socha ;

Previous studies have demonstrated that an effective patient-physician relationship can improve clinical outcomes in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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08/15/2013

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Diabetes Control Tied to Improved Outcomes After PCI

04/20/2017

A recent study found that people with type 2 diabetes who maintain good blood sugar control in the years after receiving a coronary artery stent are associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.

A recent study found that people...

04/20/2017

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Monthly Dupilumab Effective for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis, Study Suggests

09/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

According to new findings, over 80% of patients taking dupilumab achieved at least a 50% decrease on the Eczema Area and Severity Index between baseline and week 16.

According to new findings, over...

09/14/2021

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Lifetime Burden of Inaccurate HER2 Testing

07/22/2013

Tori Socha ;

Chicago—Among the estimated 26,870 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, 20% had tumors that overexpress the human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) gene, a marker of severity of disease that can influence therapy selection. All...

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07/22/2013

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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.

Learn about the impacts of the...

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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Using Lenalidomide and Rituximab, Tazemetostat, or Bispecific Antibodies to Treat Patients With Follicular Lymphoma

04/06/2024

Featuring Peter Martin, MD

During the 2024 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies meeting in New York, Peter Martin, MD, argued in favor of alternative treatment regimens over CAR T-cell therapy for treating follicular lymphoma.

During the 2024 Great Debates &...

04/06/2024

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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.

Delve into the rising demand for...

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

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

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

Featuring Tom Zaubler, MD, MPH, CMO a...

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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