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Study Finds Gemcitabine-Docetaxel Combo Outperforms BCG in Treating High-Risk Bladder Cancer
08/23/2024
Gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy may be a viable alternative to bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy may be a viable alternative to bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
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08/23/2024
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Study Finds Low Vaccination Rates Among Pregnant Women With HIV
08/23/2024
Despite recommendations for routine prenatal care, pregnant women living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving routine vaccinations at alarmingly low rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Despite recommendations for routine prenatal care, pregnant women living with HIV (PLHIV) are receiving routine vaccinations at alarmingly low rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Despite recommendations for...
08/23/2024
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Targeting CD38 May Enhance Chemotherapy Efficacy in Small Cell Lung Cancer
08/21/2024
Targeting CD38 may significantly enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), according to study results published in Frontiers in Immunology.
Targeting CD38 may significantly enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), according to study results published in Frontiers in Immunology.
Targeting CD38 may significantly...
08/21/2024
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Study Reveals Long-Term Care Insurance Reduces Hospital Costs and Improves Care
08/21/2024
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can help reduce hospitalization costs and improve care for people with disabilities, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
Long-term care insurance can...
08/21/2024
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Dietary Patterns May Reshape Microbiota to Combat Obesity
08/19/2024
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Dietary patterns that promote beneficial gut microbiota show promise in combating obesity and related metabolic diseases, according to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
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08/19/2024
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The Role of BDNF in MS Remains Ambiguous
08/16/2024
Current evidence regarding the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is largely inconclusive, according to a review article published in Frontiers in Neurology.
Current evidence regarding the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) is largely inconclusive, according to a review article published in Frontiers in Neurology.
Current evidence regarding the...
08/16/2024
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Simple Interventions Reduce Respiratory Infection Days, Antibiotic Use
08/16/2024
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice to use nasal spray at the first sign of a respiratory tract infection reduced the duration of respiratory infections, while nasal spray and a behavioral intervention promoting physical activity and stress...
Compared with usual care, advice...
08/16/2024
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Consensus and Divergence in International Guidelines for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Management
08/09/2024
“In this study, we sought to systematically compare current international guidelines and recommendations and to identify both discrepancies and similarities regarding the management of UTUC,” wrote researchers.
“In this study, we sought to systematically compare current international guidelines and recommendations and to identify both discrepancies and similarities regarding the management of UTUC,” wrote researchers.
“In this study, we sought to...
08/09/2024
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Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program to Improve Access to HIV Care for Women, Children, and Youth
08/09/2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than $68 million in funding to improve access to HIV care for women, infants, children, and youth through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced more than $68 million in funding to improve access to HIV care for women, infants, children, and youth through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
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08/09/2024
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New RSV Vaccines Show Promise, But Global Implementation Challenges Remain
08/09/2024
The fight against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has reached a pivotal moment with the approval of several effective vaccines and treatments, but challenges in global implementation and uptake persist, according to an editorial published...
The fight against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has reached a pivotal moment with the approval of several effective vaccines and treatments, but challenges in global implementation and uptake persist, according to an editorial published...
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08/09/2024
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The Nondelegation Doctrine: The Next Constitutional Showdown (Part 1)
02/12/2025
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust had settled from the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments in Federal Communications Commission v Consumers' Research next month, potentially reviving the long-dormant nondelegation...
Just when you thought the dust...
02/12/2025
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No, President Trump Did Not Actually Sign an Executive Order That Would Increase Drug Costs for Beneficiaries
02/05/2025
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President Trump issued an executive order rescinding several Biden-era health care initiatives, including 3 experimental drug pricing models developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Oh boy did...
On inauguration day, President...
02/05/2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s Confirmation and the Unexpected Turn in the Drug Pricing Debate
01/29/2025
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug Pricing Drama Just when you thought the drug pricing debate couldn't get more interesting, Robert F. Kennedy Jr adds an unexpected twist. During closed-door Senate meetings, President Trump’s US Department of...
The Plot Thickens in Drug...
01/29/2025
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Medicare Drug Negotiations 2.0: New Administration, Same Mission?
01/22/2025
Last week brought 2 major developments in health care policy: President Trump's inauguration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of 15 additional drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. While these...
Last week brought 2 major developments in health care policy: President Trump's inauguration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement of 15 additional drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. While these...
Last week brought 2 major...
01/22/2025
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The First 100 Days: Health Care's Critical Deadlines in 2025
01/15/2025
The 119th Congress faces immediate health care deadlines amid significant leadership transitions. While much attention focuses on high-profile nominations like Dr Oz for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator and...
The 119th Congress faces immediate health care deadlines amid significant leadership transitions. While much attention focuses on high-profile nominations like Dr Oz for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator and...
The 119th Congress faces...
01/15/2025
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Trump's Executive Orders in a Post-Chevron World: Implications for Health Care Policy
01/08/2025
Happy New Year! As we dive into 2025, it’s clear that this year promises to bring significant changes to health care. With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just weeks away, the spotlight is already shifting to how his...
Happy New Year! As we dive into 2025, it’s clear that this year promises to bring significant changes to health care. With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just weeks away, the spotlight is already shifting to how his...
Happy New Year! As we dive into...
01/08/2025
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A Tale of Two Congresses—Health Care Policy in the 117th vs 118th
12/18/2024
The 118th Congress is wrapping up with a whimper rather than a bang when it comes to health care legislation, particularly compared to its predecessor's transformative impact on pharmaceutical policy. As we reflect on these past 4 years, the...
The 118th Congress is wrapping up with a whimper rather than a bang when it comes to health care legislation, particularly compared to its predecessor's transformative impact on pharmaceutical policy. As we reflect on these past 4 years, the...
The 118th Congress is wrapping...
12/18/2024
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Medicare Privatization Under New CMS Leadership: What's Really at Stake
12/11/2024
After writing about Dr Oz's potential impact on Medicare drug negotiations last week, I found myself diving deeper into an aspect of his nomination that deserves closer attention: his vision for Medicare's future. A letter from Senate...
After writing about Dr Oz's potential impact on Medicare drug negotiations last week, I found myself diving deeper into an aspect of his nomination that deserves closer attention: his vision for Medicare's future. A letter from Senate...
After writing about Dr Oz's...
12/11/2024
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Medicare Drug Negotiations Under New CMS Leadership
12/04/2024
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). With this potential change in leadership, are there any implications for Medicare’s drug price negotiation program,...
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). With this potential change in leadership, are there any implications for Medicare’s drug price negotiation program,...
President-elect Donald Trump...
12/04/2024
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When Recess Isn’t a Break: What NLRB v Canning Means for HHS
11/20/2024
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) moves through the Senate, there’s growing discussion about whether a recess appointment could be used to bypass confirmation challenges. The Supreme Court’s...
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) moves through the Senate, there’s growing discussion about whether a recess appointment could be used to bypass confirmation challenges. The Supreme Court’s...
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s...
11/20/2024
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