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07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
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12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups...
12/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
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12/08/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Targeted interventions to increase physical activity among US adults with asthma may benefit from considering gender, race, health status, and limitation status, according to a study published in the Journal of Asthma.
Targeted interventions to increase physical activity among US adults with asthma may benefit from considering gender, race, health status, and limitation status, according to a study published in the Journal of Asthma.
Targeted interventions to...
12/08/2023
First Report Managed Care
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11/16/2023
Hannah Musick
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
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11/14/2023
Hannah Musick
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores...
11/14/2023
First Report Managed Care
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11/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide...
11/09/2023
First Report Managed Care
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10/30/2023
Hannah Musick
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the...
10/30/2023
First Report Managed Care
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10/20/2023
Julie Gould
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors...
10/20/2023
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10/18/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations,...
10/18/2023
First Report Managed Care
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07/07/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“In some patients with COPD, type 2 inflammation may increase exacerbation risk and may be indicated by elevated blood eosinophil counts,” said researchers. 
“In some patients with COPD, type 2 inflammation may increase exacerbation risk and may be indicated by elevated blood eosinophil counts,” said researchers. 
“In some patients with COPD,...
07/07/2023
First Report Managed Care
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06/20/2023
Julie Gould
“Our results consolidate the strategic position of dupilumab in its role as an excellent therapeutic option currently available within the context of modern biological treatments of severe asthma and CRSwNP, frequently driven by type 2 airway...
“Our results consolidate the strategic position of dupilumab in its role as an excellent therapeutic option currently available within the context of modern biological treatments of severe asthma and CRSwNP, frequently driven by type 2 airway...
“Our results consolidate the...
06/20/2023
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07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
12/21/2023
Hannah Musick
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately,” said researchers. “The findings of this paper suggesting asthma disparities continue to persist may increase public health programs awareness to better deliver effective and evidence-based...
“Asthma affects certain groups...
12/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
12/08/2023

Lisa Kuhns, PhD

Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Targeted interventions to increase physical activity among US adults with asthma may benefit from considering gender, race, health status, and limitation status, according to a study published in the Journal of Asthma.
Targeted interventions to increase physical activity among US adults with asthma may benefit from considering gender, race, health status, and limitation status, according to a study published in the Journal of Asthma.
Targeted interventions to...
12/08/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
11/16/2023
Hannah Musick
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma management should be aware of coexisting chronic diseases in asthma patients and endeavor to reduce morbidities in vulnerable patients,” said researchers.
“Physicians providing asthma...
11/16/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
11/14/2023
Hannah Musick
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores the experiences and perspectives of academic clinicians on increasing biosimilar adoption, emphasizing the need for education and systemic changes in pricing and reimbursement to improve acceptance among...
This research summary explores...
11/14/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
11/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) suppression testing (FeNOSuppT), as a screening tool before biologic therapy in difficult-to-control asthma cases, demonstrated cost savings of $4435 per patient over 1 year and was deemed cost-effective...
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide...
11/09/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
10/30/2023
Hannah Musick
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the factors associated with e-cigarette use among US adolescents and explores the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma. Researchers provide insights into public health strategies to reduce e-cigarette use...
This article investigates the...
10/30/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
10/20/2023
Julie Gould
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors sought “to characterize differences in prehospital treatment and transport of children with suspected asthma exacerbations by race and ethnicity, within the context of community socioeconomic status.”
In a recent study, authors...
10/20/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
10/18/2023

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, children, older adults, and marginalized communities, are at higher risk from wildfire smoke exposure. It can exacerbate health conditions and even impact mental...
Vulnerable populations,...
10/18/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
07/07/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“In some patients with COPD, type 2 inflammation may increase exacerbation risk and may be indicated by elevated blood eosinophil counts,” said researchers. 
“In some patients with COPD, type 2 inflammation may increase exacerbation risk and may be indicated by elevated blood eosinophil counts,” said researchers. 
“In some patients with COPD,...
07/07/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
08/07/2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expressed deep concern in response to long-term care (LTC) hospital payment updates finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) on August 1, 2024.
The American Hospital...
08/07/2024
First Report Managed Care
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08/05/2024
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlighted the significant impact of severe obesity on myocardial ultrastructure in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), revealing potential...
A recent study published in...
08/05/2024
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08/05/2024
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma tend to have a poorer response and shortened progression-free survival with each subsequent treatment, but new treatment options are emerging.
Patients with...
08/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
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07/30/2024
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer months may protect against the development of follicular lymphoma, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
High sun exposure in warmer...
07/30/2024
First Report Managed Care
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07/29/2024
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group updated its recommendation for the use of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults so that people ages 60 to 74 with certain underlying conditions...
The Center for Disease Control...
07/29/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
07/26/2024
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis spanning 12.4 million patients found a significant bidirectional association between psoriasis and asthma. Researchers published their findings online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
A recent systematic review and...
07/26/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
07/24/2024
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise among Latino gay and bisexual men, health policy advocates stress the need for more federal assistance for HIV treatment and prevention in this community.
As HIV rates continue to rise...
07/24/2024
First Report Managed Care
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07/22/2024
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) over drug price negotiation tactics for insulin to make health care more affordable.
FTC to sue the largest...
07/22/2024
First Report Managed Care
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07/19/2024
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases after COVID-19-era social distancing and masking eased was partly due to increased testing in outpatient settings as well as changes to the RSV genome, according to a study published online...
The jump in respiratory...
07/19/2024
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07/18/2024
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in Gynecologic Oncology reveals how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact the well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, emphasizing the need for targeted...
Research published in...
07/18/2024
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