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Adverse Event Data Suggest Selective β1-blockers Pose Asthma Risk
11/11/2024
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and...
11/11/2024
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UC Davis Health Unveils Innovative Strategy to Shield Patients With COPD and Asthma From Wildfire Hazards
09/20/2024
As wildfires become an annual threat due to climate change, health systems must proactively adopt air quality-focused population health approaches to protect vulnerable patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma,...
As wildfires become an annual threat due to climate change, health systems must proactively adopt air quality-focused population health approaches to protect vulnerable patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma,...
As wildfires become an annual...
09/20/2024
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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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Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
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
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Evaluating the Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Contributing to Asthma Disparities in the US
12/21/2023
“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
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Gender, Race, Health, and Limitation Status May Help Target Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Among Patients With Asthma
12/08/2023
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
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Exploring the Coexistence of Chronic Conditions in Patients With Asthma: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Medical Burden
11/16/2023
“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
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Examining Barriers to Biosimilar Adoption in Clinical Practice
11/14/2023
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
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FeNO Suppression Testing Cost Effective for Detecting Nonadherence in Difficult-to-Control Asthma
11/09/2023
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
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E-Cigarette Use Associated With Asthma Among US Adolescents
10/30/2023
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
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Examination of Racial, Socioeconomic Impact on EMS Transfers Among Children With Asthma
10/20/2023
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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Adverse Event Data Suggest Selective β1-blockers Pose Asthma Risk
11/11/2024
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and...
11/11/2024
First Report Managed Care
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UC Davis Health Unveils Innovative Strategy to Shield Patients With COPD and Asthma From Wildfire Hazards
09/20/2024
As wildfires become an annual threat due to climate change, health systems must proactively adopt air quality-focused population health approaches to protect vulnerable patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma,...
As wildfires become an annual threat due to climate change, health systems must proactively adopt air quality-focused population health approaches to protect vulnerable patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma,...
As wildfires become an annual...
09/20/2024
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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
First Report Managed Care
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Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
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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Evaluating the Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Contributing to Asthma Disparities in the US
12/21/2023
“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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Gender, Race, Health, and Limitation Status May Help Target Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Among Patients With Asthma
12/08/2023
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
Exploring the Coexistence of Chronic Conditions in Patients With Asthma: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Medical Burden
11/16/2023
“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
Examining Barriers to Biosimilar Adoption in Clinical Practice
11/14/2023
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
FeNO Suppression Testing Cost Effective for Detecting Nonadherence in Difficult-to-Control Asthma
11/09/2023
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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E-Cigarette Use Associated With Asthma Among US Adolescents
10/30/2023
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
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Using Deep Learning to Measure MS-Specific Brain Damage Beyond Aging
11/11/2024
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in Neurology aimed to differentiate age-related brain changes from multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific neurodegeneration using MRI.
A new study published in...
11/11/2024
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Adverse Event Data Suggest Selective β1-blockers Pose Asthma Risk
11/11/2024
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and...
11/11/2024
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RNAi Therapies Offer New Hope for Patients With Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis
11/08/2024
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) have shown remarkable promise, offering new hope for patients with this rare but devastating genetic disorder.
RNA interference (RNAi)-based...
11/08/2024
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Revolutionary Single-Dose Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Adults with Hemophilia B
11/08/2024
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy for hemophilia B has shown remarkable success in reducing bleeding episodes and improving the quality of life for adult patients, according to a recent international phase III clinical trial.
A groundbreaking gene therapy...
11/08/2024
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Real-World Evidence Supports Efficacy and Safety of Selexipag in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
11/07/2024
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag effectively improves functional class and risk category outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, regardless of maintenance dose.
Real-world data shows selexipag...
11/07/2024
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Clinical Predictors of One-Year Seizure Freedom After SLAH
11/06/2024
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology aimed to predict 1-year seizure freedom for patients undergoing stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy (SLAH) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) using a set of...
A study published in Annals of...
11/06/2024
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Efficacy and Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer
11/05/2024
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies suggests that neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may benefit patients with resectable NSCLC and low tumor PD-L1 levels for event-free survival, showing superior outcomes compared to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
A meta-analysis of 43 studies...
11/05/2024
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Asciminib as First-Line Treatment in Ph+CML-CP
11/01/2024
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for asciminib, a medication for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (Ph+CML-CP).
Novartis received accelerated...
11/01/2024
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HHS Faces Legal Action From 10 Hospitals Over 2023 Medicare Advantage Rule and Reimbursement Calculations
10/30/2024
Ten hospitals sued the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that they were underpaid Medicare reimbursements for serving low-income patients.
Ten hospitals sued the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that they were underpaid Medicare reimbursements for serving low-income patients.
Ten hospitals sued the US...
10/30/2024
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Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors on Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Outcomes
10/29/2024
Relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis were rare in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting.
Relapses and progression of multiple sclerosis were rare in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting.
Relapses and progression of...
10/29/2024
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Understanding Therapy Needs, Payer Coverage Challenges for Patients With Asthma
06/01/2021
Lakiea Wright, MD, MAT, MPH, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and medical director, Thermo Fisher Scientific, describes some of the common challenges of treating uncontrolled persistent asthma, emphasizes the importance of catering to individual...
Lakiea Wright, MD, MAT, MPH, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and medical director, Thermo Fisher Scientific, describes some of the common challenges of treating uncontrolled persistent asthma, emphasizes the importance of catering to individual...
Lakiea Wright, MD, MAT, MPH,...
06/01/2021
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Adverse Event Data Suggest Selective β1-blockers Pose Asthma Risk
11/11/2024
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and asthma-like adverse events appear to be higher with selective β1-blockers than with nonselective blockers and α- and β-blockers.
The risks of asthma and...
11/11/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
UC Davis Health Unveils Innovative Strategy to Shield Patients With COPD and Asthma From Wildfire Hazards
09/20/2024
As wildfires become an annual threat due to climate change, health systems must proactively adopt air quality-focused population health approaches to protect vulnerable patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma,...
As wildfires become an annual threat due to climate change, health systems must proactively adopt air quality-focused population health approaches to protect vulnerable patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma,...
As wildfires become an annual...
09/20/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
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
First Report Managed Care
News
Meta-Analysis Shows Bidirectional Link Between Psoriasis and Asthma
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
Evaluating the Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Contributing to Asthma Disparities in the US
12/21/2023
“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
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