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Cognitive Dysfunction More Likely in Older Adults With Asthma
12/03/2024
Asthma was associated with cognitive dysfunction in a sample of adults aged 60 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Asthma was associated with cognitive dysfunction in a sample of adults aged 60 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Asthma was associated with...
12/03/2024
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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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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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Cognitive Dysfunction More Likely in Older Adults With Asthma
12/03/2024
Asthma was associated with cognitive dysfunction in a sample of adults aged 60 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Asthma was associated with cognitive dysfunction in a sample of adults aged 60 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Asthma was associated with...
12/03/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
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
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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
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
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
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Drive Value-Based Care in Multiple Sclerosis
01/13/2025
A recent study published in Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy explored multiple sclerosis (MS) as a compelling therapeutic area for outcomes-based agreements (OBAs) by assessing the use of patient-reported disability progression to...
A recent study published in Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy explored multiple sclerosis (MS) as a compelling therapeutic area for outcomes-based agreements (OBAs) by assessing the use of patient-reported disability progression to...
A recent study published in...
01/13/2025
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Study Highlights the Substantial Economic and Health Care Burden of Vitiligo
01/13/2025
Patients with vitiligo in the US face significantly higher health care costs and resource utilization compared with the general population, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Patients with vitiligo in the US face significantly higher health care costs and resource utilization compared with the general population, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Patients with vitiligo in the US...
01/13/2025
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Biosimilars Expand Access and Cut Costs in HER2-Positive Cancer Treatment
01/10/2025
Biosimilar versions of trastuzumab have rapidly gained market share in treating HER2-positive breast cancer since their introduction to the US markets.
Biosimilar versions of trastuzumab have rapidly gained market share in treating HER2-positive breast cancer since their introduction to the US markets.
Biosimilar versions of...
01/10/2025
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COVID-19 Infection Linked to Increased Risk of Skin Conditions
01/08/2025
A recent study found that COVID-19 infection significantly increases the risk of developing skin conditions such as vitiligo, chronic urticaria, alopecia areata, and herpes zoster.
A recent study found that COVID-19 infection significantly increases the risk of developing skin conditions such as vitiligo, chronic urticaria, alopecia areata, and herpes zoster.
A recent study found that...
01/08/2025
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Provider Perceptions of Biosimilar Use in Oncology Networks
01/03/2025
Research published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association examined provider perceptions of barriers to biosimilar use in a large oncology network, revealing low levels of perceived barriers and high utilization rates, with...
Research published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association examined provider perceptions of barriers to biosimilar use in a large oncology network, revealing low levels of perceived barriers and high utilization rates, with...
Research published in the...
01/03/2025
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Study Suggests Cognitive Impairment More Likely With Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
12/19/2024
Patients with late-onset multiple sclerosis (MS) performed worse on most classic and social cognitive domains than patients with adult-onset MS after accounting for patient age and disease duration.
Patients with late-onset multiple sclerosis (MS) performed worse on most classic and social cognitive domains than patients with adult-onset MS after accounting for patient age and disease duration.
Patients with late-onset...
12/19/2024
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Evaluating Long-Term Cost Benefits of Etranacogene Dezaparvovec in Hemophilia B Management
12/19/2024
A study published in Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy evaluated the budgetary implications of introducing etranacogene dezaparvovec, a novel gene therapy for hemophilia B, into a US commercial health plan.
A study published in Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy evaluated the budgetary implications of introducing etranacogene dezaparvovec, a novel gene therapy for hemophilia B, into a US commercial health plan.
A study published in Journal of...
12/19/2024
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Financial Hardships Associated With Long COVID Across Income and Education Levels
12/19/2024
A study published in Health Services Research analyzing data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) has revealed a significant association between long COVID and financial hardships.
A study published in Health Services Research analyzing data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) has revealed a significant association between long COVID and financial hardships.
A study published in Health...
12/19/2024
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Oncology Biosimilars Offer Cost-Efficient Solutions for Sustainable Health Care
12/19/2024
Oncology biosimilars have emerged as a cost-effective and affordable alternative to their reference biologics.
Oncology biosimilars have emerged as a cost-effective and affordable alternative to their reference biologics.
Oncology biosimilars have...
12/19/2024
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Global Oncology Biosimilars Market to Surge to $35.79 Billion by 2034
12/19/2024
The global oncology biosimilars market is set to experience remarkable growth, with its value projected to soar from $6.50 billion in 2024 to $35.79 billion by 2034, at an impressive CAGR of 18.6%.
The global oncology biosimilars market is set to experience remarkable growth, with its value projected to soar from $6.50 billion in 2024 to $35.79 billion by 2034, at an impressive CAGR of 18.6%.
The global oncology biosimilars...
12/19/2024
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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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Cognitive Dysfunction More Likely in Older Adults With Asthma
12/03/2024
Asthma was associated with cognitive dysfunction in a sample of adults aged 60 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Asthma was associated with cognitive dysfunction in a sample of adults aged 60 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Asthma was associated with...
12/03/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
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
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