Hannah Musick

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Examining Treatment Delay Trends in Patients With Lung Cancer

07/24/2024

A study in Missouri uncovers a disturbing trend of increasing delays in lung cancer treatment initiation, surpassing national guidelines and prompting a call for further investigation into potential causes.

A study in Missouri uncovers a...

07/24/2024

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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FTC to Sue Top PBMs Over Drug Price Negotiation Tactics

07/22/2024

Hannah Musick ;

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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SDOH Disparities Among Black and Hispanic Patients With Ovarian Cancer

07/18/2024

Hannah Musick ;

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

First Report Managed Care

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Acupuncture May Enhance Sleep Quality in Patients With Parkinson Disease

07/18/2024

Hannah Musick ;

“In this randomized clinical trial, acupuncture improved sleep quality and overall quality of life for individuals with PD. The therapeutic effects persisted for up to 4 weeks, underscoring the potential of acupuncture as a beneficial adjunct...

“In this randomized clinical...

07/18/2024

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Adjuvanted RSVPreF3 Vaccination May Lessen Public Health Burden

07/12/2024

Hannah Musick ;

“These findings highlight the potential of the adjuvanted RSVPreF3 vaccine to substantially reduce RSV disease burden among US older adults aged ≥ 60 years,” said researchers.

“These findings highlight the...

07/12/2024

First Report Managed Care

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New Methods for RSV Prevention and Detection Developed by Georgia State University

07/03/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Georgia State University researchers are developing new tools and technologies to improve treatment, prevention, and detection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with potential applications in drug screening and vaccine development.

Georgia State University...

07/03/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Improving Care for Patients With Cancer Through Early Goal of Care Discussions

07/03/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Standardizing electronic documentation of physician-led goals of care discussions in patients with cancer can lead to improved care integration across health care settings, ensuring comprehensive and individualized quality care for patients...

Standardizing electronic...

07/03/2024

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Challenges and Progress in Understanding and Combating Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

07/02/2024

Hannah Musick ;

While challenges such as vaccine safety, immunogenicity, and durability remain, ongoing research and clinical trials show promise for the development of effective RSV vaccines in the near future according to research compiled in the Official...

While challenges such as vaccine...

07/02/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Measuring the Cost of Health Care Data Cyberattacks

06/26/2024

Hannah Musick ;

As cyberattacks on the health care sector continue to rise, organizations are facing costly breaches driven by ransomware and phishing tactics, with the potential to jeopardize patient and employee safety.

As cyberattacks on the health...

06/26/2024

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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Johnson & Johnson Expands Use of Prezcobix for Pediatric Patients in the US

06/21/2024

Hannah Musick ;

Johnson & Johnson aims to expand use of its HIV-1 therapy, Prezcobix, for younger patients in the US, potentially paving the way for improved treatment options for pediatric patients with the virus.

Johnson & Johnson aims to expand...

06/21/2024

First Report Managed Care