Jolynn Tumolo

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Gene Therapy Improves Motor Function but Misses Primary Endpoint in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trial

11/21/2023

The single-dose gene therapy Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) increased motor function in children ages 4 through 7 years with Duchenne muscular dystrophy compared with placebo.

The single-dose gene therapy...

11/21/2023

Neurology

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Impact of Dimethyl Fumarate for Primary Progressive MS Unclear After Open-Label Extension

02/22/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

A study comparing dimethyl fumarate to placebo for patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis yielded mixed results, prompting investigators to recommend more research.

A study comparing dimethyl...

02/22/2023

First Report Managed Care

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Obesity, Metabolic Comorbidity Rates Up in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

04/21/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Despite the prevalence of obesity and metabolic conditions increasing in patients with inflammatory bowel disease over the past decade, the prescription rate for anti-obesity medications has only slightly increased, researchers said.

Despite the prevalence of...

04/21/2023

First Report Managed Care

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Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbations in Patients With Type 2 Inflammation

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,...

07/07/2023

First Report Managed Care

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Hospital-Onset CDI Incidence, Antibiotic Use Drop With Two-Step Testing

08/16/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The implementation of two-step testing for Clostridioides difficile infection may lead to a decrease in hospital-onset CDI and antibiotic use, suggesting improved diagnostic specificity and indirect reassurance against underdiagnosis and...

The implementation of two-step...

08/16/2023

First Report Managed Care

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Sleep Loss Quickly Impairs Mental Well-being

07/14/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Three consecutive nights of fewer than 6 hours of sleep causes deterioration of mental and physical well-being.

Three consecutive nights of...

07/14/2021

Psych Congress Network

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Urgency of Drug-Seeking Habit, Not Drug Itself, Drives Addiction Relapse

01/28/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Ingrained habits in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) appear to contribute to the perpetuation of drug-seeking behavior and relapse rather than the drug itself, suggests a study involving rats published in Biological Psychiatry.

Ingrained habits in individuals...

01/28/2022

Psych Congress Network

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Nursing Homes With More Long-term Residents More Open to Nonpharmacologic Intervention

01/23/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

To understand the impact of nursing home characteristics on intervention choices, researchers studied facilities across Virginia that either implemented or showed no interest in a nonpharmacologic therapy for residents with dementia.

To understand the impact of...

01/23/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Buprenorphine During Pregnancy Associated With Less Neonatal Risk Than Methadone

12/06/2022

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Pregnant women with opioid use disorder may have more favorable neonatal health outcomes with buprenorphine compared with methadone treatment, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Pregnant women with opioid use...

12/06/2022

Addiction Professional

LTC Bulletin Board

DIVERT Scale Predicts Risk of Emergency Department Use in Older Patients

06/01/2015

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Canadian researchers have developed a scale to assess the risk of future emergency department use among older adults who live at home.

Canadian researchers have...

06/01/2015

Annals of Long-Term Care