Cameron Santoro

Here are 5 key points for pre–breast screening preparation that cover the areas of risk assessment, lifestyle adjustments, understanding screening details, managing anxiety, and open provider communication.

CMS actuaries foresee a gradual rise in per capita health spending, slowing initially but eventually outpacing economic growth.

The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) annual meeting 2024 was scheduled to showcase groundbreaking research on the impact of COVID-19 on patients with myocarditis and heart failure.

Blue Shield of California will offer an adalimumab biosimilar at a price that is 75% less than the reference product Humira for the monthly dose.

The legacy of redlining continues to harm minority health, with Black individuals facing higher rates of health issues, linked to environmental factors and limited access to resources in regions previously redlined.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) 2024 report emphasizes significant racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes and calls for increased efforts to improve equity in screening and treatment.

Speakers at the 2024 International Myeloma Society (IMS) conference share the updates from the myeloma space that they were most excited about this year.

A French study found that follitropin alfa, a biosimilar fertility drug, is more cost-effective compared with its originator, leading to potential savings for both patients and the health care system.

Binod Dhakal, MD, associate professor, division of hematology and oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin and lead investigator of the CARTITUDE-4 study, presented updated data at the 2024 International Myeloma Society conference.

Ashraf Badros, MB, ChB, professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, director of the Multiple Myeloma Service, and vice chair of the Clinical Research Committee for the Program in Oncology, compares the AURIGA trial with other studies on maintenance therapy for patients with multiple myeloma.

Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, myeloma specialist and cellular therapist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, presented the results of the CEPHEUS trial and emphasized the positive impact daratumumab has on patients with multiple myeloma.

Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington, dissects the limited data on T-cell therapies for multiple myeloma, infectious complications, and access to specialized treatment centers.

Anant Madabhushi, PhD, executive director for the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute, proposes AI-based solutions to address health care disparities, emphasizing systemic racism and phenotypic variations.

Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, at the University of Washington, determines the optimal use of minimal residual disease (MRD) in individual patient management, including decisions about continuing or stopping treatment.

Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, director of the inpatient dermatology consult service at Brigham & Women's Hospital, discusses the utility of deuruxolitinib for treating moderate to severe alopecia areata (AA).

Semaglutide treatment significantly improved quality of life and reduced flare-ups in patients with obesity and hidradenitis suppurativa.

The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing to address the high cost of semaglutide drugs, finding that many patients cannot afford them despite their potential benefits.

Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, assistant professor of dermatology, director of the inpatient dermatology consult service, and codirector of the Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship at Brigham & Women's Hospital, draws attention to the challenges in identifying specific treatment targets in alopecia areata and the development of effective outcome measures for clinical trials.

World Dense Breast Day emphasizes the need for awareness and advocacy for individuals with dense breasts, which can negatively impact mammogram results and increase breast cancer risk.

Anant Madabhushi, PhD, executive director for the Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute, discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for myeloma research at the 2024 International Myeloma Society conference.

The impact alopecia areata (AA) has on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) may not be accurately measured with EQ-5D-5L, suggesting the need for alternative assessments.

The FDA approved ribociclib (Kisqali) for adjuvant treatment of high-risk, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer.

Davey Daniel, MD, chief medical officer at OneOncology, stresses the need for real-world evidence in genomic testing to improve patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Matthew Zachary, founder of Stupid Cancer, and keynote speaker at the Patient-Centered Oncology Care® (PCOC) 2024 meeting advocated for addressing provider burnout and mental health, arguing that it is essential for delivering quality patient-centered care.

Lalan Wilfong, MD, senior vice president at Thyme Care, highlights the substantial advantages of patient navigation in enhancing patient outcomes and the need for balancing cost and performance when integrating these services into payment models.

Sarah Hogue, PharmD, director of oncology services at St. Luke's Cancer Institute, discusses trends of pharmacists and technicians taking on more clinical responsibilities in oncology, improving patient care, and efficiency.

Mammography facilities are now nationally required to inform patients about their breast density, which can affect cancer detection.

Samyukta Mullangi, MD, MBA, medical director at Thyme Care, explained her excitement to meet with industry leaders, share best practices, and learn about new innovations in oncology care at Patient-Centered Oncology Care® (PCOC) 2024.

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, determines systemic treatment options for severe alopecia areata based on the patient’s medical history, past treatments tried, potential adverse events, in addition to the weighing risk vs benefit of the therapy and the cost for the patient.

Susan Sabo-Wagner, MSN, RN, OCN, of the American Oncology Network, expressed excitement toward networking, innovative discussions, and panels on patient advocacy at Patient-Centered Oncology Care® (PCOC) 2024.