Hayden is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She joined the AJMC team in 2021, where she produces written and video content covering multiple disease states.
She has a BA in journalism & media studies from Rutgers University. You can connect with Hayden on LinkedIn.
Dr Amitkumar Mehta: CAR T-Cell and Bispecific Therapy Are Complementary, Not Competitors
Amitkumar Mehta, MD, MBA, University of Alabama at Birmingham, notes the long-term data and potential curative effects of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, while expressing optimism about bispecific therapy with ongoing evolution and the chance of significant patient responses.
Dr Edward Arrowsmith: Trust and Compromise Are Essential in Building Oncology Clinical Care Pathways
Edward "Ted" Arrowsmith, MD, MPH, medical director for pathways at OneOncology and managing partner at Tennessee Oncology, highlights the need for trust between payers and providers, as well as finding balance in building consistent clinical pathways while prioritizing specific practice needs.
How Can Oncology Clinical Pathways Contribute to Burnout? Dr Lucy Langer Explains
There is a lot of noise in the health care system, and oncologists need to collaborate and decide on common shared goals, said Lucy Langer, MD, MSHS, national medical director of oncology and genomics at UnitedHealthcare.
Dr Samyukta Mullangi on Leveraging Technology Intelligently in Oncology Care
Leveraging technology intelligently can make the patient-doctor interaction much more seamless and connected, said Samyukta Mullangi, MD, MBA, medical director of oncology at Thyme Care, medical oncologist at Tennessee Oncology.
Dr Mona Shahriari Talks Unique Challenges in Treating Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color
Mona Shahriari, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University and associate director of clinical trials at Central Connecticut Dermatology, discusses unique challenges dermatologists face when treating patients with skin of color, who may present differently from White patients.
Multidisciplinary Surgical Team Approach Improves OS in Ovarian Cancer
After implementing a multidisciplinary surgical approach, researchers found that use of the new approach, residual disease, and age were all independent predictors of overall and progression-free survival for patients with ovarian cancer.
Triplet Maintenance Therapy Effective in Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Results from the OPEB-01/APGOT-OV4 trial highlight the potential benefits of using olaparib, pembrolizumab, and bevacizumab as a triplet maintenance therapy for patients who have responded to chemotherapy after experiencing platinum-sensitive recurrence in ovarian cancer.
Dr Mona Shahriari Discusses Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color
Mona Shahriari, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University and associate director of clinical trials at Central Connecticut Dermatology, provides on overview of the treatment landscape in patients with skin of color with plaque psoriasis.
Dr April Armstrong: Clinician Education Needed to Overcome AD Treatment Barriers
April Armstrong, MD, MPH, of University of California, Los Angeles, gave an overview of her Fall Clinical Dermatology session on treating atopic dermatitis (AD) in patients with diverse skin tones and weighed in on how to address related treatment barriers.
Sacubitril/Valsartan Reduces Natriuretic Peptide Levels, Improves QOL in Patients With HFpEF
The improvement in quality of life (QOL) seen with use of sacubitril/valsartan for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) could potentially result in more favorable clinical results.
Darker Skin Means Different Presentations of Skin Diseases, Explains Dr James Song
Recognizing that skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa present differently in skin of color can prevent delays in diagnosis and treatment, explained James Song, MD, director of clinical research and associate chief medical officer at Frontier Dermatology.
Dr James Q. Del Rosso Explores the Latest Advancements in Dermatology
There are many drugs that have been around for years and others with strong data awaiting FDA approval that are beneficial in treating conditions like atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, said James Q. Del Rosso, DO.
Dr James Song Addresses Disparities in HS Presentation, Severity Among Diverse Patients
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can present differently in diverse patients, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis and therefore delayed treatment, explained James Song, MD, director of clinical research and associate chief medical officer at Frontier Dermatology.
Dr Raj Chovatiya Calls Ruxolitinib Cream a Game Changer for Nonsegmental Vitiligo
The FDA approval of topical ruxolitinib 1.5% cream changed the game for vitiligo treatment in both adult and pediatric patients, said Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr Peter Lio: Setting a New Standard for Biologics Use in Atopic Dermatitis
Peter A. Lio, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, addresses how dermatologists need to focus on patient needs when determining the best use of new biologics in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
JAK Inhibitors Are Revolutionizing Dermatology Field, Says Dr Mona Shahriari
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are not only efficacious in terms of skin disease improvement, but also in terms of itch management, explained Mona Shahriari, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University and associate director of clinical trials at Central Connecticut Dermatology.
What to Expect at Dr Peter Lio's AD Session: 2023 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference
Peter A. Lio, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, gives a preview of his session on mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) in skin of color.