Maggie is a senior editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and produces written, video, and podcast content covering several disease states. She joined AJMC® in 2019, and has been with AJMC®’s parent company, MJH Life Sciences®, since 2014, when she started as a copy editor.
She has a BA in English from Penn State University. You can connect with Maggie on LinkedIn.
Varying Physical Activity for Patients With HFpEF Fails to Increase VO2 Levels
A comparison of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) randomized to 1 of 2 physical activities did not show a significant increase in peak oxygen consumption (VO2) vs guideline-based physical activity.
Researchers Highlight Need for Pediatric-Specific Treatment, Research for MS
Compared with adult-onset multiple sclerosis (MS), pediatric-onset MS has few treatments directed at the condition, specifically those that promote remyelination, enhance neuroprotection, and remediate cognitive deficits.
Study Investigates Types of Support Among Gay Men Living With, Without HIV
Georgetown investigators attempted to answer how type of supportive relationship may affect outcomes among gay men living with and without HIV, comparing results seen with primary and secondary relationships and having no support.
Cosela Approved for Protection Against Myelosuppression From SCLC Treatment
The cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor trilaciclib (Cosela) is the first in its class to receive FDA approval as a protective agent against bone marrow loss from treatment for small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
HIV Self-testing Skyrockets Among Transgender Individuals in New Study
Compared with being offered standard testing services, offers of initial and repeat self-testing led to a 3.5-fold greater uptake of testing for HIV among transgender individuals in a new study out of England and Wales.
Researchers Call for Earlier Monitoring of Cardiac Function Among High-risk Patients
An analysis of 30-year data on participants from the Augusta Heart study shows that Black individuals begin to exhibit potential signs of congestive heart failure earlier than their White counterparts.
Recognize Dermatologists for Their Role in HIV, AIDS Fight, Review Says
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the initial appearance in the United States of what we now know to be HIV and AIDS, first manifesting as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and Kaposi’s sarcoma among gay men and intravenous drug users.
Entresto Is Top HFrEF Treatment Recommendation in Updated ACC Guidelines
Treatment optimization for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is the focus of the American College of Cardiology’s 2021 update to its 2017 Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on managing patients with the condition.