Pearl Steinzor

Jennifer Gass, PhD, FACMG, associate director, Genetics Laboratory, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, discusses the recent Genetics Laboratory, which focuses on next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing in oncology care.

No significant differences regarding racial backgrounds were found when measuring access to biologics among adult patients with psoriasis living in the United States, according to one study.

Careful evaluation of older patients with epilepsy is necessary for minimizing the risk of hyponatremia.

Condition-specific support is needed among patients living with rare disease and their family members.

Predictions for identifying 1-year seizure recurrence performed significantly better in electroencephalography (EEG) without interictal epileptiform discharges.

Patients with Prader-Willi syndrome showed early signs of microvascular disease upon screening.

Most caregivers have common interests and preferences in programs and delivery methods for children with asthma, according to one study.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Kathy Leyden, vice president of community engagement at Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), discusses key initiatives and areas of focus to address hunger and food insecurity issues across Upstate New York.

Women may be at a higher disadvantage than men with adult status epilepticus, according to one study.

Many health care providers are not aware of alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic condition with a wide range of symptoms, a study suggests.

Researchers find a causal relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components for increased risk of psoriasis.

Significant differences in video telehealth use were observed in rural and urban populations, especially among American Indian/Alaska Native veterans, a new study has found.

A recent study found that patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures experienced seizures significantly earlier than patients with epileptic seizures.

Pediatric asthma monitoring practices are performed generally the same worldwide, a study suggests.

Coverage of clinical trial results presented across a range of solid tumor cancers, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and non-small cell lung cancer, among other types; as well as important findings in genomic testing.

Echocardiogram and clinical features help researchers identify epilepsy after encephalitis in children.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the lead researcher from a study published in the July 2023 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® on whether social determinants of health is a predictor for identifying high-cost utilizers among those with commercial health insurance.

Prediction models are needed to identify individuals at high risk for lung cancer who are former smokers and for whom low-dose computed tomography screening is not recommended, according to one study.

While antibiotic treatment is highly effective, soft rick relapsing fever (STRF) can result in severe health complications, including death, if not treated in a timely manner.

School-based asthma education was found to be effective in increasing asthma knowledge both in those who have never received asthma education and those with prior knowledge, a study finds.

Franco Locatelli, MD, PhD, head of the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at IRCCS Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome, discusses the treatment of both adult and pediatric patients with chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD).

Studies suggest natural language processing (NLP) is an effective tool in identifying candidates for epilepsy surgery.

The biggest barriers in collaboration are communication and connectivity, said Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, vice president of value-based and quality programs for Texas Oncology.

Percent recovery index may prove efficient in predicting poor asthma control and exacerbations in adults, a study suggests.

Targeted electrical stimulation may improve memory in patients with epilepsy and traumatic brain injury (TBI), a study found.

Amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) showed efficacy in a phase 3 trial of patients with newly diagnosed advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation.

Franco Locatelli, MD, PhD, a professor and hematologist from Italy, discusses results from the the phase 2 REACH 5 studies assessing the use of ruxolitinib in pediatric patients with chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD).

Researchers examine the complexity of sleep problems in children with epilepsy and the possible connection between neurodevelopmental characteristics that impact quality of life.

Sydney Townsend, executive director of digital health at Texas Oncology, explains how cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact a patient’s mental well-being and how she assesses a patient’s overall cancer care experience.

Microbiome traits are likely regulated by trichostatin A, nuclear factor-κB, and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (CEBP) in asthma exacerbations, a new study suggests