Rose is an associate editorial director at The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®).
She has a BA in journalism & media studies and Spanish from Rutgers University. You can connect with Rose on LinkedIn.
Dr Melissa Levine on Implementing Value-Based Care in the Primary Care Setting
Melissa Levine, MD, a family medicine specialist at Arizona Community Physicians and medical director for the Abacus Health accountable care organization (ACO), discussed strategies for succeeding in an ACO and how primary care can complement oncology care for patients with cancer.
Zanubrutinib Associated With Better OS in Second vs Later Lines of R/R MCL Therapy
A pooled analysis with nearly 3 years of follow-up showed better outcomes when zanubrutinib was given in the second line vs later lines of therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Intensive Therapy More Effective vs Less Intense Therapy in Frail Patients With MM
A recent study suggests that more intensive triplet therapy is more effective than less intensive doublet therapy in frail patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), and that more intensive treatment may even improve frailty itself.
Many Cases of Adult-Onset T1D Are Diagnosed After Age 30, Study Finds
In the overall population of more than 1.3 million US adults, 37% of patients reported being diagnosed with T1D after 30 years, with men and racial or ethnic minorities diagnosed later compared with women and non-Hispanic White adults.
Innovations in Cancer Care Improve Outcomes, but Cost Remains a Barrier: Christine Pfaff, RPh
Christine Pfaff, RPh, senior regional director of operations at American Oncology Network, discusses the role of immunotherapy and precision medicine in oncology, as well as considerations for patient safety and financial toxicity when prescribing oncology drugs.
Bridging RT Before CAR T-Cell Therapy Can Benefit Patients With R/R DLBCL
Researchers found that patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) may benefit from bridging radiation therapy (RT) ahead of receiving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Review Highlights Potential of Neoadjuvant Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Multiple Cancers
Recent evidence suggests that neoadjuvant immunotherapy offers a unique opportunity to explore disease mechanisms and identify new biomarkers of immune checkpoint blockade response and resistance, according to the researchers.
Patients With T1D Report Improved Management Using DIY-CGM vs isCGM
The study aimed to determine the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the smartwatch-integrated, do-it-yourself continuous glucose monitoring (DIY-CGM) device from the perspective of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Sociodemographic, Clinical Variables Impact Metabolic Control in Adolescents With T1D
Self-care adherence, family support and functioning, and school support also indirectly affected the relationship between sociodemographic and clinical variables and metabolic control, a study found.
First-Line Sacituzumab Govitecan Plus Pembrolizumab Shows Promising Early Activity in NSCLC
In a preliminary analysis of the phase 2 EVOKE-02 trial, the investigational combination regimen showed an objective response rate of 56% in previously untreated patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Despite Treatment Improvements, Second Primary Malignancies Adversely Affect MM Prognosis
In a real-world study using data from patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma between 2009 and 2021, second primary malignancies adversely impacted survival outcomes in the modern era of therapeutics.
Novel PET-Based Radiomics Signature Predicts CAR T Efficacy in DLBCL
A PET-based radiomics signature was able to predict the efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and performed better than conventional PET biomarkers in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Long-Term Data Show Consistent OS Benefit With Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in mNSCLC
The combination demonstrated durable survival benefits among patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) regardless of PD-L1 expression levels at a minimum follow-up of more than 6 years.
AML-Specific Early Mortality Risk Indices May Increase Accuracy of Care Quality Measurements
A study found acute myeloid leukemia (AML) salvage therapy was independently associated with early mortality compared with frontline therapy, suggesting that algorithms measuring quality of care should incorporate risk mortality indices that factor in disease characteristics and treatment status.
National Alliance Guideline Identifies Key PBM Concerns for Health Plan Purchasers
The playbook includes resources for purchasers to help in their dealings with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), including best practice checklists, sample questionnaires for choosing consultants, and recommendations for contracting language.
Study Suggests CAR T-Cell Therapy Safe, Effective After Allo-SCT in Multiple Myeloma
A retrospective analysis of the CARTITUDE-1 trial suggests that patients who have undergone allogeneic stem cell transplant (allo-SCT) prior to receiving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma experience comparable outcomes to allo-SCT–naïve patients.
Dr Jennifer Brown Discusses Zanubrutinib Uptake in CLL, SLL
Jennifer Brown, MD, PhD, director of the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discussed the uptake of zanubrutinib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL).
EMA Accepts Marketing Application for Odronextamab in R/R DLBCL, Follicular Lymphoma
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for odronextamab for relapsed/refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL) or R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) following disease progression after at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy.