Skylar is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and The Center for Biosimilars®, and joined AJMC® in 2020. She is responsible for covering all aspects of the ever-changing global biosimilar industry and produces content that is accessible and informative for all health care stakeholders.
She has a BA in journalism and media studies from Rutgers University. You can connect with Skylar on LinkedIn.
Rebecca Flynn Notes How NPs, APPs Can Improve Triage Systems in Pediatric Dermatology Clinics
Rebecca Flynn, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, a nurse practitioner (NP) at Children's Mercy Kansas City Dermatology, explained the roles that NPs and advanced practice providers (APPs) can fulfill in ensuring the efficiency of triage systems in a pediatric dermatology clinic.
Kelly Harris Shares How Health Systems Can Implement Mobile Care Units for Dermatology
Kelly Harris, APRN, an advanced practice registered nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, discusses using mobile care units to deliver dermatology care and education to underserved communities and how health systems can implement them.
Faye Brown Explains How Technology Can Be Used to Elevate Dermatology Triage Systems
At the Society for Pediatric Dermatology annual conference, Faye Brown, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, a family nurse practitioner at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, highlights how telemedicine efforts can be utilized within dermatology triage systems to better care for pediatric patients.
Dr Peter Lio Discusses Factors Impacting Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Disease Course
Peter Lio, MD, a dermatologist and clinical assistant professor at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, discusses strategies for managing pediatric atopic dermatitis and how proper management can impact the disease course.
Timothy Caulfield Previews SPD 2024 Session on Misinformation in Pediatric Dermatology
Timothy Caulfield, JD, discusses the sessions he's most looking forward to at this year's Society for Pediatric Dermatology annual meeting, including his talk on overcoming misinformation in pediatric dermatology.
Harnessing AI for Improved Outcomes in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Management
An Italian review highlighted the potential of AI to enhance early diagnosis and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, though challenges such as data privacy, algorithm bias, and interpretability must be addressed to fully leverage AI's benefits in dermatology.
Study Reveals Decline in Inpatient Dermatology Services and Urgent Need for Strategic Support
A recent study found significant regional disparities and a decline in inpatient dermatology encounters and providers across the US from 2013 to 2019, highlighting the need for increased support and improved access to specialized dermatologic care.
Machine Learning Model Could Predict Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diagnosis
A recent study applied machine learning to medical and pharmacy claims data to develop a model for predicting hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) diagnosis, highlighting the potential for improved understanding of HS underdiagnosis on a health care system level.
Patients With Actinic Keratosis Prefer Simulated Daylight PDT Over More Painful Red Light PDT
A recent study found that patients with actinic keratosis experienced more pain during red light photodynamic therapy (PDT) than simulated daylight PDT, emphasizing the need to understand patient experiences for better treatment decisions.
Secukinumab Proves Successful in Treating Severe HS, Safety Persists at Week 52
In a recent study, secukinumab therapy demonstrated adequate safety and efficacy profiles, offering potential benefits for patients with severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who found adalimumab intolerable.
Delays in HS Diagnosis, Treatment Shed Light on Provider Education Gaps
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in Canada often wait long periods of time to receive an HS diagnosis and receive evidence-based therapy, highlighting the need for increased interdisciplinary education on HS management.
Real-World Study Confirms Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Safety in Advanced NSCLC
A real-world study confirmed that the rate of adverse events associated with first-line nivolumab plus iplimumab therapy was in line with the safety profiles of other immuno-oncology and chemotherapy combination regimens.
ASH Abstracts Showcase Effective Treatments for MM, CLL, FL
Abstracts from the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition provided new insight into multiple treatments for patients with multiple myeloma (MM), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and follicular lymphoma (FL).
Vaccines Reduce Declines in Respiratory Parameters Post COVID-19 Among Health Care Workers
Health care workers who received SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations were found to be protected against declines in respiratory parameters after overcoming COVID-19, highlighting the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers.
Descriptions of Physical Limitations, Symptoms of DMD From the Patient, Caregiver Perspective
A recent study encapsulates how patients and caregivers characterize the impact of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) on patients’ physical limitations and symptom burden, potentially helping to inform patient-centered strategies for assessing clinical outcomes in DMD research.
More-Expensive SMA Medication Use Led to Lower Health Care Resource Utilization
Patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treated with a more expensive medication were found to have higher pharmacy costs but lower SMA-related health care resource utilization and medical costs compared with patients receiving standard-of-care nusinersen monotherapy.
Interventions Needed to Increase DMT Uptake in Sickle Cell Disease
A recent study found that uptake of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) has been low among patients with sickle cell disease, suggesting that more interventions that consider individual patient characteristics are needed to improve adoption.