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A new study aimed to summarize publicly available coverage policies of commercial health insurers for digital medicine services.

Persistent disability and risks of death were associated with inflammatory levels in patients following major abdominal surgery.

Laurie Sobel, the associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, moderated a panel discussion with Christine Gilroy, MD, MPH; Victoria Nichols, MPH; and Don Downing, RPh, about insurance coverage of FDA-approved Opill and other OTC contraceptives.

A tailored electronic health record (EHR) alert system did not significantly increase the prescription of guideline-directed medical therapies (GDMT) at hospital discharge for patients with acute heart failure (AHF).

Researchers also suggest potential new genetic associations with macular edema, which warrant further research.

The Biden administration will once again provide free COVID-19 tests for Americans; vaccine skepticism exists on both sides of the presidential race, concerning health officials; the FDA denied an application for the first nasal spray to treat allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

If clinicians empower individuals by giving them the appropriate tools and education to promote brain health, it can make a big difference, said Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD.

Kristin Oaks, DO, Agilon regional medical director at Central Ohio Primary Care, spoke at our recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event held with Zangmeister Cancer Center. Here, she addresses the importance of value-based care within the primary care space.

Subcutaneous epcoritamab produced deep and durable complete remissions in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), with complete responders having favorable long-term outcomes, according to updated data from the phase 1/2 EPCORE NHL-1 trial.

The UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center, which first opened its doors in December 2022, offers a wide array of services to support plan members and others living in the community.

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).

These findings highlight the potential of dupilumab in improving lung function among children that are shown to have uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe type 2 inflammation asthma.

Investigators found a steady reduction of immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels in patients regardless of dupilumab dosing interval.

Researchers add to evidence suggesting that inflammatory factors contribute to increased risk for valvular heart diseases, such as aortic stenosis, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, FACS, a faculty member of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Thoracic Surgery, explained what testing needs to be done to identify the best treatment for patients with lung cancer.

Most people don’t know they have hypertension, and a new recommendation advises that pregnant women should be screened for blood pressure disorders at every appointment; patients in primary care face long wait times, which may be due to physician incentives under value-based payments; a lawsuit in New Jersey targets the residency requirement to allow aid in dying for those out of state.

Approximately 70 to 300 million individuals worldwide are living with myasthenia gravis, an antibody-mediated autoimmune disorder that adversely affects neuromuscular junction function.

We are in the midst of a transformative time in oncology that could also be a little scary if you are not prepared, said Nicolas Ferreyros, managing director of policy, advocacy, and communications, Community Oncology Alliance.

Decreased coronary flow was associated with severe psoriasis, according to one study.

Adalimumab in conjunction with surgery demonstrated more clinical effectiveness and improved quality of life in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) compared with outcomes in those treated with adalimumab alone.

Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is defined by racial differences, which could be explained through social context.

The study’s findings provide support for the use of precessation varenicline and nicotine patches in an adaptive treatment regimen where bupropion is provided to treat nonresponders.

The World Health Organization 2022 Africa regional report underestimated the incidence rate of tuberculosis in sub-Saharan African individuals living with HIV, according to a recent analysis.

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, director of pharmacy at Emory Winship Cancer Institute, shares his unique perspectives as both a provider and payer on the use of prior authorizations (PAs) and "Gold Cards" in patients with rare diseases.

Various health programs may shut down at the end of September without congressional action; maternal health experts push for midwife workforce expansion amidst high maternal mortality rates in the United States; studies find that heightened screen time in teens and tweens before bed can result in a lack of sleep.

Michael Petrosky, MD, of the Allegheny Health Network, discusses how monoclonal antibodies will help in the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants.

An observational study confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted care for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

When patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) received eculizumab, survival rates increased and thromboembolic events/major adverse vascular events (TE/MAVE) decreased.

During this session at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Policy Summit, Yelak Biru, MSc, and Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, explained the importance of screening for and addressing health-related social needs.

In this interview from our Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event, held in partnership with the Zangmeister Cancer Center of Columbus, Ohio, on September 14, Kristine Slam, MD, FACP, Central Ohio Surgical Associates, discusses the benefits of value-based care in the breast cancer space.