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Unusual eating behavior can be seen in 70% of children who have autism, and it is so characteristic of this group that hypersensitivity to food textures or temperatures can be a reason for parents to look into an autism diagnosis, according to new research from Penn State College of Medicine.

Nivolumab (Opdivo) monotherapy is currently indicated for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who were previously treated with the targeted therapy sorafenib, sold as Nexavar, based on the CheckMate 040 trial. Assessing the safety and efficacy of nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab (Yervoy) among these patients, researchers have observed clinically meaningful responses and an acceptable safety profile.

As the CDC released data showing an approximate 500% increase in the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) in urban areas between 2014 and 2017, a study published in the American Journal of Public Health revealed that a significant amount of MSM elsewhere live in PrEP-access deserts.

A federal judge upheld the Trump administration's expansion of short-term health insurance plans that lack coverage requirements of the Affordable Care Act; politicians and others call for change after The Washington Post published a government database tracking nationwide opioid distribution along with unsealed court documents showing the role of various companies in the drug crisis; the plight of mentally ill refugees in the mix of detained undocumented immigrants is going unnoticed.

While poor sleep quality is common in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), it is unclear which factors other than sleep disordered breathing may contribute to poor sleep quality for these patients. A study published in ERJ Open Research found that providers should target depression and coexisting sleep disorders in order to improve sleep quality and quality of life for patients with ILD.

Researchers from Houston Methodist Cancer Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center said they demonstrated a new monoclonal antibody blocked ovarian and pancreatic tumor activity in mice.

In a study recently published in Respirology, investigators sought to identify the benefit of using a handheld flow meter in screening patients for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A new initiative seeking to transform healthcare delivery will elevate precision medicine with a focus on cancer, Alzheimer disease, cardiovascular disease, and more.

The amount of riboflavin (vitamin B2) consumed through one’s diet may have an impact on migraine.

It is important to understand the indirect costs that can be associated with a drug, as well as direct costs.

Genetics are believed to play a role in who develops diabetic retinopathy, because many patients live for years with diabetes and never develop the ocular condition.

The authors said their case highlights how t(15; 17) by itself is never sufficient to diagnose acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) without confirmation by other methods.

Researchers said if the findings are confirmed, pregnant women may want to limit their time outdoors when air quality advisories indicate unhealthy conditions.

While obesity is frequently observed in patients with psoriatic disease, it is even more common in those who have only psoriasis alone, researchers said.

This week, the top managed care news included CMS pushing for bundled payments in radiation oncology; reports detailing deficiencies in hospice care; a study finding widening disparities in life expectancy among white Americans.

After nearly a decade of adhering to treatment, cells harboring HIV could still be found in the cerebrospinal fluid of half of the participants.

The July issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on co-pay accumulator adjustment programs, heroin overdoses among the insured, and potential savings from steering patients to lower-priced services, among other topics. Here are 5 findings from research published in the issue.

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CVS is lauching a clinical trial for a new device that would allow patients with kidney disease to receive dialysis at home; in response to the Trump administration's family planning rule, Planned Parenthood of Illinois will stop accepting Title X funding so providers can discuss abortion as an option when counseling pregnant women; the Environmental Protection Agency will not ban the use of controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health issues in infants anf children.

A study presented at the American Headache Society 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting found that care for patients with migraine has room for improvement, based on the results of a web-based survey of more than 20,000 people.

When it comes to performing high-risk procedures, the majority of hospitals do not perform them often enough to meet safety standards, according to a new report from The Leapfrog Group.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant complication for patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who are being treated with immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs), and a new assessment model may help to predict VTE in this population.

Under new guidance released by Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Treasury, high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) with health savings accounts can cover chronic care treatment before a patient meets their deductible.

Panelists at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions' Leadership Summits highlighted the ways their companies are customizing care and benefits to meet the needs of their employees.

A phase 2b clinical trial is producing promising results for a personalized cancer vaccine used in patients with stage III and IV resected melanoma.

The House voted to repeal the Cadillac tax, which, after being delayed twice, was expected to go into effect in 2022; provisional data releaased by the CDC indicate that drug overdose rates have dropped for the first time in 3 decades; the Center for Science in the Public Interest filed comments with the FDA urging it to take a more active role in regulating marijuana.

A new study of Medicare Part D spending on generic and brand name drugs from the list of essential medications maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) documents spending increases and shortages.

The findings support 2017 guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association to more aggressively treat high blood pressure.

An anaysis of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) diagnostic tests for 15 years, water disinfection treatment, and water sources has found that where a city gets it water can increase the risk of NTM infection more than how the water is treated.