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October 19th 2020

OneOncology Launches Research Network Subsidiary

Mary Caffrey
The launch comes as major cancer research organizations are calling for ways to increase diversity in clinical trials.
Mother and child
October 19th 2020

Perinatal Exposure to HIV Requires Specialized, Coordinated Care

Maggie L. Shaw
Pediatricians and pediatric HIV specialists need to coordinate their care plans for infants born with potential perinatal exposure to the virus, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Age Impacts Success of Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
October 18th 2020

Age Impacts Success of Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Gianna Melillo
Although probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is safe and effective , age at the time of initial intervention and bilateral surgery constitutes a significant risk for a failed procedure, according to study results published in BMC Ophthalmology.
Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—First US Case of COVID-19 Reinfection and Other Health News
October 18th 2020

Podcast: This Week in Managed Care—First US Case of COVID-19 Reinfection and Other Health News

AJMC Staff
Every week, The American Journal of Managed Care® recaps the top managed care news of the week, and you can now listen to it on our podcast, Managed Care Cast.
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October 17th 2020

Analysis Shows Utility of Tool to Detect Motor Function Change in SMA

Jaime Rosenberg
Analyzing data from a phase 2 study of patients with type 2 or non-ambulant type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA,) researchers found that the assessment is a valid, reliable, and responsive assessment of motor function ability for these patients.
Assessing Impact of Parkinson Disease Symptoms on Caregivers, Patients Amid COVID-19
October 17th 2020

Assessing Impact of Parkinson Disease Symptoms on Caregivers, Patients Amid COVID-19

Matthew Gavidia
In assessing symptoms of Parkinson disease exacerbated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, nonmotor neuropsychiatric and automatic symptoms were noted to particularly affect both patients and their respective caregivers.
Propelled by Targeted Therapies, NSCLC Mortality Fell Between 2013 to 2016
October 17th 2020

Propelled by Targeted Therapies, NSCLC Mortality Fell Between 2013 to 2016

Allison Inserro
Nearly 10,000 deaths from non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were likely delayed between 2014 to 2016, the researchers calculated.
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October 16th 2020

Identifying Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis Who Need Cardiovascular Risk Factor Interventions

Laura Joszt, MA
Using the Framingham risk score to differentiate patients with psoriatic arthritis with and without coronary artery disease can underestimate cardiovascular risks in these patients.
Prognosis Poor for Patients With Heart Failure, COVID-19
October 16th 2020

Prognosis Poor for Patients With Heart Failure, COVID-19

Maggie L. Shaw
Patients with heart failure should be classified as high risk in light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; they are thought to be more susceptible to the virus.
Depression Worsens Symptom Burden in Patients With MPNs, Study Says
October 16th 2020

Depression Worsens Symptom Burden in Patients With MPNs, Study Says

Jaime Rosenberg
Results from a large international survey indicated that depression worsened the systemic symptom burden for patients.
Inconsistent Sleep Linked With Inflammatory Dysfunction in Women
October 16th 2020

Inconsistent Sleep Linked With Inflammatory Dysfunction in Women

Matthew Gavidia
Inconsistent sleep was found to be significantly associated with inflammatory dysfunction, particularly in women, according to study findings.
AJMC® in the Press, October 16, 2020
October 16th 2020

AJMC® in the Press, October 16, 2020

AJMC Staff
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
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October 16th 2020

What We’re Reading: Pain Reliever Pregnancy Warning; COVID-19 Record Increases; Blood Type and COVID-19 Risk

AJMC Staff
The FDA strengthens its guidance for pain reliever use in pregnant women; the United States sees its greatest increase in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases since August; studies point to association of blood type and COVID-19 risk.
Nkinsi
October 16th 2020

UW Medical Students Force Change to Key Kidney Measure to End Disparity

Mary Caffrey
Prompted by students, the medical school overturned a longstanding diagnostic protocol that was not well-founded in evidence.
This Week in Managed Care: October 16, 2020
October 16th 2020

This Week in Managed Care: October 16, 2020

This week, the top managed care news included the first case of COVID-19 reinfection in the United States; a positive side to halting trials to evaluate vaccine safety; a rise in employer-sponsored health insurance premiums for 2020.
Diabetes Risk Factors Dominate Top Causes of Global Mortality, Heighten COVID-19 Risks
October 15th 2020

Diabetes Risk Factors Dominate Top Causes of Global Mortality, Heighten COVID-19 Risks

Gianna Melillo
New data estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study published by The Lancet illustrate how rising rates of chronic disease and public health failures compounded over decades to worsen the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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October 15th 2020

The Rise of the Digital-First Health Care Approach

Jeff Spahr
Interactive technology plays an ever-increasing role in our everyday lives, so it only makes sense that this rapidly improving technology is making its way other areas of our lives, including health care.
Study Findings Highlight Differences in MS Characteristics Between Sex, Disease Course
October 15th 2020

Study Findings Highlight Differences in MS Characteristics Between Sex, Disease Course

Jaime Rosenberg
Differences in clinical and demographic characteristics between men and women with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more prevalent regarding disease course than they are when stratifying by sex.
Michael Fitts, Michael J. Fox Foundation
October 15th 2020

A Patient Perspective on Early-Onset Parkinson Disease

Michael S. Fitts, assistant dean for user access and diversity for The University of Alabama at Birmingham, speaks on his experience with early-onset Parkinson disease and the challenges and misconceptions associated with the condition.
Higher Risk of Atherosclerosis Not Apparent in HIV-Positive Individuals
October 15th 2020

Higher Risk of Atherosclerosis Not Apparent in HIV-Positive Individuals

Maggie L. Shaw
A recent study of persons with HIV shows that their HIV infection was not associated with progression of subclinical atherosclerosis.
AMCP Nexus 2020
October 15th 2020

5 Things to Look for at AMCP Nexus 2020

Christina Mattina
A preview of some of the topics that will appear at next week’s Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Nexus 2020 meeting, which will be held virtually.
What We’re Reading: Wildfire Smoke Health Issues; Trump Holds Rally in Virus-Struck Iowa; Ebola Treatment Approved
October 15th 2020

What We’re Reading: Wildfire Smoke Health Issues; Trump Holds Rally in Virus-Struck Iowa; Ebola Treatment Approved

AJMC Staff
Wildfire smoke contributes to an uptick in emergency department visits; President Donald Trump holds a rally in Iowa; FDA approves first ebola treatment.
Blood cells
October 15th 2020

MRD Negativity Indicative of Improved OS, DFS in AML, Study Says

Jaime Rosenberg
Based on the findings, the researchers are arguing that minimal residual disease (MRD) should be considered as a clinical trial endpoint.
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October 14th 2020

QOL Negatively Impacted by Non–Cardiovascular-Related Comorbidities Among Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

Maggie L. Shaw
Patients with chronic heart failure and comorbid mental/behavioral disorders or diabetes had worse quality of life (QOL), according to a recent literature review.
How Employers Think About Addressing Rising Prices of Health Insurance
October 14th 2020

How Employers Think About Addressing Rising Prices of Health Insurance

To address rising prices of private health insurance, employers are considering several strategies, including narrow networks and decreased reliance on intermediaries.
Sleep, alarm clock
October 14th 2020

Patterns of Sleep and Activity Among Adults With Arthritis

Laura Joszt, MA
A new study has identified 4 subgroups of patients with arthritis based on their 24-hour activity-sleep profiles, which may allow for tailored interventions to support patients with arthritis.
Researchers Use OCT-A to Determine Association Between Ocular Features, ACS
October 14th 2020

Researchers Use OCT-A to Determine Association Between Ocular Features, ACS

Gianna Melillo
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was associated with lower inner vessel length density, measured via optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A), and with higher concentrations of angiopoietin-2 and osteoprotegerin, according to study results published in Scientific Reports.
Study Describes Relationship Between Migraine, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
October 14th 2020

Study Describes Relationship Between Migraine, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Gianna Melillo
Migraine is a significant risk factor for postoperative nausea and vomiting, according to results of a retrospective study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
What We’re Reading: US Death Rate During the Pandemic; Childhood Obesity Increasing; Smoking Cessation via e-Cigs
October 14th 2020

What We’re Reading: US Death Rate During the Pandemic; Childhood Obesity Increasing; Smoking Cessation via e-Cigs

AJMC Staff
The US death toll is above average for the previous 5 months; childhood obesity is on the rise among children of color and low-income families; the debate on using e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
child with asthma inhaler
October 14th 2020

Phase 3 Trial Finds Dupilumab Significantly Reduced Severe Asthma Attacks in Children

Laura Joszt, MA
Improvements in lung function occurred as early as 2 weeks after the first dose of treatment.
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