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Researchers recently aimed to develop a predictive model to identify patients at risk of developing severe COPD exacerbations, finding that for every 2 patients identified to be at risk of severe flare-up of disease, 1 patient may experience a severe exacerbation.

Data-broker companies are mining your credit card purchases, social media habits, online surveys, store loyalty programs, and other bits of information to create your profile and sell to companies interested in making inferences about your health status; 2 months after President Trump released a plan to lower drug prices, most Americans haven’t even heard about it; the United States Senate approved the president's latest pick to lead the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), confirming Robert Wilkie as the next secretary 86 to 9.

Findings from the Foundation for Government Accountability did not net out those who would be eligible for exemptions under CMS rules.

If all states passed their own health insurance mandates similar to ones in New Jersey and Massachusetts, close to 4 million more Americans would have health insurance, and premium costs would drop an average of nearly 12%, according to a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund and the Urban Institute.

Adam Boehler, director of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, is taking on an additional role as the senior advisor for value-based transformation and innovation. He represents the last departmental appointment as part of HHS Secretary Alex Azar's 4 priority areas.

Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly called black lung, is making a return, especially in central Appalachia, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

A new research study, published in JAMA Cardiology, aimed to further confirm a previous correlation between asthma and atrial fibrillation (AF) and to determine if the degree of asthma control affected the risk of developing AF.

The Trump administration is proposing to pay doctors who take Medicare basically the same amount for office visits regardless of reason; the pending sale of Mission Health to HCA Healthcare reflects a national trend as hospitals consolidate at an accelerating pace and the cost of healthcare continues to rise; a closer look at 5 ideas in President Trump's plan to lower drug prices.

The FDA approved the first targeted therapy for adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia with an IDH1 mutation. In addition, FDA also approved a companion diagnostic to be used to detect the specific mutations in the IDH1 gene.

While the connection between diabetes and cancer has been known, this study was the first to show that women with diabetes face a higher risk than men with the disease.

Acetazolamide, sold under the trade name Diamox, is a drug used to treat altitude sickness, glaucoma, epilepsy, heart failure, and seizures. According to a new study, acetazolamide may also be effective in treating the fast-growing brain tumor glioblastoma.

Researchers observed that migraine was associated with an increased risk of developing a cochlear disorder, especially tinnitus.

New tools from the American College of Chest Physicians' CHEST Foundation, the Allergy & Asthma Network, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology can help clinicians and patients to work together to choose the best treatment and increase adherence.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Oncology found that men with advanced cancers respond better than women to treatment with anti-PD-1 or anti-CTLA-4 immune checkpoint inhibitors.

According to a report, existing HIV tools and strategies are insufficient, and despite historic breakthroughs in maximizing prevention and treatment strategies, the HIV pandemic will likely continue to be a global challenge for the foreseeable future.

A recent study published in Radiology found that evaluating the differences in iron accumulation in the deep gray matter of the brain using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique may help to identify patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) that are at greater risk for disease progression and disability.

A solution has been found to maintain a version of a free government website that has hosted clinical guidelines, but now users will have to pay for access.

For vulnerable populations, their health and healthcare issues may be exacerbated by social factors. Here are just 5 vulnerable populations who experience greater risk factors, worse access to care, and increased morbidity and mortality compared with the general population.

Nearly half of patients visiting urgent care centers who were diagnosed with an acute respiratory condition, for which antibiotics are neither recommended nor effective, walked away with an antibiotic prescription anyway.

Do e-cigarettes help current smokers quit, or do they just become an additional nicotine habit? A new study of more than 30,000 adults in Sweden indicates that traditional smokers use both methods.

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A study of more than 97,000 elderly patients with hip fracture found they were not often prescribed osteoporosis medications in an effort to prevent future fractures, and in fact, the rates declined over 12 years—a finding that surprised researchers.

The FDA has expanded its approval of ribociclib (Kisqali) to treat hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer under 2 new pilot programs to make the development and review of cancer drugs more efficient.

A recent review of the benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health concluded that a protein-rich diet is beneficial for adult bone health.

Senate Democrats are urging Republicans to agree to a resolution that would allow the Senate to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Affordable Care Act; the after effects of Hurricane Maria are helping to fuel an exodus of physicians from Puerto Rico; a new congressional report suggests Anthem has effectively reversed a policy denying emergency department claims after the fact.

Recent research has suggested that small airway disease is a pathological feature in mild and moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and that early intervention for disease modification may be required in these patients.

This week, the top managed care stories included patient advocates, providers, payers, and pharma commenting on the Trump administration's drug pricing plan; a survey that found physicians and payers believe progress toward value-based care is slowing; a study that questions the standards of evidence for breakthrough therapy approvals.

For the first time, HHS and the FDA said Thursday the idea of allowing the importation of prescription drugs from other countries will be considered, if the drug met certain conditions.

Sulfonylureas are an older class of type 2 diabetes therapy but remain the most commonly prescribed antidiabetic drug after metformin.

Rebekah Gee, MD, Louisiana’s secretary of the Department of Health, is working on innovative solutions to ensure patient access to costly drugs within existing financial resources.