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Investigators concluded that reference or biosimilar pegfilgrastim could be safely administered to patients with lymphoma on the same day they receive chemotherapy, which could reduce scheduling burden and risk of COVID-19 exposure.

The American Journal of Managed Care® recently spoke with Nicoleta Dascalu, founding member and advocacy manager of Asociaţia Română Anti-SIDA (ARAS; Romanian Association Against AIDS) to learn more about ARAS, which was founded in April of 1992, just 3 years after the fall of communism in the country.

Results of a review underscore the rise in use of medical cannabis among migraineurs.

This new study concluded that the breast cancer space needs more data to evaluate if there is a place for tissue-agnostic treatments for these patients.

DOJ requests federal appeals court to block grant of stay for Texas' abortion law; common synthetic chemicals linked with premature death; influenza hospitalization and death more likely in pediatric minority populations.

Camillo Ricordi, MD, FNAI, explains how the outdated FDA classification of islets as cellular transplants has hindered progress in this field for patients with type 1 diabetes.

The study found that a combination of the Chinese symptom-based questionnaire and microspirometry could provide the most efficient and cost-effective way of identifying patients who need treatment for COPD.

The product, called Rethymic, is composed of human allogeneic thymus tissue that is processed and cultured and then implanted into children born without a thymus to help reconstitute immunity.

Individuals who drink more than 3 cups of coffee a day had decreased liver stiffness.

Three-quarters of patients said they were worried about the risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

A new review article highlights the importance of developing asthma action plans and clear lines of communication.

An evaluation of price transparency tools for ophthalmologic procedures found significant usability, availability, and variability issues, which may disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.

Using electronic medical record data from Veterans Affairs, researchers found statin use was associated with a greater risk of diabetes progression.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce plan on strengthening regulations against certain chemicals; risk of emergency complications increased in pregnant women with symptomatic COVID-19; fully vaccinated, heavy marijuana users with substance abuse disorder linked with higher susceptibility to breakthrough infection.

Paulette Nyahay has a chronic cough unrelated to her asthma; here, she discusses how she works with multiple doctors and about how she discusses her condition with others.

A review of advances in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) identification and treatment highlights areas where there is room for improvement.

The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) has seen its growth slow, but CMS has an opportunity to act on proposals that would address benchmarking and more fairly allocate savings to accountable care organizations in the program.

The pathway outlines a 4-step screening process for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

A retrospective study on the combination of a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor plus programmed cell death-1 blockade added to evidence of efficacy in early trials.

Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) were found to be more likely to report musculoskeletal symptoms and dermatologic issues prior to initial PsA diagnosis.

People who receive organ transplants have an elevated risk of developing cancer, particularly lung cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, manager of Oncology Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, discusses the uptake of oncology biosimilars at his practice.

Ahead of Medicare open enrollment, which starts October 15, CMS released its annual report of which Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D drug plans achieved 5-star ratings.

Comparing liver cancer survival across high-income countries has been difficult due to different standard and coding practices

Biomarkers for spinal muscular atrophy are needed to further analyze treatment efficacy, and a recent study points to serum neurofilament light chain levels as a possible option.

Pain is a hallmark of many Fabry disease cases, and improvements in management could dramatically improve quality of life for patients.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects older adults both with and without Parkinson disease (PD) and can impair the ability to participate in activities of daily living (IADL); a recent study sought to determine how both groups performed, compared with healthy adults, according to 4 measurements.

An overview of the significance of the Seema S. Sonnad Emerging Leader in Managed Care Research Award and why the early career achievements of this year's recipient, Christopher M. Whaley, PhD, in the field of managed care deserved recognition.