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Hospitals that better utilized heart failure guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) had better patient outcomes, with lower mortality rates and costs.

The House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act (HR 5526), which would reverse CMS restrictions on mail delivery of cancer medications to Medicare beneficiaries.

Many patients struggle with therapeutic control, adverse effects, and costs of psoriasis treatments, prompting a renewed focus on alternative treatments like phototherapy.

In the PANORAMA-HF trial, children receiving sacubitril/valsartan for their heart failure experienced clinically meaningful improvements similar to those seen in children receiving enalapril, although the former may provide an edge on quality of life.

More than half of healthy term infants born in the United States are infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during their first year of life, with significant hospitalization and illness rates observed.

The European Medicines Agency's (EMA’s) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the marketing authorization of mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere; AbbVie) for folate receptor alpha–positive (FRα+), platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer.

Health plans would see savings faster if they switched to etranacogene dezaparvovec sooner, the investigators found.

A poster presented at the Skin of Color Update reported that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disproportionately affects Black patients, women, smokers, and those with public insurance or disabilities.

A study based on a decade's worth of Korean insurance data found that use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to address atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) is effective, with acceptable bleeding risk.

Strategies for integrated delivery networks (IDNs) to manage rising biologic medication costs while ensuring financial sustainability and patient outcomes are discussed during an interview with Elie M. Bahou, PharmD, MBA, senior vice president and system chief pharmacy officer at Providence.

A RAND study explores innovative approaches to alleviate stress, enhance mental health support, and address financial challenges faced by caregivers of military and veteran populations.

Treatment with maintenance olaparib/cediranib demonstrated similar survival vs olaparib alone in platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer.

Semaglutide treatment significantly improved quality of life and reduced flare-ups in patients with obesity and hidradenitis suppurativa.

Ted Okon, MBA, executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance, spoke with The American Journal of Managed Care® about how the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) could affect the future of pharmaceuticals and oncology.

Higher levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) were found to be associated with a continuously increasing risk of recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events.

Boarding times in the emergency department (ED) have risen nationally, but the implications for health equity have remained understudied. This study investigated whether prolonged ED boarding contributed to perceived racial discrimination and dissatisfaction with care.

New research shows how repetitive nerve stimulation and single fiber electromyography can help diagnose disorders such as myasthenia gravis.

New study provides insights into the relationship between TP53, miR-34a, and NOTCH1 in CLL cells.

The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing to address the high cost of semaglutide drugs, finding that many patients cannot afford them despite their potential benefits.

Multiple sessions at ESMO Congress 2024 covered antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which are an emerging therapy that holds great promise in cancer but comes with challenges.

A collection of research by Helen Hobbs, MD, highlights how genetic mutations influence cholesterol levels and impact heart disease risk, offering insights into lifelong cardiovascular health management.

September 24 celebrates Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day, which recognizes the importance of screening measures, education, and advocacy in a lesser-known, underdiagnosed cardiovascular condition.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) could be affected by various factors involved in sleep, including snoring.

Medicaid coverage was able to help some people lower their blood pressure according to a new study.

The FDA has approved FluMist (AstraZeneca) for self-administration by adults up to age 49 years or for caregiver administration for children aged 2 to 17 years, making it the first self-administered flu vaccine option.

Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, assistant professor of dermatology, director of the inpatient dermatology consult service, and codirector of the Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship at Brigham & Women's Hospital, draws attention to the challenges in identifying specific treatment targets in alopecia areata and the development of effective outcome measures for clinical trials.

Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx) is now FDA approved for 4 chronic immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: psoriatic arthritis, nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), ankylosing spondylitis, and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

On day 1 of the Family Heart Global Summit, speakers highlighted the critical need for awareness, early diagnosis, and innovative treatment options for familial hypercholesterolemia, sharing significant strides made in the field over the past decade.

New findings add to the understanding of the patient experience in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), which can help inform patient-centered clinical care.

The proposed Medicare High-Value Drug List Model, also known as the Medicare $2 Drug List, could have modestly reduced out-of-pocket costs for 38% of beneficiaries if implemented in 2021.