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The Senate on Tuesday approved funding for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund through 2090; the FDA is warning a leading marijuana company against illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD); an implanted HIV drug may someday be able to prevent HIV for up to a year.

A recently published study used linguistic analysis to investigate communication gaps between patients with Parkinson disease and physicians about off periods using a database containing dialogues recorded during regular office visits. Not only did the recordings show 4 specific areas that need improvement, they also showed a care gap between what the physicians thought they did and what actually happened.

The participation in workplace health promotion programs (WHPPs) varies depending on sociodemographics and occupation, suggesting the need for employers to adjust their WHPPs for maximum participation, according to research.

Spearheaded by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, the bipartisan bill would lower out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and save the government billions.

The likelihood of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) maintaining their employment status in 2 years can be predicted by their levels of physical disability and executive functioning, but not by other measures of cognition, according to new study findings.

A new study is indicating that microbiota composition in the gut could have implications for treatment response in multiple myeloma.

Given that psoriatic arthritis is associated with increased fracture risk, neutralizing the key proinflammatory and bone-destructive mediators of the disease, wrote the authors, appears to be important to restoring bone health.

House Democrats will unveil a bill to lower drug prices in September; on Tuesday, the Department of Agriculture will unveil regulations to cut food stamp benefits for 3 million people; neither Purdue Pharma nor the FDA will release data about whether reformulated OxyContin, designed to prevent abuse, is actually achieving that goal.

Researchers said they have identified the mechanics that link a pro-inflammatory lipid in the infant microbiome at birth to the later development of allergies and asthma.

Patients were 16% more likely to have a cardiovascular event if their prescription was rejected and 21% more likely to have a cardiovascular event if they did not fill their prescription.

The bill would reduce prices up to 75% based on anticipated 2020 levels, according to Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, the lead sponsor.

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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