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Julia is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and joined AJMC® in 2022. She produces written and video content covering multiple disease states, and assists in the screening process for manuscripts submitted to AJMC®.

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Methotrexate significantly lowered systolic blood pressure compared with sulfasalazine in adults with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits beyond its anti-inflammatory effects.

Methotrexate May Lower Blood Pressure in Rheumatoid Arthritis

A study finds that $100 rideshare rides for follow-up colonoscopy after fecal immunochemical test (FIT) doubled completion rates, reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) deaths, and lowered health care costs.

Rideshare Cuts Colon Cancer Deaths, Saves Costs After Abnormal FIT, Study Finds

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Patients with ovarian cancer who undergo BRCA testing face higher health care resource utilization (HCRU) and costs but are more likely to receive genomically targeted therapies and progress to later lines of treatment (LOT).

Economic Burden Is Greater Among Patients With Ovarian Cancer Receiving BRCA Testing

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