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Kimberly Rath, PharmD, is a freelance health writer who previously worked as a clinical pharmacist with Elevance Health for a decade. She has also worked for Amerigroup and Sentara Group.

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A new study aimed at exploring the relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis severity using genetic data finds that higher BMI and other obesity measures were associated with increased disability progression in patients with MS.

Study Finds Obesity May Worsen Multiple Sclerosis: Genetic Analysis Points to Causal Link

For patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treated previously with venetoclax and Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors, many more trials are needed to pinpoint the best next steps 

Treating Double-Exposed Patients With CLL: A Continued Unmet Need

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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Women living with HIV can reduce their risk of cervical cancer using a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that is both cost-effective and effective in preventing the virus.

HPV Vaccination Cost-Effective at Preventing Cervical Cancer in Patients With HIV

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Over half of the US adult population may benefit from semaglutide, a drug primarily used for weight loss and diabetes, although concerns about access and cost persist, especially considering its potential for wider health applications.

Semaglutide Eligibility Expands to Over Half of US Adults

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Is specialist “gatekeeping” in modern health maintenance organization (HMO) insurance associated with differences in outpatient care? The study finds that HMO gatekeeping may meaningfully reduce specialist utilization.

Gatekeeping and Patterns of Outpatient Care Post Healthcare Reform

Compared with traditional Medicare, relative resource use for those with diabetes or cardiovascular disease is lower in Medicare Advantage, while quality of care is higher.

A Comparison of Relative Resource Use and Quality in Medicare Advantage Health Plans Versus Traditional Medicare

Bruce E. Landon, MD, MBA, MSc

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