Hayden is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She joined the AJMC team in 2021, where she produces written and video content covering multiple disease states.
She has a BA in journalism & media studies from Rutgers University. You can connect with Hayden on LinkedIn.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms
September 10th 2024Sulthiame demonstrated significant reductions in respiratory pauses and improvements in oxygen levels during sleep, offering hope for patients with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot use continuous positive airway pressure machines.
New Findings Highlight the Impact of Lung Function Decline in IPF, PPF
September 8th 2024A pair of studies presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2024 emphasized the importance of close monitoring and proactive treatment approaches for patients with idiopathic (IPF) and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF).
Ethical Considerations for AI in Clinical Decision-Making
September 7th 2024Speakers at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2024 highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming respiratory health care, while also raising important ethical concerns related to autonomy, equity, transparency, and sustainability.
Dr Martin Kolb: Addressing IPF Mortality and Costs Through Timely Intervention
August 16th 2024Early intervention for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is crucial due to the high mortality rate, with emerging therapies like nerandomilast showing potential to reduce health care costs by preventing disease progression.
Surgery Improves Outcomes for Patients With Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation
August 15th 2024A new study found that older patients with atrial functional mitral regurgitation who underwent mitral valve surgery had significantly better outcomes than those who received medical management alone, including lower rates of heart failure hospitalization and death.
In ASPC President’s Address, Dr Martha Gulati Reflects on Progress and Future Goals in Cardiology
August 2nd 2024Martha Gulati, MD, MS, discusses the accomplishments of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) during her presidency and emphasizes the importance of advancing preventive cardiology.
FDA Approval of Epcoritamab Offers New Hope for R/R Follicular Lymphoma Treatment
July 25th 2024“It's nice to have another option that we can discuss with patients,” said Yasmin H. Karimi, MD, University of Michigan, about epcoritamab’s label expansion for difficult-to-treat relapsed/refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma.
Patient Response to Pirfenidone, Nintedanib for IPF Differs in Real World vs Trials
July 24th 2024While both drugs slowed down lung function decline in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), they were also linked to more deaths and increased incidence of acute exacerbation of IPF in real-world settings.