Varied Types, Levels of Support Needed for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
September 20th 2024Information on the disease and treatments, assistance with insurance, and transportation are among the types of support needed by patients with multiple myeloma to improve outcomes and overall burden.
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Comorbidities Require Special Treatment Consideration for PAH
September 20th 2024In addition to being diagnosed more frequently in older patients, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is more frequently diagnosed in patients with cardio-pulmonary comorbidities, which poses challenges to the optimal treatment of PAH, explained the researchers.
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FDA Approves Amivantamab for EGFR-Positive NSCLC With Exon 19 Deletion, Exon 21 L858R Substitution
September 20th 2024The FDA approval of amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) in combination with chemotherapy is the first targeted treatment to cut disease progression risk for EGFR-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Exploring Consumer Perspectives on Network Adequacy Definitions
September 19th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the September 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored the factors consumers consider essential for an adequate provider network.
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US Health Care System Ranks Last Overall Among Other High-Income Countries
September 19th 2024The US health care system is underperforming despite high spending, and reform is needed in areas like insurance coverage, primary care, and equity to improve overall health outcomes and efficiency.
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Meta-Study Analyzes Immunosuppressive Protocols for AAV Gene Therapy for Monogenic Disorders
September 18th 2024Immunosuppressants used in adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy for monogenic disorders present an adverse effect profile that is consistent with high-dose steroid use in other conditions, according to a meta-study that analyzed immunosuppressive protocols.
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WCLC Researchers Focus on Multifaceted Lung Cancer Treatment Toxicities
September 18th 2024The toxicity of lung cancer treatment has traditionally been discussed in terms of physical symptoms, but there is a growing focus on financial toxicity, time toxicity, and other effects on well-being, as reflected in research presented at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
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Chronic Cough in Patients With ILD Linked to Reduced Quality of Life
September 18th 2024Findings of a systematic review highlight the need for standardized assessment tools and targeted treatments for chronic cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases.
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Are AI-Powered Robots the Future of Respiratory Health Care?
September 17th 2024Introducing artificial intelligence (AI)–powered robots like AMECA into health care comes with potential benefits like improved clinical decision-making and faster diagnoses, but also presents challenges such as misinformation risks and data privacy concerns.
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New RSV Vaccine Is Likely Cost-Effective for Older Adults, Study Finds
September 17th 2024Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in adults aged 60 years and older may be cost-effective in preventing illness, hospitalizations, lost quality of life, and deaths, according to one study.
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Dermatologist Dissects Rosacea Diagnosis Challenges Among Patients of Color
September 17th 2024Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD, highlighted diagnostic complexities and shared treatment strategies for rosacea in patients with darker skin tones at the Skin of Color Update in New York City last Friday.
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Mutational Score May Improve Risk Stratification of Certain Patients With AML
September 17th 2024The researchers suggest certain refinements to the 2022 European LeukemiaNet classification model for patients aged 60 years or older receiving lower intensity treatment (LIT), including the adoption of a mutation score that accounts for certain gene mutations.
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