Double Trouble: High-Deductible Plans Raise Maternity Care Costs Across 2 Calendar Years
June 27th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the June 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about how annual high-deductible insurance plans increase maternity care costs when pregnancies cross 2 calendar years.
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FDA Approves Ensifentrine for Maintenance Treatment of Adult Patients With COPD
June 26th 2024Today, the FDA approved ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre; Verona Pharma) for the maintenance treatment of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on the successful phase 3 ENHANCE trials.
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Cultivating Equality in the Garden State
June 26th 2024In this fifth, and final, special bonus episode of our Pride Month series, we speak with Lauren Albrecht, director of advocacy and organizing, and Layla Orlando, director of health equity and wellness, at Garden State Equality, the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus advocacy organization in New Jersey.
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Thymectomy in Children With Myasthenia Gravis: An Option to Consider
June 26th 2024Results of a recent database analysis reveal that patients with juvenile myasthenia gravis—particularly prepubescent girls—might benefit from early thymectomy to cut production of autoreactive AChR B cells. Usually, though, it’s not done.
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Researchers Explore Deeper Connection Between AD, Food Allergy
June 26th 2024With an emerging hypothesis that inflammation of the skin prompts intestinal remodeling through various mechanisms, researchers explored the role of inflammatory signals, microbiome alterations, metabolites, and the nervous system.
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Alopecia Areata Hair Breakage Linked to Cysteine Deficiency
June 26th 2024The review explores the potential link between alopecia areata (AA) and cysteine metabolism. Research suggests insufficient cysteine levels or disruptions in its processing could contribute to AA development. Further studies are needed to confirm these connections and explore potential therapeutic strategies targeting cysteine metabolism for AA treatment.
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What We’re Reading: Surging Global Dengue Cases; EHR Blocking Ban Finalized; Weight-Loss Drug Access
June 26th 2024The CDC issued a warning to doctors on Tuesday to look out for dengue cases amid a global surge; HHS has finalized disincentives to prevent health care organizations from unreasonably blocking the exchange of electronic health record (EHR) information; patients in some states, like West Virginia, cannot afford weight-loss medications due to the high costs and lack of insurance coverage.
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Study Highlights Differences in Cytoreduction's Impact on Survival Among Ovarian Cancer Subtypes
June 25th 2024The association between residual tumor volume after primary cytoreduction and survival was less consistent in patients with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (LGSOC) compared with other histology types, highlighting variability in surgical outcomes across ovarian cancer subtypes.
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Exploring the Potential of Thyroid Receptor β for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia
June 25th 2024This scientific review examines the potential of targeting the thyroid receptor β (TRβ) for developing new drugs to treat androgenetic alopecia, with the authors discussing various mechanisms by which TRβ might work and analyze promising drug candidates.
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Shining the Spotlight on Queer Joy and Resilience in LGBTQ+ Youth
June 25th 2024In our fourth Pride Month podcast episode, we are speaking with Domenico Ruggerio, executive director of We Are Family, in Charleston, South Carolina, the state's oldest nonprofit to provide life-affirming and life-saving programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) youth.
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Medicare Advantage Plans Provide No Substantial Cost Savings Over Traditional Medicare
June 24th 2024Beneficiaries who switched from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan experienced no additional protection from medical costs compared with those who stayed in a traditional Medicare plan.
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A federal appeals court has ruled a key part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional, which allows a health task force to require insurers to cover preventive health measures without out-of-pocket costs; the FDA’s recent decision to authorize 4 menthol vaping products drew harsh criticism from pediatricians and antitobacco groups; rising health care prices are lowering American wages and causing job losses.
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Preclinical Study Shows Promise of Dual Targeted Treatment Against TNBC
June 23rd 2024Early findings from a new preclinical study indicate that dual blockade of aurora-A kinase and PD-L1 signaling can inhibit tumor growth in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), treatment for which has historically remained limited.
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