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Hispanic and non-White patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) had higher tender joint counts and greater disease severity, highlighting racial and ethnic disparities in PsA disease burden and treatment outcomes.

The ranibizumab injection delivered through an implant device could be administered in a convenient schedule twice per year for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME).

New research highlights the significant health care resource utilization burden of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), revealing higher hospitalizations and costs among patients experiencing flares.

Insurance coverage of preventive care is on the line as Braidwood Management v Becerra moves to the Supreme Court this year.

New data showed that prior malignancy may influence survival outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, highlighting the need for standardized treatment approaches.

Pharmacy students primarily in the US had a shortage of tools to assess knowledge specifically of prophylaxis in HIV care.

Chronic kidney disease has been linked to yo-yo dieting (also known as body-weight cycling) in the general population, which interested investigators in potential links between these weight fluctuations and increased risk of renal events among a population with type 1 diabetes.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on the public health implications of the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the role of public health leaders in advocating for science and health.

While all poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors improved progression-free survival, olaparib significantly extended overall survival (OS), making it a preferred option.

With historical data showing migraine to be underdiagnosed and undertreated, new guidance from the American College of Physicians (ACP) encompasses 3 recommendations on treating episodic migraine in adult patients in the outpatient setting.

A polypill for preventing cardiovascular disease has the potential to address health inequities and expand health care access for low-income populations.

The approval of Amneal Pharmaceuticals’ generic version of rifaximin 550 mg oral tablets is tentative due to the product’s involvement in litigation.

The American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) updated its clinical practice guidelines for managing hepatitis B reactivation (HBVr) in at-risk individuals, recommending antiviral prophylaxis for high- and moderate-risk patients.

Gladys Antelo-Allen of Camden Coalition discusses a new skills lab offering accessible learning modules with 12 microlessons on best practices for approaching complex care.

Roche’s PATHWAY HER2 (4B5) test helps identify patients with HER2-ultralow breast cancer, who may be eligible for targeted therapy.

Private equity hospital acquisitions in the US were associated with declines in patient care experience, particularly in overall hospital ratings, willingness to recommend, and staff responsiveness.

Patients living with HIV who were frail or prefrail had significantly poorer oral health-related quality of life compared with patients with HIV who were robust.

The FDA removed previously issued draft guidance on diversity in clinical trials from its website without public notice or explanation.

This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr sat before the Senate for 2 separate hearings, to decide the fate of his confirmation as secretary of HHS.

A looming Supreme Court ruling will answer questions about the legality of the Affordable Care Act mandate for providing some preventive care services at no cost.

Early adult death in the US has significantly increased since 2010, with mortality rates exceeding prepandemic levels, even in 2023.

Adam Colborn, JD, of AMCP, discusses the complexities of drug pricing and what policymakers must consider in efforts to reduce prices and increase access.

Research found that ibrutinib reduces red blood cell aggregation in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), while obinutuzumab/venetoclax does not significantly alter blood viscosity.

Older adults had a higher risk of dementia if they had varied levels of lipoprotein cholesterol.

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According to research, PSAT1, PSRC1, COLEC12, HP, and PLLP may play a role in small cell lung cancer metabolism, immune response, and tumor progression, though more research is needed.

Avtozma, the third biosimilar to Actemra, has received FDA approval for multiple inflammatory diseases and COVID-19, potentially expanding treatment access for patients.

Suzetrigine (Journavx) is the first new drug approved to treat acute pain in over 20 years and the first to be classified as a selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor, an alternative to opiates.

Travis Brewer, vice president of payer and public health strategy/relations at Texas Oncology, shared that value-based oncology care can achieve both cost efficiency and high-quality outcomes through integrated multidisciplinary teams, flexible payment models, and targeted treatment approaches.