Diagnosing and Understanding the Pathogenesis of Bronchiectasis
March 27th 2024Pamela J. McShane, MD, explores the clinical manifestations of bronchiectasis, including productive chronic cough, hemoptysis, and recurrent respiratory infections, while emphasizing the importance of CT scans in revealing improper airway narrowing and addressing the misdiagnosis of COPD and asthma.
Coverage of Gene Therapies: Balancing Cost, Clinical Impact, and Durability of Effect
March 26th 2024Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, leads a discussion on factors that influence coverage of non-oncology gene therapies, exploring the balance between long-term cost savings and high initial prices, patient selection, and the durability of effect for these therapies.
Identifying Risk to Enable Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes
March 19th 2024An expert reviews risk factors for type 1 diabetes including autoimmune disease and family history, along with the role of autoimmune antibody screening to enable early disease detection, though access to these specialized tests can be limited.
Strategic Insights Into Evolving Gene Therapy Trends
March 19th 2024Emma Ciafaloni, MD, FAAN, and Jessica Nance, MD, MS, discuss promising developments in gene therapy, highlighting long-term efficacy, enhanced target effects, and the potential impact of early screening on treatment outcomes for genetic diseases.
Prior Authorization and Access to Targeted Treatment for Ph+ ALL Patients
March 18th 2024Jonathan Abbas, MD, compares the safety and effectiveness of different targeted agents and considerations when selecting a frontline regimen for adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL).
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Landscape Review
March 12th 2024Experts discuss the landscape of treatment options for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, examine the benefits and risks of gene therapy and conventional steroid treatments, and emphasize the need for early intervention and comprehensive care.