AJMC® in the Press, May 16, 2025

The findings may inform future studies on the therapeutic strategy for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

In this episode, Richard A. Brook, MS, MBA, discusses his study showing that infertility treatment coverage increases assisted reproductive technology (ART) use and improves pregnancy outcomes.

While observational studies have previously pointed to an association, being able to identify causation has been difficult due to overlapping risk factors and confounding variables.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the US. In light of Breast Cancer Research Awareness Day, The American Journal of Managed Care® breaks down the most recent advancements in breast cancer prevention, screening, and therapies.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who smoke were less likely to receive tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) if they lived in rural areas or had longer travel times to care, highlighting persistent geographic disparities in access.

A global analysis showed that absolute deaths and disability-adjusted life-years related to smoking-attributable rheumatoid arthritis have continued to rise since 1990.