Daniel Kantor, MD, medical director, Neurologique, immediate past president, Florida Society of Neurology, said that after an initial diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is made, providers must compare risks versus benefits when choosing which agent to treat with.
Daniel Kantor, MD, medical director, Neurologique, immediate past president, Florida Society of Neurology, said that after an initial diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is made, providers must compare risks versus benefits when choosing which agent to treat with. “Now, until recently that whole idea of risks versus benefits was really about the benefits of the medicine versus the risks of tolerability issues,” said Dr Kantor. “So not of major safety issues.” Self-injectables may be a burden to some, they have a long-term safety profile. Though convenient, newer oral medications have more safety concerns and risks. It is imperative that physicians work with their individual patients to manage risks when using new agents.
The Importance of Examining and Preventing Atrial Fibrillation
August 29th 2023At this year’s American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention, Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, delivered the Honorary Fellow Award Lecture, “The Imperative to Focus on the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation,” as the recipient of this year’s Honorary Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology award.
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Pediatric Alopecia Areata Risks and Disparities Vary by Race and Ethnicity
October 30th 2024Alopecia areata is more prevalent in Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Black children than in non-Hispanic White children, with some Asian subgroups having a higher risk compared with those of Chinese ethnicity.
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Promoting Equity in Public Health: Policy, Investment, and Community Engagement Solutions
June 28th 2022On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association, on the core takeaways of his keynote session at AHIP 2022 on public health policy and other solutions to promote equitable health and well-being.
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Studies Highlight Heavy Burden on Caregivers of Patients With DMD
October 28th 2024Caregivers of both adults and children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) face significant disruptions to their work productivity and personal lives, underscoring the need for better treatments and support systems.
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