Thomas P. Loughran, Jr, MD, Discusses the Clinical Challenges and Therapeutic Approaches of LGL Leukemia

Over half of the US adult population may benefit from semaglutide, a drug primarily used for weight loss and diabetes, although concerns about access and cost persist, especially considering its potential for wider health applications.

At 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.

Results bring more competition to treat this genetically driven target for cardiovascular risk.

On 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.

The SARAH trial was limited to high-risk patients, which the lead investigator said prevented unnecessary exposure to adverse events in patients less at risk of cardiomyopathy.

Follow-up results for the FINEARTS-HF trial focused on specific results for women and men, hyperkalemia risk, and an analysis of the elements of its composite end point.