COPD Medication Regimens Linked To Disease Severity and Comorbidities
October 18th 2017Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often require complex medication regimens that are associated with significant disease severity, comorbidities, and multidimensional indices, according to a study.
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Disclosing Industry Payments for Dermatology Clinical Guidelines Authors
October 18th 2017Authors of dermatology clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) may be receiving significant industry payments that are not fully disclosed-suggesting that the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) policies may benefit from stronger enforcement or the development of new standards.
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Second Interim Analysis Suggests Carfilzomib Improves Survival in Multiple Myeloma
October 12th 2017Following the phase 3 ENDEAVOR trial that compared 2 proteasome inhibitors-carfilzomib and bortezomib-in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma patients, researchers conducted a second interim analysis to compare the overall survival between the 2 groups.
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Patients With Diabetes Hospitalized Less When Enrolled in Special Needs Plans
October 12th 2017Specialized Medicare Advantage plans called chronic condition special needs plans (C-SNPs), may demonstrate greater improvement in outcomes and utilization of care for the beneficiaries when compared to non-SNP Medicare plans, according to a new analysis from Avalere Health.
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LLS Survey Shows Lack of Blood Cancer Awareness in the United States
October 7th 2017A recent survey by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society found that the majority of adults are surprised by the prevalence of blood cancers-specifically the prevalence of acute lymphocytic leukemia among children and young adults.
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Study Links Anxiety and Depression Symptoms to COPD Patients and Caregivers
October 4th 2017Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their caretakers may experience symptoms of anxiety and depression that could impact their mortality, quality of life, and healthcare use.
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New Paper Discusses Overcoming Barriers in Dermatology Treatment
October 1st 2017Skin conditions affect millions of Americans, but patients who seek treatment for their skin condition often face the difficulty of finding an available specialist in their area, according to a new paper published by Derma Care Access Network.
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Healthcare Trust Has Hit an All-Time Low, According to Report
September 30th 2017Trust in healthcare is at the lowest level in more than a decade, according to a recent report that surveyed opinions and attitudes of physicians, leaders at hospitals and health systems, insurance company executives, and consumers.
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Study Links Regular Statin Use With Reduced Mortality in Patients With Alcoholic Cirrhosis
September 28th 2017There may be an association between the regular use of statins and reduced mortality in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis-a chronic liver disease often caused by alcohol consumption.
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Report: Immune Checkpoint Proteins Are the Focus of Cancer Immunotherapy Development
September 27th 2017Advancements in the cancer immunotherapy pipeline are leading to the production of immune checkpoint inhibitors, and a recent report from Global Business Intelligence (GBI) Research titled “Cancer Immunotherapies-First-in-Class Pipeline Dominated by Immunomodulators and PD-1 Like Targets” took a look at the pipeline.
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Study Links White Matter Structure to Neurodevelopmental Symptoms of ASD, ADHD
September 25th 2017There is a dimensional relationship that links white matter structure to neurodevelopmental symptoms, such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, more research on the connection is necessary.
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Shingles Vaccination Now Recommended at Age 50
September 20th 2017People age 50 and older should now receive the shingles vaccine, according to a new recommendation by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Dermatological Association, which lowers the recommended age by 10 years.
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Report Discusses Trends of Psoriasis and Progress of the Global Psoriasis Atlas
September 14th 2017Psoriasis has a significant presence, affecting about 125 million people globally, but current estimates are fragmented because of a lack of a global standard. A new report suggested that global data will need a standardized approach of collection and analysis in order for more accurate estimates of psoriasis’ presence.
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