Christina is the associate editorial director of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and The American Journal of Accountable Care® (AJAC), and joined AJMC in 2016. She oversees the publication of the print journals, from manuscript submission to publication, and works with the editors in chief and editorial boards to promote the journals.
She has a BS in public health from Rutgers University. You can connect with Christina on LinkedIn.
Patients With MS Report That Depression, Fatigue Have Strongest Effect on Quality of Life
November 15th 2019Multiple sclerosis (MS) is known to be associated with lower health-related quality of life, and a new study adds evidence that depression and fatigue are the major drivers of this relationship.
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5 Findings From the November 2019 Issue of AJMC®
November 15th 2019The November issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) included studies on a kidney disease intervention, perceptions of alternative financing models, population health screening, and more. Here are 5 findings from research published in the issue.
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Researchers Explore Costs of Switching to Environmentally Friendly Inhalers for Asthma
October 31st 2019Reducing the use of metered-dose inhalers for asthma could shrink the carbon footprint while achieving cost savings if less expensive brands of dry powder inhalers are used, according to new research findings.
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Sleep Disruption, Amyloid Deposits Related in Elderly Individuals With Cognitive Disorders
October 29th 2019As increasing evidence suggests that a disrupted sleep-wake cycle can drive the development of Alzheimer disease and other neurocognitive disorders via β-amyloid accumulation, a new study finds that the association between β-amyloid accumulation and cognitive impairment can be mediated by sleep disruption even after the onset of cognitive decline.
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Study Finds Higher Odds of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Veterans With PTSD
October 23rd 2019Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), whether or not they had experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), were more likely to experience rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder than veterans without TBI or PTSD, according to the findings of a new study.
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Several species of bacteria that can transmit respiratory infections have varying levels of response to the disinfecting agents used in municipal water treatment systems, with no one water disinfection strategy achieving complete microbial control, according to new findings.
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Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Sleep Apnea Associated With Reduced Care Utilization
October 16th 2019Using and adhering to positive airway pressure therapy was associated with fewer inpatient and overall acute care visits and a lower likelihood of having costs from those visits among patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea.
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Immunological Characteristics as Potential Treatment Targets in Refractory CRS With Nasal Polyps
October 9th 2019The aim of this study was to assess cytokine levels in patients with refractory chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and to identify inflammatory markers associated with certain subtypes.
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Association Found Between Better Sleep, Academic Performance Among College Students
October 8th 2019A study of college students found that better sleep—specifically, higher quality, longer duration, and greater consistency of sleep—was associated with higher scores on quizzes and midterm exams.
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Survey Finds Widespread Misconceptions About Sleep Disorders
October 1st 2019According to results of a survey asking 1300 Americans about their perceptions and knowledge of sleep disorders like narcolepsy, many respondents were not familiar with common symptoms of the disease and their understanding was often shaped by television shows or movies.
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Experts Discuss Symptoms, Types, and Treatments of SMA
September 22nd 2019A recent Peer Exchange series from The American Journal of Managed Care® brought together a panel of experts to discuss spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), including its clinical presentation, diagnosis of its various types, and the potential of new disease-modifying treatments. The panel was moderated by Peter L. Salgo, MD.
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Individuals with HIV are often susceptible to opportunistic pulmonary infections, but the lung lesions resulting from these infections can be mistaken for lung cancer, according to a new study that aimed to characterize features of OPIs versus tumors in patients with HIV.
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Detrimental Sleep Disturbances Seen in Patients With Alzheimer, Their Caregivers
September 18th 2019The importance of sleep is magnified for patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), who commonly experience sleep disturbances due to changes in their neurotransmitter systems. However, the impact of AD and other dementias on sleep is also seen among caregivers of patients with dementia.
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5 Findings From the September 2019 Issue of AJMC®
September 13th 2019The September issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on federal healthcare reform that detailed innovative ideas in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Affairs health system. Here are 5 findings from research published in the issue.
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Nighttime Oxygen Desaturation Found to Be Major Contributor to Daytime Sleepiness in OSA
September 11th 2019In a new study, researchers compared the associations between several measures of breathing patterns during sleep and daytime sleepiness related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). They found that nighttime oxygen desaturation severity was a strong predictor of sleepiness.
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CT Scans Allow Calculation of Ratio to Predict Recurrence of CRS With Nasal Polyps
September 5th 2019A ratio of sinus scores calculated based on computed tomography (CT) imaging can accurately predict the recurrence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps, according to new findings.
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Sleep Apnea, Insomnia Linked With Higher Postoperative Opioid Use, Care Utilization
September 2nd 2019In individuals undergoing hip arthroscopy in the Military Health System, a diagnosis of sleep apnea or insomnia after the surgery was associated with chronic opioid use, more healthcare visits, and higher medical costs.
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Using Wearable Sensors at Home Can Detect Falls Among Patients With Parkinson Disease
August 29th 2019Using a body-worn sensor to detect falls at home is feasible for elderly individuals, including those with Parkinson disease, who have a higher risk of falling, according to new study findings.
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Adding Dupilumab Improves Outcomes in Patients With Nasal Polyps, Comorbid Asthma
August 26th 2019Results of a subgroup analysis within a randomized, controlled trial show that the monoclonal antibody dupilumab (Dupixent) improved clinical and patient-reported outcomes among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps and comorbid asthma.
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Solriamfetol Launches With Schedule IV Designation, Phase 3 Study Results
August 19th 2019Prior to the launch of solriamfetol (Sunosi) for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, the Drug Enforcement Administration designated it as a Schedule IV drug, indicating that it has a low potential for abuse and a low risk of dependence. Around the same time, results from the phase 3 TONES 3 study were published, showing the drug’s efficacy in increasing wakefulness and reducing sleepiness.
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5 Findings From the August 2019 Issue of AJMC®
August 16th 2019The August issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) featured research on surprise medical billing policies, social determinants of health, and the value of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies, among other topics. Here are 5 findings from research published in the issue.
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Estrogen Therapy Suggested to Help Treat Parkinson Symptoms Based on Mouse Model
August 15th 2019Researchers aiming to better understand the role of estrogen in the development of Parkinson disease (PD) and its potential as a treatment found that brain-selective estrogen therapy resulted in motor improvements in male mice with PD-like symptoms.
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