Pearl Steinzor

Evidence highlights the predictive value of the stress hyperglycemia ratio for mortality risk in patients with acute myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and acute heart failure.

This is how health care organizations are addressing compliance pressures, cybersecurity threats, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) amid resource constraints and evolving regulations.

New research reveals gaps in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) knowledge among older adults and emphasizes the impact community pharmacies can have at improving education and vaccine uptake.

Data reveal a strong association between non–high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio and psoriasis onset in US adults.

New study findings reveal that the risk of cardiovascular disease among light ex-smokers aligns quickly with never-smokers, while heavy ex-smokers may take over 25 years to reach the same level.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) caused significant hospitalizations and severe outcomes in adults, especially those aged 75 years and older.

Preliminary studies suggest that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists, used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, may decrease alcohol consumption.

Latest data from the CDC shows signs that the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is declining.

Incorporating dried fruits into your diet may offer protective benefits against psoriasis, a new study finds.

A new study aimed to explore the role of stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) in predicting mortality risks for patients with psoriasis.

As Cigna and Humana pick back up on the potential for a megamerger, executives will be keeping a close eye on the outcomes of the presidential election.

Alexander Mathioudakis, MD, PhD, clinical lecturer in respiratory medicine at The University of Manchester, discusses insights from the FLAME trial analysis and the ICS-RECODE meta-analysis.

Despite an overall decline in cancer-specific mortality, death rates from certain cancer types are rising among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.

Smoking after a cancer diagnosis increases risk of mortality and a second cancer, study finds.

Report reveals growing divide between subsidized and unsubsidized enrollees.

Program yields largest savings in its history of more than $2.1 billion in 2023.

Leveraging Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI, Ontada streamlines oncology data analysis, reducing processing times by 85% to support clinical decisions and improve patient care for over 3000 oncologists across 30 states, according to Wanmei Ou, PhD, vice president of product, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) at Ontada.

New phase 3b data reveal significant skin clearance in historically underserved patients with moderate plaque psoriasis, offering hope for improved treatment outcomes.

A new study assesses the prognostic accuracy of Predicting Risk of CVD EVENTs (PREVENT) equations for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in the US population.

A pioneering program targeting gut microbiome health significantly reduces cancer treatment side effects, enhancing patient well-being and resilience.

Abrysvo is the first and only respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine indicated for adults younger than 50 years.

Groundbreaking proposal to expand contraception coverage under the ACA marks the most significant update in over 10 years.

The AMCP Nexus 2024 annual meeting covered a variety of hot health care topics impacting managed care pharmacy in the present and future.

Study explores the clinical manifestations, risk factors, and 90-day mortality outcomes in adults hospitalized with RSV or influenza across Europe.

Experts explored the potential impacts of a Trump or Harris administration on the future of health care.

Industry experts explore the trends, variations, and implications of utilization management practices in specialty drug coverage.

Researchers explored innovative approaches to overcome barriers and drive sustainable biosimilar utilization.

Experts explored the latest trends, approvals, and pipeline developments in cell and gene therapies, rare disease, immunology, and more.

Experts discuss pricing, utilization, and health plan strategies to drive biosimilar uptake.

Experts reevaluate coverage policies and the financial impact of antiobesity medications based on updated clinical data and key utilization trends.