Antismoking groups sued the US government over the long-awaited menthol cigarette ban; the fill rate for Adderall and Vyvanse dropped more than 10% in 2 years despite soaring demand; the Biden administration has responded to offers from the manufacturers of drugs selected for Medicare pricing negotiations.
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Children Born to Mothers With Stress, Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy at Higher AD Risk
April 2nd 2024A meta-analysis found significant associations between maternal stress, anxiety, depression, and adverse life events during pregnancy with increased atopic dermatitis (AD) risk in offspring.
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Navigating Complexity: Understanding Variations in Lung Cancer Screening Decision-Making
April 2nd 2024This analysis found the complex decision-making process of lung cancer screening among eligible individuals is infused with 3 principal themes that may influence how primary care physicians approach patients with comorbidities.
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Study Shows Inequities in Postpartum Mental Health Care Access Across Racial, Ethnic Groups
April 1st 2024“Policies that require and reimburse universal mental health screening at postpartum visits, ensure connection to care, reduce gaps in postpartum insurance coverage, and require clinician training in culturally responsive resources could improve equity of postpartum depression diagnoses and care in the US,” study authors wrote.
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Supporting Breast Cancer Survivors Through Psychosocial Challenges
April 1st 2024Breast cancer survivors face a complex landscape of challenges including lingering symptoms, anxieties about the future, identity shifts, and potential social isolation. However, the study identifies personal growth fostered by the experience, further underscoring the critical role of social support and open communication with health care providers in navigating this journey.
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Older Patients With DLBCL Face Poor Overall Survival, High Costs With R-GemOx Treatment
April 1st 2024Treatment with R-GemOx was associated with significant health care resource utilization, high costs surrounding treatment, and low overall survival in elderly patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
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COA 2024: Back in Orlando With Reimbursement Challenges Topping the Agenda
April 1st 2024The annual Community Oncology Conference comes on the heels of a cyberattack that has caused significant disruption to providers, and many have sought relief from payers in areas such as prior authorization.
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Emerging Data Continue to Evolve Treatment Utilization in MPNs
April 1st 2024Despite being used for decades, there continues to be emerging data on interferons and how they should be used in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), explains Raajit Rampal, MD, PhD, hematologic oncologist, associate attending physician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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2024 COA Community Oncology Conference Preview With Dr Emily Touloukian
April 1st 2024With the 2024 Community Oncology Conference, from the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), set to kick off this week in Orlando, Florida, The American Journal of Managed Care® spoke with Emily Touloukian, DO, COA board member and 1 of 6 cochairs for this year’s meeting, on highlights from the packed agenda and the power of advocacy.
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Cryoablation Exhibits Advantages as Minimally Invasive Option for Early Breast Cancer
March 31st 2024While offering advantages like faster recovery and high patient satisfaction, cryoablation for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer is still under investigation for effectiveness and requires further research for wider adoption.
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