Surgery, Radiation for PCa Show Equal Efficacy in Candidates for Renal Transplantation
A recent study suggests that patients with high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) in need of renal transplantation should receive cancer treatment before their transplants, as surgery and radiation treatment for localized PCa appear to be equally effective in this patient population.
American Thoracic Society Calls for Equitable Access on World Lung Day
September 26th 2023To reduce the global burden of respiratory diseases and tackle inequalities, the Forum of International Respiratory Studies and the American Thoracic Society suggested improving access to preventive services, inhaler therapies, and effective pneumonia vaccines.
New Blood Test Can Diagnose GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome
September 26th 2023A new study confirmed the validity of a blood test that can diagnose patients with GLUT1 deficiency syndrome, a treatable neurometabolic disease that causes a wide range of neurologic symptoms in children and adults, including seizures.
ICI Treatment Necessitates Close Monitoring of Potential Myasthenia Gravis
September 25th 2023Overactivation of the immune system is a potential serious adverse event (AE) following immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) treatment for any of several cancers in the first and second line; among these AEs is myasthenia gravis.
Patients With COPD Developed Depression During Early Pandemic Stages, Study Says
September 25th 2023Researchers found that approximately 17% of respondents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and no lifetime history of depression developed depression during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, while approximately 52% who had COPD and a history of depression experienced a recurrence of depressive symptoms.
Transforming Health Care: Insights From Industry Leaders on Health Equity and Policy
September 25th 2023At the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Oncology Policy Summit, prominent figures in the health care industry from diverse organizations emphasized a commitment to advancing health equity and addressing pressing social and health disparities.
What We’re Reading: RSV Vaccines for Pregnant Women; Medicaid Dental Care; Organ Transplant Bill
The CDC recommends pregnant women receive RSV vaccinations; 6 states expand their Medicaid programs to offer dental coverage; a new bill aims to address issues in the US organ transplant system
Updates Are Driving the Field of MDS Forward, but Changes Still Needed
September 25th 2023In just the last 2 years there have been updates in classification, risk assessment, and response criteria in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), but additional efforts are needed to improve these, and there remains a need for better therapies.
Patients With T1D Report Improved Management Using DIY-CGM vs isCGM
The study aimed to determine the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the smartwatch-integrated, do-it-yourself continuous glucose monitoring (DIY-CGM) device from the perspective of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Contributor: MA Plans Can Leverage Advanced Technology to Shore Up Risk Adjustment Practices
September 25th 2023Faced with new government regulations, Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations should be utilizing technology to increase the accuracy of their coding, mitigate their risk, and ensure appropriate care for members.
Insufficient Data, Disparities Plague Lung Cancer Risk Factor Documentation
September 24th 2023On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the senior author of a study published in the September 2023 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® on the importance of adequate and effective lung cancer risk factor documentation to determine a patient's eligibility for screening.