Brooke is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She joined AJMC in 2023, where she produces written content covering multiple disease states.
She has a BA in journalism from Seton Hall University. You can connect with Brooke on LinkedIn.
Niraparib Improves Outcomes in Patients With Stage III EOC, No Visible Residual Disease
Patients with stage III epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and no visible residual disease after primary cytoreductive surgery had significantly longer real-world progression-free survival and time to next treatment when treated with first-line maintenance niraparib compared with those with higher-risk disease.
Updated Guidelines Allow Men Who Have Sex With Men to Join National Blood Donor Month Efforts
Men who have sex with men (MSM) can now participate in National Blood Donor Month under the FDA's updated guidelines, marking a crucial step toward addressing blood shortages and promoting inclusivity.
Nomogram Predicts Overall Survival in Patients With Ovarian Cancer, Liver Metastases
Researchers developed and validated a nomogram to predict 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival (OS) in patients with ovarian cancer and liver metastases (OCLM), outperforming an external model in stability and accuracy.
Nurse-Led Care Improves Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nurse-led care effectively reduces disease activity and improves self-efficacy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, delivering comparable outcomes to rheumatologist-led care and usual care while easing health care burdens.
Male Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Face Higher Complication Rates
Compared with female patients, male patients with eosinophilic esophagitis have higher rates of complications, including esophageal obstruction, food impaction, and rupture, highlighting potential gender differences in disease severity.
Dr Yehuda Handelsman: DCRM Guidelines Are Shaping Integrated, Global CRM Care
In part 2 of our interview, Yehuda Handelsman, MD, discusses how cardiorenalmetabolic (CRM) disease management is advancing with the 2022 Diabetes, Cardiorenal, and Metabolic (DCRM) multispecialty practice recommendations and the updated DCRM 2.0 guidelines.
Top 5 Most-Read Ovarian Cancer Content of 2024
The top 5 ovarian cancer articles of 2024 covered topics such as the impact of air pollution on ovarian cancer risk, treatment strategies for patients with liver metastases, and the benefits of early diagnosis through symptom-triggered testing.
Exercise May Benefit Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Ovarian Cancer
Exercise interventions may help manage chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients with ovarian cancer through improved physical activity and muscle function, but evidence remains limited.
Top 5 Most-Read IPF Content of 2024
The top 5 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) articles of 2024 explored topics like the effect of oxygen therapy on health care costs and mortality; delayed diagnoses leading to worse outcomes; new drug trials; the impact of diabetes on pulmonary health; and the growing body of research on macrophages and pulmonary fibrosis.
Addressing Ovarian Cancer Outcome Disparities With Cultural Understanding, Disaggregated Research
In the final part of our interview, Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, highlights the importance of addressing ovarian cancer care disparities and beyond by understanding cultural and behavioral factors and adopting a more disaggregated approach to research.
Experts Pinpoint AI, Predictive Analytics as Key to Addressing Health Care Challenges
Experts at the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) Connect 2024 emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics in addressing health care challenges, advancing equity, and reducing clinician burden.
Revealing Ovarian Cancer Survival Gaps Among Asian American Subgroups
Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, of California State University, Fullerton, discusses her study on ovarian cancer survival disparities among disaggregated Asian American subgroups, emphasizing the need for a subgroup-specific approach in cancer research.