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.
Rurality, Long Travel Times Limit Access to Tobacco Treatment for Patients With COPD Who Smoke
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who smoke were less likely to receive tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) if they lived in rural areas or had longer travel times to care, highlighting persistent geographic disparities in access.
Missed Opportunities for Salpingectomy Highlight Gaps in Ovarian Cancer Prevention
Many patients later diagnosed with high-grade serous cancer had prior surgical or genetic testing opportunities that could have reduced their ovarian cancer risk, underscoring the need to expand opportunistic salpingectomy and preventive strategies.
Brensocatib Approval Sparks New Questions in Bronchiectasis Research: James D. Chalmers, MBChB, PhD
In the final clip, James D. Chalmers, MBChB, PhD, notes that while the FDA approval of brensocatib is a milestone, questions remain on optimal patient selection, long-term benefits, and further targeting inflammation.
Patient Engagement Can Help Drive More Comprehensive NSCLC Testing: Julia Rotow, MD
The definition of comprehensive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) testing is rapidly evolving with new biomarkers and therapies, according to Julia Rotow, MD, creating added challenges for community practices.
Insulin Fills Declined as Costs Rose, With Persistent Gaps by Income: Elise S. Tremblay, MD, MPH
Elise S. Tremblay, MD, MPH, discusses her study on trends in insulin out-of-pocket costs and use disparities from 2008 to 2021, highlighting how health plan structure and income level influenced access and adherence.
Higher Oxidative Balance Score Linked to Lower Systemic Inflammation, Study Finds
Researchers discovered a significant negative correlation between an individual's oxidative balance score and systemic immune-inflammation index, highlighting the role of antioxidants in reducing inflammation.