Brooke McCormick

Black and American Indian women with ovarian cancer were less likely to have elevated cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) levels at diagnosis, resulting in delayed chemotherapy initiation and highlighting the need for more inclusive guidelines.

Erin Weber, MS, CAQH, is hopeful that artificial intelligence (AI) will empower people rather than replace them.

Systemic immune inflammation index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and systemic inflammation response index levels may offer a noninvasive method to identify individuals at increased risk of developing overactive bladder.

The electronic health record (EHR)–based symptom inventory identified symptom prevalence and associated comorbidities, but no ovarian cancers were diagnosed during the study period.

While artificial intelligence (AI) use in health care is currently limited to administrative tasks, Erin Weber, MS, explains that expanding its adoption will require greater collaboration, transparency, and trust among stakeholders.

Galen Shearn-Nance, BS, and Johnie Rose, MD, PhD, of Case Western Reserve University, acknowledge key limitations of their study and prioritize areas for further research.

No significant differences in treatment or outcomes were found between most Medicare Advantage (MA) and fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries with breast cancer, but Black patients with FFS Medicare were less likely to receive standard treatment.

Experts at leading health care conferences last month called for further research into the health effects of microplastics and prompted immediate action to limit exposure.

As Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment grows, Johnie Rose, MD, PhD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, underscores the importance of ongoing research into outcomes for MA beneficiaries vs fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries.

Vegetables, fish oil, fruit, and high-fiber foods have anti-inflammatory effects, while low-fiber bread and animal fats are associated with pro-inflammatory effects. Diets heavier on these pro-inflammatory foods may be associated with higher risks of brain disorders.

Patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer who were non-Hispanic Black, older, had lower household income, resided in nonmetropolitan areas, and were unmarried had higher odds of refusing cytoreductive surgery.

Experts agree that the expansion of telehealth was one of the most significant positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long-term extension analysis of the phase 3b APEX study (NCT04882098) through 3 years of treatment will further assess the sustained efficacy of guselkumab (Tremfya; Johnson & Johnson) in limiting structural damage in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

World Health Day 2025 highlights the importance of improving maternal and newborn health, emphasizing the need for quality care and investment in regions facing high mortality rates.

In 2021, UnitedHealth Group received 42% of the $33 billion in additional Medicare Advantage payments from differential coding.

The experts emphasized that these shortcomings must be addressed to be better prepared for future public health crises.

Experts agree that telemedicine continues to majorly impact health care post pandemic.

The most common surgical complications in obese patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) include wound infection, intestinal problems, and a higher 30-day readmission rate.

Dan Nardi, MS, CEO of Reimagine Care, claims that on-demand cancer treatment via telehealth is the future of oncology care delivery.

The long-term impact of disruptions in oncology care during the COVID-19 pandemic will become more apparent in the coming years, according to Dan Nardi, MS, of Reimagine Care.

Geoffrey Rutledge, MD, PhD, of HealthTap, envisions a future where all patients have a virtual care doctor as their first point of contact with the health care system.

Although the widespread adoption of remote patient monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic expanded care access, particularly for underserved communities, challenges persist in sustaining this access.

Geoffrey Rutledge, MD, PhD, of HealthTap, emphasizes that when care can be delivered virtually, it is more efficient and effective to do so.

COVID-19 served as a major catalyst for the widespread adoption of remote patient monitoring, which helps to prevent hospitalizations, improve medication adherence, and enable early interventions by helping providers prioritize high-risk patients.

Documentation efficiency was higher among younger and male clinicians.

The approval of gepotidacin (Blujepa; GSK) introduces the first new class of oral antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nearly 30 years.

New phase 3 data provide reassurance on safety, tolerability, and overall benefit-risk of mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere) for patients with folate receptor alpha-positive (FRα+), platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

These results suggest that the rise in avoidable mortality is driven by widespread factors across the entire US.

The researchers emphasized the need for ongoing research and advocacy to further address drug affordability.

The systemic immune response index outperformed other inflammatory markers in predicting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).