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.
High White Blood Cell Counts Are Associated With Long-Term Acute COPD Exacerbations, Study Says
The study's findings suggest that high baseline white blood cell count, particularly high neutrophil count, was associated with a higher incidence of long-term acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Dr Sandra Stein Shares Takeaways From Banner|Aetna IVBM
According to Sandra Stein, MD, of Banner Health Plans, the event highlighted the significant influence of social determinants of health on health care costs and outcomes, emphasizing the shift in focus from traditional medical care to addressing crucial factors like housing, food, transportation, and utilities for positive health outcomes.
Dr Jonathan Silverberg Lists Which Patients With AD Benefit Most From JAK Inhibitors
Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, explains the benefits of using Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors to treat patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).
Dr Elaine Siegfried Describes How AAD Guideline Update Impacts AD Treatment
Elaine Siegfried, MD, of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, discusses how the recent guideline update by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) affects dermatologists' atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment decisions.
Delayed PAH Diagnosis Increased Economic Burden, Study Says
Increased pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) awareness and earlier screening in routine clinical practice could provide an opportunity for earlier treatment, resulting in reduced economic burden for payers, employers, and society at large.
Higher Survival Rates Found in Male Hispanic, API Patients With Early Breast Cancer
These findings suggest that addressing socioeconomic disparities and inequities that impact access to health care and services may help improve survival outcomes across racial/ethnic groups of male patients with early breast cancer.