Gianna is an associate editor of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). She has been working on AJMC® since 2019 and has a BA in philosophy and journalism & professional writing from The College of New Jersey.
Two-Year Data Show Combined Efficacy of GLP-1 RAs, SGLT2s for T2D
November 6th 2020New data show combining glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) exenatide plus sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor dapagliflozin remains effective after 2 years for type 2 diabetes (T2D) uncontrolled with metformin.
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Data Show Novartis’ Secukinumab Leads to Early Synovitis Reduction in Patients With PsA
November 5th 2020New results from the phase 3 ULTIMATE trial show Novartis’ Cosentyx (secukinumab) demonstrated significant treatment response on synovitis in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) compared with placebo.
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Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Associated With Central Retinal Vessel Density in Eyes Without PPL
November 5th 2020Central retinal vessel density is associated with diabetic retinopathy severity in eyes without, but not with, predominantly peripheral lesions (PPL) according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Top 5 Health Care Takeaways From the 2020 General Election
November 4th 2020Although a winner has yet to be declared in the 2020 presidential race, several ballot measures and state level races yielded results with major implications in the health care field. Below is a list of the most influential health care–related outcomes of the 2020 elections.
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Review Outlines Combined Genetic, Environmental Susceptibility to Vestibular Migraine
November 3rd 2020Variability in prevalence of vestibular migraine, depending on ethnicity and geographic location suggests, a combined genetic and environmental contribution to VM, according to results of a systematic review.
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Research Highlights Impact of SDOH on Veterans With CKD
October 30th 2020A pair of abstracts presented at Kidney Week 2020 underscore the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in military populations and the challenges of tracking these factors.
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CMS Proposes New Rules for CGM Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries
October 29th 2020This week, CMS proposed changes to the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthic Devices and Supplies (DMEPOS) coverage and payment policies which would expand Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
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Vitamin D, Marine ω-3 Fatty Acid Supplementations Have No Impact on AMD
October 29th 2020Results from a prespecified ancillary study show neither vitamin D3 nor marine ω-3 fatty acid supplementation had a significant overall effect on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) incidence or progression.
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Weight Reduction Surgery Associated With Reduced Risk of Second Heart Attack in Obese Patients
October 27th 2020In severely obese patients with previous myocardial infarction, metabolic surgery was associated with a lower risk of heart attack and new onset heart failure, according to study results published in Circulation.
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Researchers Show Brain Differences in 2 Different Types of Menstrual Migraine
October 26th 2020In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers highlighted structural and functional brain differences among those who suffer menstrual-related migraine (MRM) and pure menstrual migraine (PMM).
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Session Highlights Long-term Skeletal Effects of Kidney Diseases
October 22nd 2020Experts presenting the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week session entitled “From Kids to Adults: Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD) Across the Life Course,” outlined the detrimental effects of childhood CKD and other kidney diseases on long-term health.
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Panelists Argue for SGLT2 Inhibitors Uptake Among Nephrologists
October 22nd 2020In a session focused on sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Kidney Week, experts highlighted the benefits of using this drug class in patients with kidney disease and outlined future steps for integration of care.
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Greater Green Tea, Coffee Consumption Associated With Lower Mortality Risk in T2D Population
October 22nd 2020Consuming more green tea and coffee was associated with reduced all-cause mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to the results of a prospective study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care.
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Dr Messoud Ashina Talks Through the 5-Year Safety and Efficacy Data on Erenumab
October 19th 2020Data from a 5-year open-label treatment period on the safety profile of erenumab (Aimovig) showed the treatment helped patients with episodic migraine achieve a sustained reduction in the number of monthly migraine days and the number of days in which therapies were needed for acute migraines.
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Survey Highlights Challenges of Diabetes Management, Potential Impact of Technology
October 19th 2020Results from a national survey conducted by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists show that individuals living with diabetes feel they are doing everything they can to manage the condition, yet believe more can be done.
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Age Impacts Success of Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
October 18th 2020Although probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is safe and effective , age at the time of initial intervention and bilateral surgery constitutes a significant risk for a failed procedure, according to study results published in BMC Ophthalmology.
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Diabetes Risk Factors Dominate Top Causes of Global Mortality, Heighten COVID-19 Risks
October 15th 2020New data estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study published by The Lancet illustrate how rising rates of chronic disease and public health failures compounded over decades to worsen the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Researchers Use OCT-A to Determine Association Between Ocular Features, ACS
October 14th 2020Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was associated with lower inner vessel length density, measured via optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A), and with higher concentrations of angiopoietin-2 and osteoprotegerin, according to study results published in Scientific Reports.
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Can an HIV Drug Help Prevent Diabetes?
October 12th 2020Patients who received anti-inflammasome nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)—drugs approved to treat HIV-1 and hepatitis B infections—exhibited a 33% reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a meta-analysis published in Nature Communications.
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Report Describes Case of SARS-CoV-2 Found in Ocular Tissues of Former COVID-19 Patient
October 8th 2020Researchers found the nucleocapsid protein (NP) antigen of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), existed intracellularly in the ocular tissues of a patient who previously had COVID-19.
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