Jared is a freelance writer for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), and previously worked as a senior editor for HCPLive® at MJH Life Sciences®.
He has an MA from University of Sioux Falls. You can connect with Jared on LinkedIn.
In BRAF-Mutated Advanced Melanoma, Range of First-line Choices Brings Hope, Questions
September 10th 2021Patients with BRAF-V600 mutated metastatic melanoma have new treatment options to consider, but scientists are still waiting on additional data to help choose which first-line treatments are best for which patients.
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Clinical Decision Support Tool Raises Flu Vaccination Rates in Hospitalized Children
August 16th 2021A recent study found half of hospitalized children received a flu vaccination when their providers used a clinical decision support tool; however, that is still lower than the 63% national average for all children.
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Psoriasis Linked With Severe Coronary Calcification, Heart Disease
August 15th 2021A recent study aimed to understand whether psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are independent risk factors for coronary calcification and coronary artery disease. It found both correlate with higher rates of calcification, but only psoriasis was linked with severe calcification and disease.
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Nephrotic Syndrome Linked With End-Stage Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Issues
August 13th 2021Patients with nephrotic syndrome were far more likely than healthy controls to suffer end-stage kidney disease, particularly if they had focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or membranous nephropathy.
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Children Receiving IV Magnesium for Acute Asthma More Likely to Be Hospitalized
August 13th 2021Nearly 9 in 10 children given intravenous (IV) magnesium for refractory asthma ended up being admitted to the hospital, but new research suggests that may be partly due to a lack of clarity about the therapy’s safety profile.
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