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Experts Discuss Keeping Values in Value-Based Oncology
July 03, 2022
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At a panel for the National Health Alliance, 3 experts talked about incorporating patient needs and requests in cancer care.
Study Finds Association Between Migraines, Ocular Motor Cranial Nerve Palsy
July 03, 2022
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A population-based, observational, retrospective cohort study found that there was an association between migraines and ocular motor cranial nerve palsy.
Top 2% of Genome-Wide Polygenic Score Indicates 3 Times the Risk of CKD
July 03, 2022
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A new genome-wide polygenic score was able to determine the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with a score in the top 2%.
Mendelian Randomization Study Suggests Causal Relationship Between IBD, Psoriasis
July 02, 2022
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A Mendelian randomization study found that there appears to be a causal relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and psoriasis.
Aetna to Halt Prior Authorization Requirement for Cataract Surgeries
July 01, 2022
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Aetna announced it they would no longer be requiring prior approval for cataract surgeries starting in July.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Effective at Reducing Costs for Patients With COPD
June 30, 2022
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A recent study found that pulmonary rehabilitation after hospitalization for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) resulted in a net cost savings.
Mental Health, Immunizations, Sleep Focus of Barriers in Prevention and High-Value Care
June 28, 2022
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A panel held at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Leadership Summits focused on mental health, immunizations, and sleep when speaking about the barriers to prevention and high-value care in these areas of medical coverage.
Chart-Based Visual Function Tests Limited in Detecting Intermediate AMD
June 28, 2022
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A noninterventional study found that chart-based assessments of visual function had adequate repeatability but were limited in discriminating between no age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and intermediate AMD.
Patients With COPD Prefer Improvement of Daily Symptoms Rather Than Exacerbations
June 27, 2022
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A discrete choice experiment found that patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) valued improvement in their daily symptoms more than improvement of exacerbations.
Influenza and PPSV23 Vaccines Evaluated for Their Ability to Stem COPD Exacerbations
June 25, 2022
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A cohort study found that influenza and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines (PPSV23) can reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)- and pneumonia-related hospitalizations.