Julia Bonavitacola

Patients were found to have similar completion and yield rates for the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) at both 45 years and 50 years, making screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) effective in younger patients.

Early data from the CDC demonstrates a slight decrease in drug fatalities in children compared with 2022.

Patients living with HIV in Barcelona, Spain have seen a decrease in mortality of patients in critically ill condition admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

Despite the incidence of retinoblastoma remaining consistent throughout Europe, different countries had differing rates of survival.

Patients with endocrine-resistant, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer can use the treatment after recurrence or completing adjuvant endocrine therapy.

Patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer could use trifluridine/tipiracil (TAS-102) plus bevacizumab as a cost effective third line treatment in China but the same was not found in the United States and United Kingdom.

New data from the PURPOSE 2 trial continue to show the efficacy of lenacapavir in HIV prevention in individuals who have sex with men.

Vice President Kamala Harris announced her proposal that would require Medicare to cover costs of long-term home care, which would mark a notable expansion of Medicare.

The suggestive evidence should encourage research into the associations to evaluate the association with stronger evidence.

A phase 3b study found that Black individuals who switched to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide were able to maintain virologic suppression after 72 weeks.

The updated guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) have led to an increase in screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in individuals aged 45 to 49 years.

Increased time spent on discussing testing for colorectal cancer (CRC) was associated with patient satisfaction in older adults.

The start of AIDS Awareness Month puts a spotlight on how treatment for HIV and AIDS has progressed over the past 40 years.

Inpatient hospital care was primarily controlled by 1 or 2 health systems in nearly half of the metropolitan areas in the US in 2022.

Children entering kindergarten had lower vaccination rates and higher exemption rates compared with previous years.

Interventions to diagnosis amblyopia earlier could help in addressing inequities in the resolution of amblyopia.

Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases had reduced risk of intrahepatic recurrence when using intraoperative contrast-enhanced ultrasounds.

Systemic racism, including the practice of redlining, has had an enduring effect on health outcomes in people living with HIV, including time to viral suppression.

Emotional and social support for patients with retinitis pigmentosa could reduce the incidence of depressive disorder in this demographic.

Out-of-pocket costs for biosimilars and generics are still high for patients despite these drugs leading to estimated savings of $445 billion in 2023.

Follow-up in men living with HIV who have sex with men should be performed to assess quality of life due to sexual function.

A robust antibody response was found in patients in residents of long-term care facilities who were given the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.

As hurricane season approaches, doctors, pharmacists, and clinics prepare for treating their patients when accessibility is limited.

Ted Okon, MBA, executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance, spoke with The American Journal of Managed Care® about how the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) could affect the future of pharmaceuticals and oncology.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) could be affected by various factors involved in sleep, including snoring.

Medicaid coverage was able to help some people lower their blood pressure according to a new study.

Information on the disease and treatments, assistance with insurance, and transportation are among the types of support needed by patients with multiple myeloma to improve outcomes and overall burden.

More than 25 million people lost their Medicaid coverage during the unwinding process conducted by all states following the pandemic.

A substantial overall survival (OS) disparity by race and ethnicity was found in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), with socioeconomic status and tumor molecular features largely contributing to the difference in OS.

MYL-1701P displayed similar efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity when compared with reference aflibercept to treat diabetic macular edema.