Julia is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and joined AJMC® in 2022. She produces written and video content covering multiple disease states, and assists in the screening process for manuscripts submitted to AJMC®.
She has a BA in English language and literature from Rutgers University. You can connect with Julia on LinkedIn.
Vaping Injuries Associated With Long-term Respiratory Problems, Study Finds
June 9th 2022A new study found that patients with e-cigarette or vaping–associated lung injury had a higher risk of developing respiratory disability, cognitive impairment, symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress within 1 year of their injury.
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Study Finds Machine Learning Effective in Evaluating CKD Prognosis
June 7th 2022A retrospective study found that 3 machine learning models demonstrated equivalent predictability and greater sensitivity in the prognosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared with the Kidney Failure Risk Equation.
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Sacubitril/Valsartan Reduces mPAP, Improves Functional Capacity in HFpEF-PH
June 3rd 2022Sacubitril/valsartan reduced mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) and improved lung congestion, functional capacity, and quality of life in a subset of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and pulmonary hypertension (HFpEF-PH) using a remote monitoring platform.
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MAIT Cells Linked With Hospitalization in Patients With COPD, According to Study
May 25th 2022Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cell count was associated with risk of hospitalization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) independent of forced expiratory volume during a 3-year follow-up.
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Study Finds Albuminuria Associated With Cognitive Decline, Increased Risk of Dementia
May 25th 2022A longitudinal cohort study found that mild albuminuria was associated with cognitive decline, worse baseline cognitive function, and increased risk of incident cognitive impairment and dementia.
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Legalizing Marijuana: How Recreational Marijuana Legalization Changes the Medical Use Landscape
May 25th 2022With recreational marijuana dispensaries becoming more common across the country, the benefits of medical marijuana could be neutralized. How can doctors and dispensaries make sure the benefits of medical marijuana are still felt in a post-legalization nation?
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GFR, ABI, High Blood Pressure Associated With Poor Prognosis in Patients With CKD
May 23rd 2022A recent study found that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) had a poor prognosis based on glomerular filtration rate (GFR), ankle-brachial index (ABI), and high systolic blood pressure in a 16-week exercise program.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Common in Patients With COPD Referred for Catheterization, Study Finds
May 19th 2022A recent study found that patients who were referred for a right heart catheterization and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) more commonly had pulmonary hypertension, which is associated with high mortality.
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