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.
Black Men at Increased Risk of Misdiagnosis of Emphysema
An abstract from the American Thoracic Society International Conference demonstrated that Black men have a greater risk of not receiving a proper diagnosis of emphysema, after race-based adjustments to spirometry found normal lung function.
Study Finds CAPS Effective in Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With AECOPD
A prospective study found that a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma physiology score (CAPS) of at least 21 points was a risk factor for in-hospital mortality in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD).
Video Instruction Just as Effective as In-person for OSA Test, Study Finds
A randomized, double-blind study found that there was no difference in the recording quality of a home sleep apnea test between patients given in-person instruction vs video instruction, which is an important step in telemedicine diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Higher Mortality Risk Linked to ESRD Requiring LVAD Implantation in New Study
A study found that patients with end stage renal/kidney disease (ESRD) who undergo left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation had higher 1-year mortality compared with patients with chronic kidney disease.
Study Finds Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Functional Capability for Patients With COPD, Asthma
A recent study found that early use of a pulmonary rehabilitation program improved several measures of pulmonary function in patients with comorbid asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and obesity.
Study Finds Pulmonologists and PCPs Prescribe Differing Treatments for Patients With COPD
A recent study found that primary care physicians (PCPs) and pulmonologists differ in their treatment methods and reference to guidelines when treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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