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Treatment with the first-in-class direct and competitive telomerase inhibitor imetelstat resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful efficacy in patients with heavily transfusion dependent, non-del(5q) lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome that is relapsed or refractory to erythropoiesis stimulating agents, according to findings from the phase 3 IMerge trial.

Imetelstat Prolongs Transfusion Independence, Increases Hemoglobin in R/R MDS

Out of multiple risk factors, African American and Hispanic individuals with Medicaid are at a significantly higher risk of uncontrolled asthma.

African American, Hispanic Individuals With Medicaid at Higher Risk of Uncontrolled Asthma

Hayden is an assistant editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and joined AJMC® in 2021, where she produces written and video content covering multiple disease states.

She has a BA in journalism & media studies from Rutgers University. You can connect with Hayden on 

The Respiratory Infection Intensity and Impact Questionnaire (RiiQ) Symptoms Scale demonstrated logical patterns of upper and lower respiratory symptoms among participants.

 Study Validates RiiQ Symptoms Scale for Assessing RSV Symptoms, Severity

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 

Posters presented at the SLEEP 2023 conference showed that transition between medications was easy but 1 medication felt more effective to patients.

Patients With Narcolepsy Able to Switch Medications Easily, Maintain Effectiveness

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This study conducted a cost-benefit analysis of appointment-based medication synchronization for improving adherence in patients on chronic medications for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.

Cost-Benefit of Appointment-Based Medication Synchronization in Community Pharmacies

Julie A. Patterson, BS

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