Laura Joszt, MA

Nearly 10% of drug approvals in 2018 were generic products for branded drugs that had no FDA-approved generics.

A new study determines the smallest change in upper extremity function that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) find important or meaningful through an analysis in the change of scores of the Arm Functiom in Multiple Sclerosis Questionnaire.

A high proportion of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who achieve a negative minimal residual disease (MRD) status still relapse, indicating a more sensitive method of detecting MRD is needed.

Updates on the Oncology Care Model from the Patient-Centered Oncology Care® meeting.

Researchers have used positron emission tomography scans to identify which patients with a type of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2–positive breast cancer might benefit most from targeted agents alone and can be spared chemotherapy.

Employers are placing an increased focus on healthcare benefits and integrating or expanding healthcare offerings. With healthcare costs rising, employers are focusing not only on health plans but also on ways to improve employee experience with healthcare.

Patients of all ages see benefits with once-weekly carfilzomib compared with a twice-weekly dose, according to an analysis of the phase 3 A.R.R.O.W. trial.

Research comparing outcomes, resource utilization, and costs of multiple sclerosis (MS) found that patients with the disease face substantial burdens that differ among Japan, 5 European Union countries, and the United States.

Polypharmacy (patients taking ≥5 medications) is not uncommon in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and it is associated with higher levels of disability and the presence of comorbidities.

Breaking established habits and starting new, healthier ones can be difficult. However, patients, such as those with multiple sclerosis, can benefit from following strategies that help enact long-lasting healthy behaviors.

Minimal residual disease (MRD) is a strong prognosticator of cancer outcomes, and recent research found that patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) are more likely to achieve MRD on daratumumab than on a standard of care alone.

Experts at the “Paying for Cures: Ensuring patient access and system sustainability" event discussed how the healthcare system can pay for curative therapies that have high upfront costs with benefits that accrue over time.

Two studies presented at the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition examined patient preferences in multiple myeloma (MM) treatment and the importance of understanding these preferences when making treatment decisions.

In the 30 days after the 2016 presidential election, demand for long-acting reversible contraceptives increased more than 20% compared with the same time the previous year.

The Caregiver Strain Index is a brief self-assessment tool that accurately measures the burden in caregivers of patients with multiple sclerosis.

During his second State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted past bipartisan accomplishments, such as legislation to confront the opioid crisis, but also outlined future priorities, such as addressing the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs.

Foundation Medicine announced that it has won a nationwide contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs National Precision Oncology Program. The contract covers all of Foundation Medicine’s tests.

ABIM Foundation is building upon its Choosing Wisely campaign with a new Trust Practice Challenge that will identify practices that build or rebuild trust in healthcare with the ultimate goal of creating a collection of replicable and scalable practices.

Abstracts presented at the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition looked at how monitoring minimal residual disease can help predict outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Sephin1 provided protective benefits that delayed loss of myelin and onset of debilitating disease in mouse models of multiple sclerosis.

The Senate Committee on Finance convened a hearing with economic and medical experts and the mother of child with insulin-dependent diabetes to discuss the burdens of high prescription drug prices and potential policy solutions that can address the rising costs without harming innovation by drug companies.

The ninth annual Trending Now in Cancer Care survey identified current and emerging trends for US cancer programs, such as the ongoing threat of drug costs and popular services progams are planning to add in the next 2 years.

A new study examined what factors might prolong time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

The first and only test authorized by the FDA to detect and monitor minimal residual disease (MRD) in multiple myeloma (MM) and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has received coverage for Medicare patients.

Healthcare across the globe is at a moment of change. During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, a panel of experts discussed the transformation taking place in healthcare and the tough questions ahead that still need to be answered.

Prompt diagnosis and timely intervention is key in improving outcomes for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). A new study in Multiple Sclerosis Journal outlines quality standards for timely, brain health–focused MS care.

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review is creating a new analysis of significant drug price increases to determine if the price hikes are supported by new clinical evidence.

As patients with multiple myeloma live longer thanks to advancements in treatments, more attention is being paid to treatment-related toxicities that are becoming more relevant.