Pearl Steinzor

Posters presented at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference highlight the complex care needs and physical activity barriers for individuals with myotonic dystrophy.

Biologics targeting interleukin (IL)-12, IL-23, or IL-17 reduced serious infections, while tofacitinib increased infection risk, according to one study.

This new study has found perceived discrimination in health care leads to delayed visits, especially among younger and minority patients.

Michael Chernew, PhD, professor of health care policy and director of the Healthcare Markets and Regulation Lab, Harvard Medical School, shares how cost-sharing policies shape access to critical health care services and influence value-based insurance design.

Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, discusses ways that physicians can support patients through their colorectal cancer journey.

As health care costs continue to rise and the burden of chronic disease grows, data-driven insights will be essential in shaping the future of patient care, according to experts from Komodo Health and SmarterDx.

Vaccine hesitancy and higher rates of school vaccine exemptions increases the risk of outbreaks of preventable diseases, creating a significant health risk for vulnerable populations.

Biological age, rather than chronological age, may be a stronger predictor of colorectal cancer risk—especially in older adults.

Two posters presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting highlighted the importance of improving quality of life in patients with moderate to severe scalp psoriasis.

Study links short sleep and snoring to increased type 2 diabetes risk in women with prior gestational diabetes.

Tiffany Meng, PharmD, an oncology pharmacist, UCSF Health, discusses how pharmacists help mitigate financial toxicity for patients with breast cancer.

The American College of Gastroenterology warns millions may lose access to life-saving colorectal cancer screenings.

Tildrakizumab showed early and sustained effectiveness and quality of life (QOL) improvements in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis across 2 studies.

Here are key facts, risk factors, and life-saving screening recommendations for colorectal cancer prevention and treatment.

Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, defended his vision for the National Institutes of Health in a Senate committee confirmation hearing, tackling concerns on research funding, public trust, and scientific integrity.

The US Multi-Society Task Force updates 2014 recommendations, emphasizing split-dose prep, diet flexibility, and quality tracking.

Tiffany Meng, PharmD, an oncology pharmacist, UCSF Health, shares how pharmacists can collaborate with physicians to find the most effective and affordable therapies for patients.

A new clinical trial finds no cardiovascular benefit from high-dose multivitamins, with or without chelation therapy, in patients with diabetes and past myocardial infarction.

Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO, professor of medicine at Stanford Medicine, medical oncologist, and director for the Stanford Cancer Institute and the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares ways in which clinicians can help enhance patient engagement and shared decision-making.

Tiffany Meng, PharmD, oncology pharmacist, UCSF Health, discusses ways that pharmacists can help guide patients to financial assistance programs to help facilitate better access to breast cancer therapies.

Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO, professor of medicine at Stanford Medicine, medical oncologist, and director for the Stanford Cancer Institute and the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) when it comes to accessing innovative breast cancer treatments.

When combined with chemotherapy, cetuximab shows promising efficacy for optimizing treatment strategies for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Delays in receiving coverage for essential medications like insulin and albuterol can worsen symptoms, increase costs, and add stress for patients.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Arthur L. Jenkins III, MD, FACS, CEO of Jenkins NeuroSpine, to explore the intersection of advanced surgical care for sport-related neurospine injuries and managed care systems.

People who regularly consumed yogurt had lower rates of colorectal cancer–positive Bifidobacterium.

Both drugs showed significant improvements, with higher response observed for bimekizumab, study finds.

Study results show most patients prefer more frequent colonoscopies, but specialist recommendations drive acceptance of extended intervals.

Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO, medical oncologist, UCLA Health, provides new insights on the role of TROP2-directed antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for patients with breast cancer.

High vaccine uptake shows promise for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants.

The executive order calls for recommendations on how to expand access and reduce costs for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.