Pearl Steinzor

Prediction models are needed to identify individuals at high risk for lung cancer who are former smokers and for whom low-dose computed tomography screening is not recommended, according to one study.

While antibiotic treatment is highly effective, soft rick relapsing fever (STRF) can result in severe health complications, including death, if not treated in a timely manner.

School-based asthma education was found to be effective in increasing asthma knowledge both in those who have never received asthma education and those with prior knowledge, a study finds.

Franco Locatelli, MD, PhD, head of the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at IRCCS Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome, discusses the treatment of both adult and pediatric patients with chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD).

Studies suggest natural language processing (NLP) is an effective tool in identifying candidates for epilepsy surgery.

The biggest barriers in collaboration are communication and connectivity, said Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, vice president of value-based and quality programs for Texas Oncology.

Percent recovery index may prove efficient in predicting poor asthma control and exacerbations in adults, a study suggests.

Targeted electrical stimulation may improve memory in patients with epilepsy and traumatic brain injury (TBI), a study found.

Amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) showed efficacy in a phase 3 trial of patients with newly diagnosed advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation.

Franco Locatelli, MD, PhD, a professor and hematologist from Italy, discusses results from the the phase 2 REACH 5 studies assessing the use of ruxolitinib in pediatric patients with chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD).

Researchers examine the complexity of sleep problems in children with epilepsy and the possible connection between neurodevelopmental characteristics that impact quality of life.

Sydney Townsend, executive director of digital health at Texas Oncology, explains how cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact a patient’s mental well-being and how she assesses a patient’s overall cancer care experience.

Microbiome traits are likely regulated by trichostatin A, nuclear factor-κB, and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (CEBP) in asthma exacerbations, a new study suggests

A retrospective case series study suggests that standardized guidelines for reporting and managing significant incidental findings (SIFs) in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening could help optimize the treatment of patients whose LDCT scans show SIFs.

Lesion mapping led researchers to identify a common brain circuit related to epilepsy.

An analysis found that patients with uncontrolled severe asthma have a higher symptom burden compared with those whose severe asthma is controlled, highlighting the need for more innovative treatment options to improve asthma control.

Martin Griesshammer, MD, PhD, Johannes Wesling University Clinic, discusses past and current efforts to improve treatment options for patients with polycythemia vera.

Melinda Gooderham, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Peterborough Regional Health Centre in Ontario, Canada, breaks down which subgroup of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) may benefit the most from emerging therapies, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of these therapies.

Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, discusses results from a recent study for which he was the lead author.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model may improve patient diagnosis and care among specialized epilepsy centers in underserved areas.

Texas Oncology's Travis Brewer, vice president of payer relations, discusses how collaboration between primary care providers and oncologists can improve population health outcomes by focusing on payer initiatives and strategies.

Early detection of focal epilepsy may reduce the amount of motor vehicle accidents caused by seizures while driving.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with the lead researcher from a study published in the June 2023 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about how employers and their employees are utilizing direct-to-consumer telehealth to reduce the cost of care.

A recent study found that depressive symptoms improved among patients with severe asthma who responded to monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy, but baseline depression symptoms were associated with lower therapy response rates.

Multiple risk factors for uncontrolled asthma include racial and ethnic barriers, as well as health insurance status, according to one study.

Andy Blauvelt, MD, MBA, president of Oregon Medical Research Center, discusses challenges many physicians face in getting approved for the most effective drugs to treat patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).

Higher baseline blood eosinophil count was linked to improvement in asthma exacerbations and overall better outcomes seen with biologic therapies.

A video-based teach-to-goal (TTG) intervention was able to improve inhaler technique over time among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a randomized controlled trial.

Women and children are the most susceptible to adverse asthma outcomes due to climate change, according to one study.