Skylar is an associate editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) and The Center for Biosimilars®, and joined AJMC® in 2020. She is responsible for covering all aspects of the ever-changing global biosimilar industry and produces content that is accessible and informative for all health care stakeholders.
She has a BA in journalism and media studies from Rutgers University. You can connect with Skylar on LinkedIn.
A Rising Researcher’s Take on Underrecognized Pediatric Skin Conditions: Hira Ghani, DO
A review highlights the need for better research on pediatric segmental vitiligo treatments, as current options show mixed results, and at SPD 2025, Hira Ghani, DO, emphasized the importance of recognizing often-overlooked skin conditions in children.
Report Reveals Mounting Burdens of Drug Shortages on US Health System
Vizient's 2024 survey reveals a sharp rise in drug shortages across US health care, with pediatric care hit especially hard and labor costs soaring—but the true impact may go far beyond limited medication access, threatening to disrupt the very foundations of how health systems operate.
Evidence Grows for Upadacitinib in Managing Moderate to Severe UC
Upadacitinib shows sustained efficacy and consistent safety for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in long-term trials and real-world data, with findings reinforced by new results presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025.
Global Analysis Sheds Light on Women’s Cancer Trends
As National Women’s Health Week approaches, new global data highlighting projected rises in breast and ovarian cancer through 2050 is prompting renewed calls for gender-specific prevention strategies that address evolving health risks for women.
Updated Guidelines Aim to Improve GERD Diagnosis and Treatment
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with updated recommendations on endoscopy use, lifestyle changes, and endoscopic treatments like transoral incisionless fundoplication.
Can Medicare Sustain Widespread Access to GLP-1 Therapies?
Expanding Medicare coverage for glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists could significantly reduce obesity-related health issues, but it also risks adding tens of billions in new costs, highlighting the need for smart policy strategies to ensure access, affordability, and long-term sustainability.
Upadacitinib Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Crohn Disease
Upadacitinib showed promising results in achieving clinical and endoscopic remission in people with moderate to severe Crohn disease, including those previously treated with advanced therapies, offering a potential second-line treatment option with a manageable safety profile.
The Hidden Connection Between Air Quality and Gut Health
Long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants may silently wreak havoc on your gut, significantly increasing the risk of gastrointestinal diseases and underscoring the urgent need for public health policies that clean the air we breathe and protect our digestive health.
Understanding How Fitness Affects Digestive Diseases
Exercise is a powerful modulator of gut health in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, as moderate activity can ease gut inflammation, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and relieve constipation, while intense workouts may backfire, causing reflux, GI bleeding, or gut barrier disruption.
How Does Diet Influence GI Cancer Outcomes?
Healthy dietary patterns, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, may significantly reduce the risk and mortality of gastrointestinal cancers, while diets high in red and processed meats, alcohol, and sugary beverages can increase these risks.
The Future of GI Drug Delivery in Managing IBD
New drug delivery technologies, such as nanoparticles, hydrogels, and self-powered microgrippers, are showing great potential for enhancing targeted treatment and sustained release of medications in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, particularly for managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).