April 15th 2024
The University of Utah Drug Information Service reports an unprecedented rise in shortages; cultural ethos and modern pressures contribute to sleep deprivation across the nation; rising death rates underscore the urgent need for expanded access to prevention and treatment measures
Perspectives on Emerging Data for the Use of Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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A Managed Care Focus on Assessing the Armamentarium for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Treatment
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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The Promising Role of Novel and Emerging Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Clinical and Managed Care Insights
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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Evolving Treatment Strategies in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Key Insights for the Pharmacist, featuring a Patient Perspective
1.5 Credits / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Positive Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Focus on Specialty Pharmacy Interventions
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Strategies for the Management and Treatment of ALS: The Value of Early Diagnosis and Clinical Intervention
3.0 Credits / Neurology
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Leveraging Managed Care to Optimize Best Practices in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Improving Outcomes and Quality of Care in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Updates in Treatment Advances
2.0 Credits / Neurology
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New and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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Improving Treatment Access for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How Managed Care Strategies Can Ease Clinical and Caregiver Burden
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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Assessing the Treatment Landscape for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Care
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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Study Links Short Sleep Duration to Male Sex, Old Age, and High Coffee Intake
January 5th 2020The researchers reported that aging brings degeneration of the circadian pacemaker, a progressive decline in melatonin output and decrease in rhythm amplitude which contributes to increasing sleep fragmentation and waking up earlier in the morning.
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Narcolepsy Management Must Be Tailored for Each Patient, Report Suggests
December 18th 2019Narcolepsy management should be a combination of behavioral and pharmacologic strategies that are tailored to the patient with consideration of the impact of symptoms and how they may evolve, according to a recent review aiming to improve narcolepsy diagnosis and management.
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This Week in Managed Care: December 13, 2019
December 13th 2019This week, the top managed care stories included the White House seeking a truce between CMS Administrator Seema Verma and HHS Secretary Alex Azar; Sanofi will shift its focus from diabetes to cancer drugs; results highlight real-world evidence of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies.
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Lifestyle Behaviors in Early Childhood Vital to Managing Risk of Obesity, Cardiometabolic Conditions
December 5th 2019Modifiable lifestyle behaviors, such as physical activity, sleep time, television time, and diet, were shown to contribute to risk of obesity and cardiometabolic conditions in early childhood, according to study findings.
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The association between disadvantaged communities and heightened risk of cardiovascular disease was attributed to factors that impair sleep quality and duration, such as living in noisy environments, working several jobs with various shifts, and having greater levels of emotional and financial stress, according to study findings.
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Chronic Opioid Therapy, Prescription Drug Use Linked With Increased Risk of Sleep Disorders, Frailty
November 21st 2019Chronic opioid therapy was found to disrupt sleep and increase the risk of sleep disorders, while prescription drug use for pain and sleep exhibited an increased risk of frailty among users, according to 2 study findings stressing the need for heightened prescription education among providers for potential adverse risks.
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Proper Diagnosis for Sleep Disorders Needed When Linked to Neurology, Psychiatry
November 19th 2019A recent review examined sleep-related disorders linked to neurology and psychiatry, noting that the disorders degrade quality of life and functional ability, and recommended that when taking a patient history, specific questions are needed to probe the exact symptoms so as to enable strategic treatments.
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Insufficient Sleep Linked to Biological Aging, Increased Risk of CVD Through Wearable Trackers
November 12th 2019The use of wearable trackers found a link in patients reporting insufficient sleep with biological aging and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to study findings.
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School-Based Intervention for Sleep Education Shown to Benefit Adolescents
November 6th 2019School-based interventions for health issues pertinent to adolescents have been linked with beneficial outcomes, and a study published this week showed potential long-term benefits of a school-based sleep education program.
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Sleep Quality Indicative of Gut Microbiome Diversity, Study Shows
November 2nd 2019Gut microbiome composition, sleep physiology, the immune system, and cognition were found to be interlinked, indicating possible therapies of gut microbiome manipulation to improve sleep quality, according to study findings.
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Sleep Disruption, Amyloid Deposits Related in Elderly Individuals With Cognitive Disorders
October 29th 2019As increasing evidence suggests that a disrupted sleep-wake cycle can drive the development of Alzheimer disease and other neurocognitive disorders via β-amyloid accumulation, a new study finds that the association between β-amyloid accumulation and cognitive impairment can be mediated by sleep disruption even after the onset of cognitive decline.
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Insufficient Sleep Among Adolescents Linked With Impaired Behavioral and Social Well-Being
October 25th 2019Insufficient sleep among 2 adolescent groups aged 6-12 and 13-17 was linked with decreased childhood flourishing, a measurement of behavioral and social well-being that affects school performance, as well as, physical and mental health, according to a study to be presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2019 National Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Study Finds Higher Odds of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Veterans With PTSD
October 23rd 2019Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), whether or not they had experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), were more likely to experience rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder than veterans without TBI or PTSD, according to the findings of a new study.
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Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Sleep Apnea Associated With Reduced Care Utilization
October 16th 2019Using and adhering to positive airway pressure therapy was associated with fewer inpatient and overall acute care visits and a lower likelihood of having costs from those visits among patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea.
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Association Found Between Better Sleep, Academic Performance Among College Students
October 8th 2019A study of college students found that better sleep—specifically, higher quality, longer duration, and greater consistency of sleep—was associated with higher scores on quizzes and midterm exams.
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Survey Finds Widespread Misconceptions About Sleep Disorders
October 1st 2019According to results of a survey asking 1300 Americans about their perceptions and knowledge of sleep disorders like narcolepsy, many respondents were not familiar with common symptoms of the disease and their understanding was often shaped by television shows or movies.
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Detrimental Sleep Disturbances Seen in Patients With Alzheimer, Their Caregivers
September 18th 2019The importance of sleep is magnified for patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), who commonly experience sleep disturbances due to changes in their neurotransmitter systems. However, the impact of AD and other dementias on sleep is also seen among caregivers of patients with dementia.
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