Dr James Song Addresses Disparities in HS Presentation, Severity Among Diverse Patients
October 20th 2023Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can present differently in diverse patients, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis and therefore delayed treatment, explained James Song, MD, director of clinical research and associate chief medical officer at Frontier Dermatology.
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Dr Raj Chovatiya Calls Ruxolitinib Cream a Game Changer for Nonsegmental Vitiligo
October 20th 2023The FDA approval of topical ruxolitinib 1.5% cream changed the game for vitiligo treatment in both adult and pediatric patients, said Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Education Is the Biggest Factor in Promoting Biosimilar Use, Says Dr Prerakkumar Parikh
October 20th 2023Prerakkumar Parikh, PharmD, of Megallen Rx Management/Prime Therapeutics, detailed the impact of formulary placement of biosimilars on cost burden along with how stakeholders can work with pharmacy benefit managers to promote biosimilar use.
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Dr Peter Lio: Setting a New Standard for Biologics Use in Atopic Dermatitis
October 20th 2023Peter A. Lio, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, addresses how dermatologists need to focus on patient needs when determining the best use of new biologics in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
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Dr Saira Jan Shares Oncology Therapeutics Home Infusion Program Findings
October 20th 2023Saira Jan, PharmD, MS, of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, discussed the primary findings of their collaborative pilot program with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJ Barnabas Health, focusing on patient and provider experiences.
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JAK Inhibitors Are Revolutionizing Dermatology Field, Says Dr Mona Shahriari
October 19th 2023Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are not only efficacious in terms of skin disease improvement, but also in terms of itch management, explained Mona Shahriari, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University and associate director of clinical trials at Central Connecticut Dermatology.
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Dr Brian Mullen Shares Digital Health Advancements at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic
October 19th 2023Brian Mullen, PhD, head of innovation and product at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, discusses the implementation of digital health tools and strategies made by The Clinic and what these improvements mean for its patients.
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Dr Chelsee Jensen Comments on Recent Biosimilar Approvals, Patient Access
October 19th 2023Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, of Mayo Clinic, commented on the recent FDA biosimilar approvals and what they mean for the industry's future, as well as how to ensure biosimilars are accessible to all patients.
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Jeff McIntyre: How Managed Care Professionals Can Prevent Delayed NASH Diagnoses
October 18th 2023Jeff McIntyre, MA, of the Global Liver Institute, discussed how the delayed diagnosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) affects patients and how health care and managed care professionals can help expedite diagnosis and treatment.
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Christine Pfaff on Ensuring Patient Access to Affordable Treatments
October 17th 2023To ensure patients are getting timely access to their treatments, there needs to be better collaboration between payers and providers, said Christine Pfaff, RPh, senior regional director of operations, American Oncology Network.
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Dr Joseph Chervenak Discusses How Large Language Models Are Revolutionizing Reproductive Care
October 17th 2023Joseph Chervenak, MD, MBA, obstetrician and gynecologist, Montefiore Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Health, breaks down the benefits and challenges associated with implementing large language models such as ChatGPT into reproductive medicine and fertility care.
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Dr Kristine Slam: In Breast Cancer, Patient Values and Treatment Goals May Differ
October 16th 2023Kristine Slam, MD, FACP, Central Ohio Surgical Associates, addresses the importance of involving patients in decisions regarding their goals for treatment, emphasizing that this involvement is critical to uncover what they value, as well as their short- and long-term goals for treatment.
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What to Expect at Dr Peter Lio's AD Session: 2023 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference
October 16th 2023Peter A. Lio, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, gives a preview of his session on mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) in skin of color.
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Patient, Provider Education and Payer Management Can Improve Biosimilar Uptake: Dr Bincy Abraham
October 15th 2023Biosimilars are becoming more common as more launch on the market in the United States, but patient and provider education can help speed uptake of these products, explained Bincy Abraham, MD, Houston Methodist – Weill Cornell.
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Dr Alma Habib: Effort Needs to Be Put Into Addressing Disparities in Leukemia, Lymphoma Care
October 15th 2023Alma Habib, MD, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about the fact that disparities are able to be recognized in leukemia/lymphoma care, but the questions of how to address these disparities remain.
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Dr Sarah Wall: Challenges Faced by Older Patients With Hematologic Disorders
October 14th 2023Older patients often face financial challenges on fixed incomes with different payer systems like Medicare, Sarah Wall, MD, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, says. Accessing treatment centers far away is difficult due to support system disruptions, leading to increased stress and financial strain.
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Dr David Adamson Discusses How Professional Guidelines Impact Reproductive Care Outcomes
October 13th 2023David Adamson, MD, FRCSC, FACOG, FACS, reproductive endocrinologist, surgeon, founder and CEO of ARC Fertility, and past president of The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, discusses the importance of professional guidelines in reproductive medicine.
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Dr Javed Butler: How STEP-HFpEF Findings on Semaglutide Translate to Clinical Practice
October 13th 2023Positive results from STEP-HFpEF indicate that semaglutide can improve quality of life and functional capacity in patients with obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), but large outcomes trials are needed to confirm this, said Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA.
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Fabric Health: Breaking Down Barriers to Health Equity
October 12th 2023Fabric Health is transforming laundry time into an opportunity for community well-being, engaging families in laundromats to address health needs and connecting them with health care experts and needed social services. Adaptable and problem-solving oriented, the social-impact startup helps to bridge pandemic-exacerbated disparities by meeting people where they are, fostering health equity.
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Ruben A. Mesa, MD, FACP, president and executive director of Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses how practices can improve access and affordability to treatments for rare cancers, such as myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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