With systemic health and social inequalities contributing to a lack of health care access and a growing mortality risk among rural Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated health issues present between community lines. We spotlight several health challenges in these communities and potential solutions to improve the general health of rural populations.
A new analysis may give clinicians a more in-depth understanding of an individual patient’s multiple sclerosis (MS) disease course.
A systematic review found significant evidence supporting self-management interventions for inflammatory arthritis, but also found it was difficult to draw conclusions about specific types of programs.
Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, the chief science and medical officer at the American Diabetes Association (ADA), outlines why updates were made to the ADA’s Living Standards of Care.
Pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) often vary in disease severity and it can be difficult to assess how much of a topical therapy is needed, said Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, chief of pediatric and adolescent dermatology at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego.
A recent study examined the prevalence and characteristics of 3 atypical pathogens responsible for respiratory tract infections in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), as well as evaluated optimal detection methods.
To mark National Gun Violence Awareness Month, The American Journal of Managed Care® assessed how events in 2020 shaped the United States' gun violence epidemic.
Vaccination rates among Medicaid beneficiaries remain low; Walmart introduces a less expensive insulin option; Moderna says its vaccine is effective against the delta variant.
New research illustrates the potential benefits of erenumab among migraineurs in the United States.
A new meta-analysis finds rigorous evidence lacking; however, existing data suggest preservative-free formulations of beta-blockers may work just as well as preserved beta-blockers in reducing intraocular pressure.
A new report suggests patients with persistent nail psoriasis may benefit from biologics like tildrakizumab.
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, executive director of interventional cardiovascular programs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Heart & Vascular Center and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, outlines the benefits of sotagliflozin for individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease or heart failure.
House of Representatives passes 2 pieces of legislation to boost funding in scientific research; Juul agrees to pay $40 million settlement to North Carolina for its role in the teen vaping epidemic; LA County Department of Public Health recommends for all residents to wear masks in public indoor places amid Delta variant concerns.
The study was launched the same month as the first US approval of a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor, and the failure to include a drug from this class was viewed by a commentator as a weakness of GRADE.
Sanofi gave up rights to develop the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist last year after a change in strategy.
Patients worldwide are reluctant to visit clinics and hospitals amid fears of COVID-19. Implementing virtual care capabilities can not only relieve the patients of this fear by minimizing in-person exposure and preventing the virus from spreading, but also improve patient-centered care delivery.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has updated its guidelines for Waldenström macroglobulinemia to include zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) as a preferred regimen.
Health experts call for the FDA to move faster in fully approving COVID-19 vaccines to combat hesitancy; long-term effects of COVID-19 may impact risk of complications when undergoing elective surgeries; Johnson & Johnson (J&J) agrees to a $230 million opioid settlement with the state of New York.
Camillo Ricordi, MD, FNAI, describes the process of islet transplantation and how it can benefit individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Patients with a chronic cough that persists even after treatment usually see a few specialists and have lingering triggers that cause their cough, explained Laurie Slovarp, PhD, CCC-SLP, associate professor in the School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences at University of Montana.
Research that will be presented at Heart Failure 2021 shows patients with heart failure may have a greater incidence of several types of cancer and that this chance is even higher in women vs men.
The Supreme Court recently upheld the Affordable Care Act, under which HIV and AIDS are considered preexisting conditions, by a vote of 7 to 2.
Catlin Dennis, MPH, describes her research on the impacts of COVID-19 on Oregon’s most medically and socially vulnerable youth with diabetes.
Leslie Eiland, MD, discusses the benefits of remote monitoring among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) living in rural America.
Bobeck Modjtahedi, MD, describes how Kaiser Permanente leveraged its telehealth resources to provide care to those with diabetic retinopathy (DR) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michelle Litchman, PHD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FADCES, an assistant professor at the College of Nursing at the University of Utah, highlights her research on the benefits of concurrent continuous glucose monitoring and online peer support groups for Spanish-speaking patients with diabetes.
The math is straightforward: The best way for employers and insurers to avoid paying for dialysis is to invest in preventive care.
Aleksandar Kostic, PhD, an assistant professor of microbiology at Harvard Medical School, describes the research linking gut microbiota and incidence of type 1 diabetes.
This finding, say the researchers of the study, suggests an ongoing need for research and novel therapies for patients with the rare disorder.
An analysis of social media posts provides insight into patient experiences of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and the therapies that treat it.
