CMS proposes update to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule; patients with rare diseases struggle to gain expanded access to experimental treatments; a coalition of health care organizations calls on facilities to require the COVID-19 vaccine for workers.
A meta-analysis of published literature confirmed that N-aceteylcysteine, a cough medication, was effective at improving symptoms and lung function of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).
The FDA issued a 510(k) clearance for the artificial intelligence software platform EnsoSleep, expanding its capabilities in assessing patients with chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions, as well as in pediatric populations ages 13 and above.
Altered microbiota and inflammation associated with irritable bowel disease (IBD) appear to make it more difficult for patients to fight off Clostridioides difficile infection, according to a recent study.
The more often a patient used systemic corticosteroids, the higher their risk of moderate or severe COVID-19 and all-cause mortality, the study found.
Patients with Parkinson disease who participated in weekly dance training with music exhibited no decline in motor function and motor or nonmotor experiences of daily living across a 3-year span.
Based on subgroup analyses of over 500 younger patients with intermediate-risk disease, the researchers say measurable residual disease (MRD)-guided decisions may help achieve better outcomes postremission.
The new standards come as community oncology practices await word on the future of the oncology care model, which will expire in 2022.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, Charlie Wray, DO, MS, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of California San Francisco, outlines the findings of a paper he coauthored which assessed Americans' experiences with their insurance providers.
Patients with complex chronic cough reported high satisfactory levels with virtual consultations.
The problem of alcoholic liver disease is growing in the United States, and obtaining treatment is difficult.
HHS officials say that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to get a booster shot; FDA issues a warning on link between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and a rare neurological condition; California counties sue pesticide manufacturer over widely used bug killer that may cause brain damage in children and fetuses.
Based on difference-in-difference (DID) analysis, genomics-informed treatment increased time to treatment discontinuation by an estimated 3 months and increased costs by an estimated C$90,000—equivalent to approximately US$72,000—compared with standard care treatment.
Treatment options for patients with these rare diseases have expanded in recent years, but rheumatologists may have limited experience with systemic vasculitis.
Examination of surgical wound fluids revealed several peptides and proteins that could be useful in identifying biomarkers for wound healing and infection, potentially allowing providers to better diagnose and treat infections.
No clinical or genetic markers were found to be predictive of psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis, but one laboratory marker was identified.
According to this retrospective analysis of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization rates in the United States, fewer than 20% of indicated users are taking the HIV preventive medication.
Touching one’s face can heighten infection risk, but it may also help protect the body by fostering microbial diversity, according to a recent study.
Exome sequencing of patients with kidney disease and their families identified 17 different monogenetic causes of kidney disease.
The CDC issues updated mask guidance for teachers and students in school buildings; alcohol abuse is on the rise; Anthony Fauci, MD, addresses concerns on the lack of full approval for COVID-19 vaccines.
Medication adherence is crucial for managing chronic diseases, especially in complex, high-risk patients. Compliance packaging is a key tool for managing these populations.
Patients with prediabetes are at significantly higher risk of major cardiovascular events than those who have never had high blood sugar.
A look into vaccine engagement strategies among employers, and how education, incentives, and personalized experiences from employees can play a role in promoting adherence and safety.
The development of a successful gene therapy for RPE65-associated inherited retinal disease is a major breakthrough, but it also prompts difficult questions about which patients are good candidates for the therapy.
Coffee contains hundreds of chemical compounds and comes in several forms, and according to a recent study, has a protective effect on the liver, no matter what the type.
A new study says that treating iron deficiency therapy may improve outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease, even if they don’t have anemia.
In a recent review, researchers describe what is currently known about allogenic hemopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) for myelofibrosis.
Hormonal contraceptive use among women of childbearing age was associated with a more than 2-fold higher risk of developing glaucoma, although risk was still relatively low.
As COVID-19 cases skyrocketed in the United States throughout the pandemic, incidences of other respiratory viral infections dramatically declined.
The new report may help explain why patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of cardiovascular problems.
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