The Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) is targeting health disparities in Louisiana, focusing on population health management, outcomes research, health careers and equity education, community engagement, and health advocacy and policy.
Chinese adults with a poor socioeconomic status are at a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
In the second part of our interview with John M. O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), he calls for further research into employer choices and the influence of benefit consultants in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and drug rebate landscape.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) revises respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination guidelines to prioritize older adults and those at higher risk of severe disease.
In part 1 of this interview, Musarrat Perveen, regional coordinator at Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility in Asia (CARAM Asia), explained the research she presented at the 25th International AIDS Conference and the disparities migrant workers continue to encounter in HIV care.
Over 60 bipartisan members of Congress wrote a letter to President Joe Biden stating the urgent need to address the suicide epidemic among veterans, advocating for innovative treatments like therapeutic MDMA.
With 390 investigations by the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Shawn Tuma JD, CIPP/US, partner at Spencer Fane LLP, offers advice for health systems and insurers on handling data breaches.
Steve Feldman, MD, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discusses how adverse event risks influence atopic dermatitis treatment selection and highlights promising new therapies offering effective itch control with minimal side effects.
Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) remains an incurable hematologic cancer, often resulting in patients treated with several classes of medications—particularly older patients.
Jessilin Quint of Smart Eye Care and Rebecca Petris of Dry Eye Foundation talk about how health care and eye care professionals can educate and identify patients with dry eye.
This new study confirms the noninferiority of extended dosing intervals for psoriasis control in super responders.
New survey data reveals that more than 25% of those aged 50 years and older assume caregiver responsibilities.
A simple, user-friendly decision-making model that used self-reported information was able to perform well in outpatient decision-making for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted breast cancer screenings, leading to decreased follow-up rates and widening health disparities.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been named as Vice President Kamala Harris' Democratic running mate for the 2024 presidential election and has a proven track record in health care reform.
New research highlights the increased risk of severe COVID-19 in individuals previously infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Patients with endometriosis have a 4.2-fold greater ovarian cancer risk, highlighting the need for further research into the biological links between endometriosis subtypes and ovarian cancer.
Patients with colorectal liver metastases had local tumor progression when they had minimal ablative margin from intraprocedural contrast-enhanced computed tomography.
The growing list of insurers dropping coverage for costly GLP-1 weight loss drugs leaves patients to bear even higher out-of-pocket expenses while still struggling to meet their goals.
New therapies to treat EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are needed to address EGFR TKI resistance after osimertinib.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to reverberate, as shown in these new data from surveys of adults in the 50 states conducted over approximately 4 years.
The extension of the TOPAZ study provided support for the long-term benefits and safety of apitegromab therapy in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at 36 months.
There will likely be a 7% increase in Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan premiums next year across the 324 participating insurers from the 50 states and Washington, DC.
John M. O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, of the National Pharmaceutical Council, discusses his recent study, which sheds light on how important rebates are when choosing benefits for employers and who advises employers on these choices.
A systematic analysis that reviewed screening for sickle cell retinopathy in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) underscores the importance of advanced imaging measures and further research on screening implementation methods.
We spoke with Musarrat Perveen, regional coordinator at Coordination of Action Research on AIDS and Mobility in Asia (CARAM Asia), who advocates at regional and global levels for policy reform of discriminatory practices that put migrant workers at risk of HIV and AIDS.
Almost half of insured Americans report receiving unexpected medical bills, leading to financial strain and contributing to worsening health outcomes for many patients, The Commonwealth Fund report reveals.
Researchers believe that in their revised 4-factor model to predict patient outcomes in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), CD49d tops lactate dehydrogenase.
Researchers don’t fully understand why these disorders are increasing, but they declare that finding out should be a top priority.
Steve Feldman, MD, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, considers dupilumab the "gold standard" for itch control in patients with atopic dermatitis due to its minimal adverse effects.
