The AJMC® clinical page includes all the published content across AJMC.com, The American Journal of Managed Care® and Evidence-Based Oncology™ on a variety of specialties, including dermatology, cardiology, oncology, and rheumatology.
May 13th 2025
In line with previous clinical trial findings, real-world data show that bevacizumab improves outcomes in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer and high-risk prognostic factors.
Study Finds Migraine Is a Risk Factor for Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
December 7th 2020The presence of migraine is a significant risk factor for the development of subsequent peripheral artery occlusive disease, according to results of a retrospective cohort study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
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Experts Discuss Benefits, Limitations of Pediatric Obesity Interventions
December 7th 2020During a session at the at the 18th annual World Congress Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease presented by the Metabolic Institute of America, experts outlined the benefits and limitations of pharmacological, surgical, and lifestyle interventions for pediatric patients with obesity.
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Study Examines Clinical Implications of Removing Race From eGFR in CKD
December 4th 2020As higher estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equations indicate better kidney function, there has been increasing recognition that this may lead to inequitable and delayed care in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Black adults.
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Understanding the Relationship Between BBBD Therapy and Maculopathy
December 3rd 2020Results of a retrospective case series revealed an association between blood-brain barrier disruption (BBBD)–related maculopathy and the number of BBBD treatment sessions patients underwent, suggesting a dose-dependent effect of the treatment.
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Selexipag Improves Outcomes in Patients With CTD-PAH
December 3rd 2020Use of selexipag in patients with connective tissue disease–associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (CTD-PAH) resulted in outcomes similar to those seen in patients with idiopathic PAH, despite the traditionally poorer prognosis of CTD-PAH.
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Dr Milena Murray: Be Careful When Prescribing ART for Patients on Hormonal Contraception
November 30th 2020Certain antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs can decrease contraception’s effectiveness, said Milena Murray, PharmD, MSc, BCIDP, AAHIVP, associate professor, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy.
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Carotid Artery Lipid Core Associated With CVD, Independent of Artery Wall Thickness
November 27th 2020It remains unclear whether measures of magnetic resonance imaging plaque characteristics are associated with cardiovascular disease events independent of plaque burden at the population level.
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Dr Krishna Sundar: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Lead to Central Sleep Apnea and Vice Versa
November 27th 2020Intermittent hypoxia sensitizes control centers in the brain, noted Krishna M. Sundar, MD, clinical professor, Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, and medical director, Sleep-Wake Center, University of Utah.
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Diffuse Macular Damage Linked to Diminished Facial Recognition, Contrast Sensitivity
November 27th 2020Among patients with glaucoma, diffuse rather than focal glaucomatous macular damage was associated with diminished facial recognition and contrast sensitivity, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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IV Iron Reduces Risk of Rehospitalization Among Iron-Deficient Patients With HF
November 27th 2020Intravenous (IV) iron reduced rehospitalization risk among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure (HF) and low iron, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020.
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Dr Michael Green: Neurotoxicity, Poor Molecular Response Are Top Investigative Priorities
November 26th 2020Investigating circulating tumor DNA is a top priority for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, noted Michael R. Green, PhD, Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Visual Field Defects Are Consistent in Macular Measurements Among Those With Glaucoma, High Myopia
November 25th 2020Findings published in BMC Ophthalmology suggest that during diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma with high myopia, more attention ought to be focused on structure and functional defects in macular areas.
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Late Effects of Therapy Plague Many Patients Who Survived AML as Youths, Young Adults
November 23rd 2020Most patients who are diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia are in middle or old age. The relatively small number who are diagnosed earlier in life can be subject to long-term health risks due to their treatment.
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