Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, Discusses Challenges in Reducing Readmission Rates

Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, Allegheny General Hospital, discusses the challenges in reducing 30-day readmission rates, specifically as they apply to congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and COPD. The biggest challenge of all is setting up a coordinated team care effort, says Dr Carlin.

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Stem Cell Transplant Remains Cost-Effective Option for MM: Mansi Shah, MD

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June 10th 2025

Blister Packs May Help Solve Medication Adherence Challenges and Lower Health Care Costs

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June 4th 2025

Proactively Protecting Mental and Physical Health During Peak Allergy Season With Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C

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Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C, explains that proactively managing seasonal allergies can significantly decrease the overall inflammatory burden, thereby improving both physical symptoms and potentially mitigating neuroinflammation's impact on mental well-being.

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Laundromats as a New Frontier in Community Health, Medicaid Outreach

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Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.

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Chronic Allergic Inflammation's Impact on Brain Chemistry and Mood: Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C

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Tailored Dosing for MM Matters More Than Drug Count: Ajai Chari, MD

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When it comes to treating multiple myeloma (MM), Ajai Chari, MD, argued that more is not always better. More intense treatment regimens, or those with more drugs, don't necessarily guarantee better outcomes.

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Mansi Shah, MD, discusses the role of stem cell transplant in multiple myeloma (MM) and the logistical barriers to wider adoption of bispecific therapies.

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Julia Lucaci, PharmD, MS, of Becton, Dickinson and Company, discusses the benefits of blister packaging for chronic medications, advocating for payer incentives to boost medication adherence and improve health outcomes.

June 4th 2025

Proactively Protecting Mental and Physical Health During Peak Allergy Season With Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C

Cameron Santoro Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C

Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C, explains that proactively managing seasonal allergies can significantly decrease the overall inflammatory burden, thereby improving both physical symptoms and potentially mitigating neuroinflammation's impact on mental well-being.

May 29th 2025

Laundromats as a New Frontier in Community Health, Medicaid Outreach

Brooke McCormick Lindsey Jeanne Leininger, PhD Allister Chang, MPA

Lindsey Leininger, PhD, and Allister Chang, MPA, highlight the potential of laundromats as accessible, community-based settings to support Medicaid outreach, foster trust, and connect families with essential health and social services.

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Chronic Allergic Inflammation's Impact on Brain Chemistry and Mood: Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C

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Tailored Dosing for MM Matters More Than Drug Count: Ajai Chari, MD

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When it comes to treating multiple myeloma (MM), Ajai Chari, MD, argued that more is not always better. More intense treatment regimens, or those with more drugs, don't necessarily guarantee better outcomes.