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Operational efficiencies of using one vs multiple bispecific antibodies for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma in the US

3 months ago02 mins

That is the title of a new paper published in Future Oncology with co-authors Tara Graff,Savreet Bains Chawla,Monika Jun,Nicole Heaps,Abualbishr Alshreef,David Tybor,Donald C. Moore,Nadine Zawadzki, and Kathryn Spurrier. The abstract is below: Aim To quantify the time- and cost-savings to US oncology practices from using a single bispecific antibody (bsAb) for both relapsed/refractory (R/R) diffuse…

As Lung Disease Threatens Workers, Lawmakers Seek Protections for Countertop Manufacturers

3 months ago020 mins

César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed. Engineered quartz countertops have surged in popularity in the home renovation market, with industry analysts estimating the global engineered stone market at around $30 billion. It’s continuing to…

Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew

3 months ago014 mins

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fielding pressure from the White House to relax his controversial approach to vaccine policies as the midterms near, but his most steadfast supporters are pressing for more aggressive action — like restricting covid-19 vaccines and pesticide use — to carry out the Make America Healthy…

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How does the legal system impact physician adoption of new medical innovations?

3 months ago04 mins

What factors should a physician consider on whether to use a new medical innovation on a patient? Of course, the potential benefits and risk of the innovation to the patient matter most. But another factor could play a role in the physician’s decision: malpractice liability. Specifically, (i) is the use of the innovation more likely…

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Michael Dalton, Ovatient

3 months ago01 mins

Michael Dalton is CEO of Ovatient — it’s a telehealth company built on Epic that comes out of health systems (Medical University of South Carolina and Metro Health, Cleveland, OH). It does the integration and care continuity between its medical group and health systems (a little like KeyCare which also serves health system). I asked…

Primary Care Is in Trouble. So Doctors Band Together To Boost Their Market Power.

3 months ago015 mins

Western Massachusetts, a patchwork of rural communities and low-income cities, is a difficult place to find a primary care doctor if you don’t already have one. Frustrated patients often turn to online forums, asking for leads or advice on how to find a practice that is accepting new patients. One name repeatedly crops up in…

Cosmetic Surgery Investigation Prompts Warnings for Patients, and a Push for Tighter Safety Standards

3 months ago010 mins

An investigation into cosmetic surgery chains by KFF Health News and NBC News has prompted consumer warnings from industry groups representing plastic surgeons and a call for more transparency around physician disciplinary actions in California. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which represents 12,000 doctors, is now warning patients to “do their homework” before getting…

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Payers and targeted therapy in oncology

3 months ago04 mins

I was quoted in a recent article in Pharmaceutical Technology titled “Targeted therapies to join chemo as oncology treatment backbone“. An excerpt is below: Though payers could theoretically prioritise chemotherapy over the use of targeted treatments due to their lower price, Jason Shafrin, senior managing director of FTI’s Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy, notes…

Bancos, primera línea de batalla contra los fraudes financieros a adultos mayores

3 months ago017 mins

La primera llamada llegó justo antes del Día de Acción de Gracias del año pasado. No reconoció el número, pero respondió de todos modos. “La persona dijo que era un oficial del Departamento de Investigaciones Criminales que trabajaba en un caso de tráfico de drogas y lavado de dinero”, recordó la mujer. Parecía saber mucho…

Más niños llegan a salas de emergencias con dolor de muelas. Los recortes de Trump y la lucha anti flúor de RFK Jr. no ayudan

3 months ago017 mins

Jonah, de 8 años, se despertó una mañana de mayo con la cara hinchada y dolor de muelas. Se negó a tomar el medicamento para el dolor que su mamá, Geneva Reynolds, trató de darle. No dormía ni comía y lloraba sin parar. En pocos días, Reynolds estaba tan desesperada que ella y su esposo…

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Healthcare’s Assurance Infrastructure Is Broken. The Compliance Industry Built It That Way

Bridging Movement and Machine Learning: How Clinicians Can Harness AI in Practice

GLP-1s Are a $70 Billion Market — So Why Are Patients Still Getting Medical Advice From TikTok Influencers?

What to Know About Recent Federal Actions Involving State Medicaid Program Integrity

Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

Operational efficiencies of using one vs multiple bispecific antibodies for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma in the US

As Lung Disease Threatens Workers, Lawmakers Seek Protections for Countertop Manufacturers

Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew

How does the legal system impact physician adoption of new medical innovations?

Michael Dalton, Ovatient

Primary Care Is in Trouble. So Doctors Band Together To Boost Their Market Power.

Cosmetic Surgery Investigation Prompts Warnings for Patients, and a Push for Tighter Safety Standards

Payers and targeted therapy in oncology

Bancos, primera línea de batalla contra los fraudes financieros a adultos mayores

Más niños llegan a salas de emergencias con dolor de muelas. Los recortes de Trump y la lucha anti flúor de RFK Jr. no ayudan