The biosimilar version of bevacizumab (Encoda) was found to be equally effective in treating metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) when compared with reference bevacizumab (Avastin), according to a study published in Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology.1 CRC is among the most common […]
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Lower-severity symptoms and reduced frequency of symptoms of long COVID (LC) were reported in people living with HIV (PLWH), according to a study published in Frontiers in Immunology.1 However, PLWH had increased cardiovascular risk factors compared with those who were
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The top 5 most-read news articles published on the website of The American Journal of Managed Care® featured FDA approvals, study results, and a list of drugs facing shortages. These are the 5 most-read news articles of 2024. 5. High
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Treatment combinations based on immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) provided survival benefits for patients with heavily pretreated microsatellite stable (MSS) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), according to a study published in the American Journal of Cancer Research.1 The treatment was found to
The year 2023 saw the first decrease in both body mass index (BMI) and the prevalence of obesity in the US in more than a decade, new data show, concurrent with antiobesity medications such as semaglutide becoming more widely available
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The holidays come each year and often bring with them seasonal sickness, whether it’s driven by seeing family for the holiday, traveling, or the cold weather. COVID-19 remains a prevalent health issue in the US, with the rate of COVID-19
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Certain sexual health and substance use behaviors were associated with less likelihood for HIV testing in adolescents living in the US, according to a study published in AIDS and Behavior.1 The results indicate that more tailored interventions can help to
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A new research letter published in JAMA Network Open1 highlighted the results of new research which found that the BNT162b2 XBB vaccine, produced by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, was able to effectively protect children aged 5 to 17 years from severe COVID-19,
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Patients with dry eye disease associated with contact lenses (CLADE) were able to improve their visual acuity (VA) and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score through the use of hydrogen peroxide for a month, according to a study published in
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Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) could be made easier through mailing older adults on Medicare Advantage a multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) test for them to complete, according to a study published in Journal of Primary Care & Community Health.1 Digital
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