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Rand analysis of proposed Medicare buy-in uncovers surprising findings
“When older adults leave the market, insurers are left with a smaller pool of younger, less healthy, and relatively expensive people given their...
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FDA panel rejects new empagliflozin indication for type 1 diabetes
Panelists voted 14-2 against the application and criticized the limited data supporting the application.
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NAM offers recommendations to fight clinician burnout
A National Academy of Medicine report provides a roadmap for both broad and targeted efforts to address clinician burnout.
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Medical boards change or consider amending mental health-related licensing questions
Florida’s current medical licensing application may deter physicians from seeking care if they develop conditions such as depression, says Delicia...
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Patient-reported outcomes are here to stay
WASHINGTON – Despite growing interest in incorporating patient-reported outcomes into physician and hospital performance measures, officials are...
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CMS weighs extension of Oncology Care Model
WASHINGTON – An official with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation said the agency is hearing interest from physicians about continuing...
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Lumateperone schizophrenia drug seems to hit snag
Intra-Cellular has said there may be an extension of the FDA’s September 2019 target date for action on the lumateperone application.
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Congress’ first pediatrician settles into new job
Kim Schrier, MD, who aims to focus on children’s health, is making connections with fellow lawmakers and learning how to be an effective...
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Brain injury in sickle cell merits more attention
BETHESDA, MD – It’s time to consider the silent infarcts of sickle cell patients.
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Researchers seek more sickle cell drug research
BETHESDA, MD – While there are experimental treatments such as ...
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Antigen profiling may help prevent transfusion complications
BETHESDA, MD. – Extended red cell antigen profiling before initial transfusion can help avoid complications in highly transfused populations.
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Primary care needs pile up for sickle cell patients
BETHESDA, MD. – With people often surviving into middle age with SCD, physicians need to keep in mind the routine complications of aging in these...
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Sickle cell disease gene therapy seen advancing
BETHESDA, MD. – NIH conference highlights experimental gene therapies for SCD and thalassemia, with further updates on this work slated for ASH’s...
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App tied to reducing insomnia, depression in adults
ROCKVILLE, MD. – ‘Sleepio,’ an online intervention, could address the shortage of clinicians equipped to use CBT to treat insomnia.