Briana Contreras

In 2022 alone, an estimated 10.6 million new TB cases were reported, mainly in low-income regions, highlighting the urgent need for further efforts in TB prevention and control.

According to a recent survey published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, sudden changes in physical activity, temperature and humidity may increase the chances of hot flashes.

In a recent American Academy of Dermatology survey, it was revealed that 52% of Gen Z adults ages 18 to 26 are unaware of key sunburn risks, such as increased skin cancer risk and premature aging.

During menopause, up to 70% of women experience weight gain due to aging, estrogen decline, a decrease in energy and a decrease in spontaneous physical activity energy.

A limited pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform bill may be used as a "pay for" to offset the costs of extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities, shares Kelly, of Capitol Advocacy & Government Affairs.

At the 2024 American Thoracic Society conference, Surya Bhatt, MD, director of the Lung Imaging Lab at the University of Alabama of Birmingham discussed the NOTUS trial, a second phase three trial for treating COPD with type two inflammation using dupilumab, following the BOREAS trial.

Set to launch this summer, Uber Caregiver is tailored specifically for caregivers and their loved ones, aiming to tackle challenges head on and enhance the overall care experience.

According to findings collected by Cedars-Sinai, artificial intelligence can reduce serious health risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and improve screening for some gynecological cancers.

Patients with AD often experience different degrees of itch and lesions, with some expressing more severity than others.

The National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy released a new report sharing a deeper look at these plans and their value to the public sector.

This month's episode of the Meet the Board podcast features a new member of our editorial advisory board, Marci J. Chodroff, MD, FACP, vice president of Medical Affairs at Magellan Rx Management, a Prime Therapeutics company.

PrEP could work for women too, but there's a gap in HIV rates among this demographic, especially Black women. Outside of PrEP's proven effectiveness, the below facts suggest the need for better promotion and more options.

The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging recently conducted the survey focusing on the concerns of adults aged 50 and above regarding various health-related issues in their communities.

Earlier this week at the 2024 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Las Vegas, Managed Healthcare Executive editors spoke with Bill McElnea, vice president of population health at Shields Health Solutions, about specialty pharmacies reducing costs for patients.

Understanding how physician sex contributes to these disparities is crucial as evidence on the impact of physician sex on clinical outcomes remains limited, especially around patient sex.

Tasmina Hydery, Pharm.D., MBA, associate director, digital solutions, Cencora, spoke with MHE editors about the slow uptake of HUMIRA biosimilars despite there being 10 approved options on the market.

These programs aim to enhance the recruitment, training and retention of direct care workers who deliver vital home and community-based services to older adults and individuals with disabilities.

These awards cover research on a variety of crucial health areas including asthma, heart failure, migraine prevention and more.

Five facts based off of findings on women's health.

Joseph Zabinski, PhD, MEM, vice president, head of commercial strategy and AI, OM1, chatted with MHE editors on the significance of patient acceptance in AI adoption in healthcare, overall and in the dermatology space, stressing trust and transparency.

The executive order was created to acknowledge the challenges faced by families in accessing affordable, high-quality care, mainly due to the gap between costs and what families can afford.

Andel, principal of CommonHealth Solutions LLC, weighed in on potential strategies and challenges for Part D plans in navigating medication formulary limitations during catastrophic coverage phases in this second part of a two-part video series.

According to the co-author of a poster presented at the annual AMCP meeting hosted in New Orleans this week, the interest in the study where the data was found stemmed from the prevalence of PPD in adults, especially women after giving birth.

In this episode of "DC Roundtable," Peter Wehrwein, managing editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Patrick Cooney, president of The Federal Group, a lobbying and strategic planning firm in Washington, D.C., about recent developments in Washington concerning PBMs.

The proposed rule for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System introduces strategies to improve the well-being of Medicare beneficiaries, including efforts to tackle social determinants of health, create more robust emergency readiness and enhance maternal healthcare.

Researchers of a study conducted a double-blind intervention that aimed to assess the effectiveness and tolerance of a new approach for vitiligo treatment using meso-microneedling with 5% N-acetylcysteine (NAC) ampoules and topical 4.7% NAC, compared to microneedling alone.

Approved in late September 2022, Relyvrio will no longer be available for new amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients.

Approved in late September 2022, Relyvrio (sodium phenylbutyrate/taurursodiol) will no longer be available for new amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients as of yesterday.