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Low copays drive better adherence to new diabetes drugs
Regardless of patients’ socioeconmic status, copays were related to adherence.
News from the FDA/CDC
Severe strep infections rebound after pandemic lull
These infections fell by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic and were especially low in children.
Latest News
Consider mental health and social factors in management of sickle cell disease
Screen sickle cell disease patients for depression and mental health issues, especially those reporting higher levels of pain.
Feature
Should you dismiss a difficult patient?
Even if a reason seems legitimate, that doesn’t make it legal.
Latest News
FDA passes on olorofim despite critical need for antifungals
There are only four antifungal classes currently available, and there are few new candidates in the pipeline.
News
IBD study characterizes biologic adherence, confirms nonadherence risk factors
“Identifying patients at risk for nonadherence is important to develop strategies to improve adherence.”
From the Journals
Observation recommended as first-line therapy in select cases of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Observation was the dominant choice, based on economic modeling showing it to offer both the highest utility and the lowest cost.
Conference Coverage
Scripts surge for desiccated thyroid extract to treat hypothyroidism
Among first-time thyroid hormone prescriptions, those for DTE rose from 5.4% in 2010 to 10.2% in 2020.
Feature
Proposal to cap Part B pay on some drugs draws opposition
MedPAC’s recommendation on Part B add-on pay for costly drugs met strong resistance, but reactions were mixed to a plan to reduce reimbursement...
News
AGA offers guidance on gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis
Clinical practice update authors suggest that G-POEM should be covered by health insurance.
Guidelines
EULAR issues imaging recommendations for crystal-induced arthropathies
The document provides guidance on using imaging in both the diagnosis and management of all common forms of crystal-induced arthropathies.