Julia Bonavitacola

1 week ago | ajmc.com | Julia Bonavitacola |Pearl Steinzor |James Chalmers

James Chalmers, MD, chair of respiratory research, Cardiology, at the University of Dundee, Scotland, discussed the ways that bronchiectasis could present itself as well as how brensocatib aims to address the underlying causes of exacerbations in the condition. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity; captions are auto-generated. TranscriptWhat is bronchiectasis and how can the condition be treated? Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease. It's common.

1 week ago | ajmc.com | Julia Bonavitacola |John Barkett

John Barkett, MBA, managing director in Berkeley Research Group's Healthcare Transactions and Strategy practice, discussed the reasons why Congress is unlikely to codify the recent executive order from the Trump administration that aims to reduce drug prices, including the possibility of disincentivizing innovation. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity; captions are auto-generated. TranscriptWill Congress take action to codify this executive order?

2 weeks ago | ajmc.com | Julia Bonavitacola |John Barkett

John Barkett, MBA, managing director in Berkeley Research Group's Healthcare Transactions and Strategy practice, explained that the effects on both people on Medicare and pharmaceutical companies will be minimal for a couple of years until the executive order—signed by the Trump administration on May 12 with the aim of lowering drug prices—can be properly enacted. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity; captions are auto-generated.

2 weeks ago | ajmc.com | Julia Bonavitacola

Author(s): Medicare Advantage demonstrates superior quality and efficiency compared to traditional Medicare, with improvements in 16 of 20 measures. Dermatological practices contribute significantly to carbon emissions, necessitating interdisciplinary collaboration for sustainable policy development. Both studies highlight the need for innovative healthcare approaches to improve outcomes and address environmental impacts.

2 weeks ago | ajmc.com | Julia Bonavitacola |Christine M. Funke

Christine Funke, MD, a glaucoma specialist at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in Phoenix, Arizona, discussed how minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) has been able to offer her patients better quality of life in treating their glaucoma when compared with traditional surgeries. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity; captions are auto-generated. TranscriptHow is MIGS different than traditional surgery for glaucoma?