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1 week ago | 
managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Patricia Weiser
Patients with early-stage lung cancer were more likely to receive timely surgery and be treated at high-volume hospitals if they lived in a state that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, according to a new study conducted by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The research was published last week in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
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1 week ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Patricia Weiser
Opdivo Qvantig is a brand-name injection prescribed for certain types of cancer. It contains the active ingredients nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy and belongs to the immunotherapy drug class. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Opdivo Qvantig to treat several types of cancer. Examples include cancers of the kidneys, skin, lungs, head or neck, bladder, liver, and digestive tract.
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2 weeks ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Patricia Weiser
It’s not known whether Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab) is safe to receive while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy may determine whether you should receive the drug during this time. It isn’t known whether it’s safe to receive Rystiggo during pregnancy. Based on animal studies, Rystiggo may cause fetal harm. However, animal studies don’t always predict the drug’s effects in humans.
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3 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Patricia Weiser
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort and symptoms like heartburn, a sour taste, and throat irritation. While occasional reflux is normal and usually goes away on its own or can be treated by an over-the-counter (OTC) antacid, ongoing symptoms may lead you to look for other remedies. Besides prescription and OTC medications, some people find relief from dietary supplements to ease symptoms.
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3 weeks ago | 
managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Patricia Weiser
New research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in February 2025, adds support for the safety and efficacy of Bizengri (zenocutuzumab), a bispecific antibody drug, in patients with advanced NRG1 fusion–positive cancers.
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Patricia Weiser
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate dietary supplements the way it regulates prescription medications. As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label. When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation, U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.com.
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1 month ago | 
managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Patricia Weiser
Lung cancer screening offers a powerful opportunity to detect the disease early, when treatment can be most effective. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended lung cancer screening for people with an elevated risk of developing lung cancer since 2013. However, a new study, published today in JAMA Network Open, shows that sticking with annual screenings is linked to higher overall and early-stage lung cancer detection rates.
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1 month ago | 
medicalnewstoday.com | Patricia Weiser
It’s not known whether Xcopri (cenobamate) is safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy, may determine whether you should take the drug during this time. It isn’t known whether Xcopri is safe to take during pregnancy. The drug’s clinical trials didn’t include people who were pregnant. However, in studies of pregnant animals, Xcopri caused harmful effects in fetuses.
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1 month ago | 
managedhealthcareexecutive.com | Patricia Weiser
Imagine you're getting a chest scan for a potential heart problem, and instead of a heart issue, it reveals a small spot on your lungs. A recent study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology suggests that these unexpected findings could be a lifesaver, offering a rare opportunity to catch lung cancer early—when it’s much easier to treat. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with most cases diagnosed at later, less treatable stages.
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Patricia Weiser
It can be surprising to learn that a medication you’re taking for one condition may also be used to treat something completely different. One such medication is spironolactone, a water pill commonly prescribed to treat conditions like high blood pressure and heart failure that has a number of off-label uses. These include managing acne and treating excessive hair growth.
