Briana Contreras

When women have their ovaries removed before menopause, a procedure known as premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO), they lose crucial hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, which can cause a number of health issues.

According to a Frontiers in Neurology study, about .3% of people have PD, but it’s more common in older adults: 1% of those over 60 and 3% over 80.

Prior reviews of various dietary patterns found that the Mediterranean diet had the most significant and consistent positive effects on cardiometabolic and anthropometric risk factors.

Over the last 50 years, girls in the United States and worldwide have been getting their periods sooner, often influenced by factors like race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

Loren McCaghy, director of consulting, health and consumer engagement and product insight at Accenture, shared the results found from his organization's latest report on how many consumers are switching their healthcare providers and insurance payers. In the interview, he touched on some of the main drivers to consumers leaving and solutions on how payer and provider groups can turn things around.

According to a new study, it was found that higher estrogen receptor density could tell whether a woman is premenopausal or postmenopausal, and that it’s related to lower memory scores and mood and cognitive issues in postmenopausal women.

Researchers who conducted the study, of the Universities of California in San Francisco and Berkley, suggest that cutting down on sodium could be a more cost-effective and low-risk way to help manage AD.

In this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, Briana Contreras, an editor with MHE had the pleasure of meeting Loren McCaghy, director of consulting, health and consumer engagement and product insight at Accenture, to discuss the organization's latest report on U.S. consumers switching healthcare providers and insurance payers.

In a recent announcement, the virtual healthcare provider shared the expansion can offer patients access to a number of clinical services with standard copays, ensuring they receive affordable, high-quality primary care whenever needed.

In our latest "Meet the Board" podcast episode, Managed Healthcare Executive Editors caught up with editorial advisory board member, Eric Hunter, CEO of CareOregon, to discuss a number of topics, one including the merger that never closed with SCAN Health Plan due to local opposition from Oregonians.

The new 2 mL autoinjector offers a more convenient option for adult patients by reducing the number of required injections by half compared to the pre-filled syringe.

While better cardiovascular health has been associated with less cognitive decline, it has remained unclear whether this relationship begins early, affects all racial subgroups equally and impacts all cognitive domains the same until this study.

Karen Schulte, president of SCAN Health Plan, spoke with Managed Healthcare Executive in this part two conversation held prior to Schulte’s presentation on June 12 at AHIP 2024 in Las Vegas.

In a conversation prior to the AHIP 2024 Meeting in Las Vegas, Managed Healthcare Executive chatted with Karen Schulte, president of SCAN Health Plan, about her presentation on segmentation and customized analysis on June 12.

In an interview prior to the AHIP 2024 conference in Las Vegas, MHE spoke with Sachin H. Jain, M.D.,MBA, CEO, SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, who acknowledged that while SCAN isn't perfect, they are ahead in simplifying healthcare by recognizing their role in the problem.

In an interview prior to the AHIP 2024 conference in Las Vegas, MHE spoke with Sachin H. Jain, M.D.,MBA, CEO, SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, about the need to reimagine U.S. healthcare, emphasizing a leadership crisis.

The FDA approved the expanded age indication for the RSV drug to ages 50 to 59 this past Friday, after initially being approved in the U.S. in May 2023 for RSV patients ages 60 and older.

Experts are urging healthcare providers to be aware of these two new forms of ringworm or jock itch, known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) and Trichophyton indotineae or T. indotineae.

In the latest episode of the Meet the Board podcast series, Managing Editor, Peter Wehrwein, catches up with Chief Clinical Officer at Optum Rx and EAB member, David Calabrese, about his new role alongside his team's progress in improving quality, patient safety and health equity in healthcare.

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.