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A recent commentary published in JAMA Network Open found that immediate and meaningful action through targeted research, culturally competent care, and community-based prevention strategies is necessary to support the and well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander youths.

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Meet the chair! Kavita Nair, PhD, FAAN, will lead the value-based care event Payvider: Bridging the Gap Between Providers and Payers on August 22 in Aurora, Colorado. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about rare neurological disorders from payer and provider perspectives: Register here: https://bit.ly/3WrhJEd

A recent study found that interventions promoting adherence to the were associated with cardiometabolic biomarkers in children and adolescents, suggesting they may serve as a useful tool to optimize .

Read here: https://www.ajmc.com/view/mediterranean-diet-may-optimize-heart-health-among-children-adolescents

Legal and policy experts on a webinar explained how the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the precedent will impact legislators, agencies, and courts as they interpret and enforce policies in the health care realm.

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In part 2 of our interview, Dr Diane Mahoney advocates for a multidisciplinary, community-centered approach to reduce care disparities and stresses the need for ongoing exploration of social, biological, and environmental factors affecting health outcomes.

Watch here: https://www.ajmc.com/view/dr-diane-mahoney-on-tackling-ovarian-cancer-care-disparities

Join experts for Elevating Cancer Care Delivery: Thinking Outside the Box, on August 14, to gain new perspectives on cancer care. Check out the full speaker list and agenda on the registration page. We’ll see you in Rochester, Minnesota! https://ow.ly/C06C50SEK8A

It’s National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and we’ve interviewed Lisa M. Gomez, assistant secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the US Department of Labor, to address barriers to care for minority mental health. Watch the full episode now to learn more about EBSA and minority mental health: https://ow.ly/9nsu50SKtoP.

The upcoming 2024 AIDS Conference is taking place in Munich, Germany, July 22-26. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks as we cover the 25th International AIDS Conference, an international 5-day event, and bring you diverse perspectives from researchers, doctors, community health care workers, and advocates attending the event virtually and in person.

In the meantime, read about recent developments in the space by visiting our dedicated HIV page: https://bit.ly/3WDwcwR

Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting ( ) explored common health conditions linked to childhood areata and the effectiveness of treatment in children with both alopecia areata and .

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It’s Dry Eye Awareness Month! This week, we’re highlighting our recent interview with Mina Massaro-Giordano, MD, co-director of the Penn Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Center. She spoke about how dry eye can introduce complications to a patient's eyelid and the surface of the eye. She also discussed how symptoms of the condition can vary greatly from patient to patient. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3YgMxsw

Yesterday, BeiGene opened an $800 million, 400,000-square-foot manufacturing site in Hopewell, New Jersey. It will be its flagship US facility & a focal point in its strategy to deliver a bumper crop of drugs and combinations, including 10 that CEO John Oyler said will reach the clinic this year.

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Join experts for Innovations in Cancer Care, on August 5. You’ll gain valuable insights on health equity, value-based care initiatives, and emerging therapies across cancer types. Check out the full agenda on the registration page. We’ll see you in Atlanta, Georgia! https://ow.ly/TilL50SCgzw

In an interview with , Rachel Dalthorp, MD, of LifeStance Health said that screening for postpartum while patients are is a crucial step to ensuring they get access to treatment if they need it .

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Patients with who use wearable devices, like Apple Watches and FitBits, report higher levels and increased health care usage than nonusers.

Learn more here: https://www.ajmc.com/view/wearable-devices-heighten-symptom-monitoring-health-care-visits-for-atrial-fibrillation

A literature review plus in-person visits helped identify barriers to quality care, as well as effective interventions to improve .

Read here: https://www.ajmc.com/view/gaps-in-rheumatoid-arthritis-care-quality-exist-in-north-america

therapy was found effective in reducing the risk of hospitalized respiratory syncytial virus ( )–associated bronchiolitis.

Learn more here: https://www.ajmc.com/view/nirsevimab-reduces-risk-of-rsv-associated-bronchiolitis-study-finds

Scott Soefje, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, will chair Elevating Cancer Care Delivery: Thinking Outside the Box, a value-based care event in partnership with the Mayo Clinic. Join Dr Soefje on August 14, in Rochester, Minnesota, for an evening of insightful discussion. Check out the full faculty list and register here: https://ow.ly/8mEc50SEK1o

Congratulations are in order! Anthony Walker, marketing specialist, is this month’s AJMC® SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE award winner. 🏆🌟 A strong communicator and enthusiastic collaborator, Anthony goes above and beyond to share innovative ideas, think outside of the box, and assist the team wherever needed. He embodies our core values and truly deserves this award.

Today, the granted a breakthrough device designation to Restore Medical’s ContraBand system, a device used to treat patients with with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who still have symptoms after undergoing maximally tolerated guideline-directed medical therapy, and who don’t have significant pulmonary hypertension or right HF.

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Social determinants of health ( ) factors significantly impact the overall health perceptions of Black and Hispanic survivors.

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🌡️☀️ Heat waves and pollution create tough conditions for patients with COPD in the summer. Munaf Siyamwala, MD, highlights how these factors impact symptoms and stresses the need for proactive measures. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cHVCij

This week for Dry Eye Awareness Month we're highlighting the latest FDA approvals, recent findings, and promising technology. Explore our ophthalmology compendium for more resources. https://bit.ly/3Se0tQ1

In an interview at , Timothy Caulfield, JD, of the University of Alberta discusses strategies for building trust, overcoming cultural and language barriers, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric .

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In an interview at , Kelly Harris, APRN, of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, discusses using mobile care units to deliver care & education to underserved communities and how health systems can implement them.

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A presentation at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Conference ( ) discussed how to use generative artificial intelligence ( ) to improve processes while working in the space.

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Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, from Smart Eye Care, and Rebecca Petris, co-founder of the Dry Eye Foundation, spoke about their biggest takeaways from a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll.

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