Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis has been understudied for years, and its increasing prevalence now has researchers working overtime to make much-needed progress in its treatment.
Medscape Oncology

The Food and Drug Administration has approved capmatinib for treatment of adults with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer harboring MET exon 14 skipping mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.
FDA Approvals

Dr Kathy Miller discusses beneficial changes that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic and implications for the future of medicine.
Medscape Oncology

Dr David Kerr on when it might be the right decision to tell patients that you believe they're pursuing the wrong treatment.
Medscape Oncology

Basket trials and 'just in time' trials are two new options to target actionable genetic mutations in cancer, regardless of tumor type.
Medscape Oncology

In a large randomized trial, upfront autologous transplantation bested bortezomib-based intensification therapy for patients with multiple myeloma.
Medscape Medical News

Electronic health record (EHR) log data have shown promise in measuring physician time spent on clinical activities, contributing to deeper understanding and further optimization of the clinical environment.

At this year’s Health Datapalooza in Washington, DC, Mathematica staff will showcase their expertise in data visualizations, machine learning, and data mining to help progress together on critical issues in today’s health policy environment.

Mathematica has released positive evaluation findings from Year 2 of the Million Hearts® model, just in time for American Heart Month this February.

The Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Linking Learning to Careers (LLC) program provides enhanced services to help high school students with disabilities as they make the transition to careers or postsecondary education. These enhanced services include access to assistive technology.

This Health Affairs article describes primary care delivery system reform models that were developed and tested over the past decade by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation—which was created by the Affordable Care Act—and reflect on key lessons and remaining challenges.

Mathematica’s study helps Louisiana measure its public high schools’ contribution to student outcomes such as high school graduation, college enrollment, and eventual earnings.

This study examines when nonexperiments might substitute for experiments that are done in real-world settings in order to learn what works to affect some socially valued outcome.

At Mathematica, our mission has always been to protect and improve public well-being. In this time of increased concern over the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the health and safety of all Mathematica employees, clients, and partners is our top priority. We are adhering to guidance and best practices issued by health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

This case study discusses two federal grant initiatives and the evaluation technical assistance (ETA) provided to the grantees.

When combined with data on prescriptions filled at local pharmacies, EMS drug overdose calls, and drug seizures by law enforcement, wastewater testing can yield insights into the extent of black-market activity, policing impact on community drug use, and where and when drug overdoses might occur.

In the summer of 2017, the National Quality Forum (NQF) announced the formation of a Scientific Methods Panel (hereafter referred to as “the Panel”) as part of a redesign of its endorsement process.

Mathematica is pleased to welcome Ralanda Nelson to its leadership team. A certified diversity executive, she will steer the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and help ensure the employee experience is at the heart of everything we do.

Poor nutrition and hand hygiene are risk factors for acute respiratory infections (ARIs). Safe drinking water and sanitation can reduce exposure to pathogens and encourage healthy immune responses, reducing the risk of ARIs.