Rita Aghjayan

Assistant Editor

Rita Aghjayan is assistant editor for The Clinical Advisor. She holds a BS in biology with minors in physics and chemistry from Pace University in New York. Prior to joining Haymarket, Rita conducted research both in quantum physics and microbial ecology.

All articles by Rita Aghjayan

The USPSTF recommends screening adults aged 50 to 75 for colorectal cancer.

Colorectal neoplasia

Will More Colorectal Cancer Testing Options Increase Screening Rates?

Rita Aghjayan

October 8, 2019

Investigators studied whether colorectal cancer screening rates are influenced by how test options are presented to patients.

Microbiome

C difficile Colonization in Infants May Trigger Antitoxin Immune Response

Rita Aghjayan

September 11, 2019

Infant nontoxigenic and toxigenic C difficile colonization may be linked to humoral immune responses that can provide protection against C difficile infection later in life.

A patient hands over her health insurance card at a clinic.

Practice Management

Out-of-Network Billing Common for Privately Insured Patients Receiving In-Network Care

Rita Aghjayan

September 9, 2019

Little is known about the frequency and financial repercussions of out-of-network billing, despite frequent news in the media about surprise medical bills.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

The Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression

Rita Aghjayan

August 26, 2019

The association between disease activity and emotional processing biases may play a role in the higher rates of depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

CHEST Guideline for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Chronic Cough in Children

Rita Aghjayan

July 19, 2019

Children with nonspecific chronic cough may not need to be routinely evaluated or treated with empirical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux without overt regurgitation.