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The development of a new drug or agent brings with it properties that are specific to that agent and in many cases these properties can either be an advantage or disadvantage when it comes to its selection for use in a particular patient. Both pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics are considered to be branches of pharmacology that are typically studied in conjunction with one another

Organization warns disease is spreading faster than it can be contained.

Roughly 1 in every 3 obstetric complications are related to preeclampsia.

Genzyme's alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) and Biogen's dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) showed sustained efficacy in a broad range of MS patients.

Patients who receive statins soon after acute coronary syndrome are 24% less likely to experience unstable angina after 4 months.

Extended-release naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride (Contrave) has been approved as an adjunct therapy for chronic weight management in obese adults.

The FDA has expanded the approval for enzalutamide (Xtandi) to include the treatment of men with chemotherapy-naive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Lauren Forni, PharmD, RPH, of CVS/pharmacy, explains why pharmacists are providing vaccines to 2014 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo attendees.

Although tonsillitis is most common in children, it can develop in anyone.

Countries at highest risk for Ebola transmission identified through animal migration patterns.

The FDA's Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee has recommended against the approval of Actavis' fixed-dose combination of nebivolol and valsartan for the treatment of hypertension.

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the United States has been rising for decades. A new study suggests that body mass index is the largest contributor to the rising rate of T2DM.

Although debt in all other major consumer-lending categories has decreased since the recession, student loan debt continues to grow.

Navigating the intricacies of specific formulations is of foremost importance to the community pharmacist.

The community pharmacist's life is about to get a lot more difficult.

Students viewed their confident peers as talented, regardless of their actual abilities.

Commentary stresses importance of safe removal of protective gear among those caring for infected patients.

New report outlines suicide risks and prevention strategies to address high global suicide rates.

A single dose of intramuscular peramivir (Rapivab) alleviated the symptoms of influenza in 2 clinical trials.

College students who used their phones for social media were more likely to become addicted to the devices.