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The FDA today granted priority review status to a breakthrough breast cancer drug developed by Pfizer Inc.

Investigators are working to resolve how a health care worker in Texas contracted the Ebola virus while caring for an infected patient.

Pharmacists generally demonstrate proper epinephrine auto injector use to anaphylaxis patients.

On any given day, approximately 49% of all Americans aged 20 years and older eat at least 1 sandwich, which accounts for one-fifth of their total daily sodium intake.

Roughly half of all patients hospitalized between May 2011 and September 2011 received at least 1 antimicrobial drug.

Five US airports that receive the majority of travelers from West African nations will add new layers of entry screening.

The FDA today approved Gilead's Harvoni, the first combination pill to treat chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection.

The FDA today approved the first drug-coated balloon for reopening arteries in the thigh and knee that are narrowed or blocked due to peripheral artery disease.

The drug combination prevents nausea and vomiting after the start of cancer chemotherapy.

Exposure to violence at work has serious consequences for health care professionals.

Employees react negatively to verbal abuse from their supervisors regardless of whether they feel the abuse is intended to embarrass or motivate them.

Neuroprotective nutrients appear to enhance cognition, memory, and other impaired functions seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Although many policymakers recommend universal screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, individual hospitals may lack the funding to execute it.

Company policy changes across regional and national chain pharmacies are needed to expand the use of mobile health care apps among pharmacists.

Even a modest weight loss can improve overall health.

Tobacco users have an increased risk of oral human papillomavirus type 16, a sexually transmitted virus that is strongly associated with cervical cancer.

Coaching patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on relaxation techniques can improve their quality of life and even ease their symptoms.

In an effort to get the public more involved in medication optimization, Pfizer has introduced a new scratch card for patients.

The FDA has granted priority review to Roche's injectable ranibizumab (Lucentis) treatment for diabetic retinopathy.