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Immune checkpoint inhibitors could improve malignant melanoma therapy, according to a study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology.

Whether or not cancer cells remain in a cancer patient while undergoing treatment may effect multiple myeloma survival.

At the 25th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Vienna, Thomas C. Quinn, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, discussed the importance of persistence in Truvada use for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Adherence programs needed to boost Xeljanz utilization for rheumatoid arthritis.

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DHODH inhibitor caused a reduction in leukemic stem cells and long-term remission in mice.

AbbVie’s experimental compound treats moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

At the 25th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Vienna, Thomas C. Quinn, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, discussed hurdles to proper drug adherence in HIV treatment.

Researchers create a treatment approach that singles out HIV reservoirs.

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A new biomarker reveals how the disease will progress in patients.

Clinical trial presented at the 25th Annual European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress found a new topical allantoin cream can help treat epidermolysis bullosa.

Using precision medicine, researchers were able to slow down the amount of time it takes for a tumor to grow back in patients with advanced cancer.

Stephen I. Katz, MD, PhD, director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, kicked off the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress highlighting the future of dermatology treatment.

Data presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Annual Congress shows safety and efficacy of apremilast (Otezla) over three years.

Aleksandar L. Krunic, MD, PhD, discusses tumor removal in Mohs disease during the 25th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress.

For the first time, researchers have identified the presence of fungi in the intestines that are a key factor in the disease.

Tumor cells grown in mice first could potentially change the cancer research landscape.

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Jonathan Van Lare, PharmD, director of Clinical Services at Pharmacy Advantage, discusses challenges balancing the quality of care with the high cost of treatments.

Patients risk the development of thyroid dysfunction from interferon alpha in patients with hepatitis C virus infection.

Aleksandar L. Krunic, MD, PhD, discusses treatment strategies for rare tumor types in Mohs disease during the 25th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress.

Illaris has been approved to treat 3 types of periodic fever syndromes.

Specialty pharmacy stakeholders continue to balances benefits versus risks with new specialty drug products.

The largest study to examine the relationship between anxiety and cancer death sheds light on the importance of taking anxiety seriously.

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Eric Peacock, co-founder and CEO of MyHealthTeams, how bringing the voice of patients to clinical research can enhance health care.

Lower copays could improve cholesterol treatment adherence in minority communities.

Many patients wait until after becoming infected with HIV to seek treatment.

Ultrasound not deemed to be sufficiently sensitive to detect early stage liver cancer.