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Probiotics: Where Is the Evidence?
During a presentation at the 2017 American Academy of Family Physicians FMX annual meeting, held this year in San Antonio, Texas, Dan Merenstein, MD, presented the evidence surrounding probiotic use.
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New Cancer Drugs May Not Improve Survival
Many cancer drug approvals based on indirect measures, study finds.
Statins Could Lower Risk of Deadly Staph Infections
Statins found to prevent Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection.
Skipping Breakfast May Increase Atherosclerosis Risk
Not eating breakfast linked to a prevalence of atherosclerotic lesions.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
An estimated 75% of patients with multiple sclerosis report fatigue among their most disabling disease symptoms.
Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Drug Gets FDA Approval
Zilretta is the first non-opioid, extended-release, intra-articular injection for the treatment of osteoarthritis knee pain.
Trending News Today: Iowa Seeks to Drop ACA Marketplace
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
How Biomarkers Can Improve Early Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
A lack of biomarkers can result in a delay in multiple sclerosis diagnosis and treatment.
Trending News Today: West Virginia to Expand Opioid Treatment for Medicaid Enrollees
Gaps in Care Persist Among Children With HIV
Current guidelines for treating children with HIV recommend regular medical visits for the first 2 years after care initiation.
How Pharmacists Can Work Together to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
The role of pharmacists have expanded to help patients set goals and ensure that diabetes medication regimens are streamlined.
Clinical Pharmacists in Diabetes Care: Exceptional Outcomes, Tremendous Teamwork
Clinical pharmacists have proven talents when it comes to managing patients who have diabetes.
Adherence in a Nutshell
Non-adherence to medication regimens is estimated to cost approximately $290 billion dollars in unnecessary medical expenses.
Many Suburban Americans Lack Health Insurance
Approximately 38% of uninsured Americans live in suburban areas.
Independent Oncology Practices Could Lower Health Care Costs
Cancer care at hospitals is significantly more expensive than at community oncology clinics.
Meditation as an Additional Therapy for Heart Disease
The American Heart Association suggests sitting meditation could be beneficial to heart health.
Antifungals, Probiotics Offer Potential Treatment for Crohn's Disease
Levels of certain bacteria and fungi appear to be higher among individuals with Crohn’s disease.
Concomitant Treatment With Gabapentin Increases Risk of Opioid Overdose
Gabapentin and opioids are often prescribed together to treat chronic pain and both have shown a potentially fatal risk of breathing suppression.
Researchers Move Closer to 2-Drug, Monthly HIV Injections
Two-drug combination of injectable, long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine monthly or bi-monthly showed comparable efficacy to a daily 3-drug oral therapy at maintaining HIV-1 viral suppression.
Trending News Today: Pediatric Blood Pressure Guidelines Updated
Trending News Today: California Governor Pursues Drug Price Transparency
Moving Toward a More Efficient Hepatitis C Treatment Regimen
Researchers continue to focus on developing an 8-week treatment regimen for hepatitis C virus.
CDC: Gaps in Care Retention Noted Among Children with HIV
The National HIV Surveillance System tracks retention in care for adults diagnosed with HIV, but does not include children in its assessment.
The Role of Rivaroxaban in Stable Cardiovascular Disease
Rivaroxaban with or without aspirin was evaluated for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular outcomes
Anti-VEGF Neutralizing Protein Shows Promise in Age-related Macular Degeneration
Long-term intravitreous injections of novel drug found safe and effective for chronic retinal or choroidal vascular diseases.
How Can Pharmacy Students Graduate with No Debt?
Last year, 14 out of 100 graduating pharmacy students reported not taking any loans. How?
Specialty Pharmacies Poised to Connect Ovarian Cancer Patients with Crucial Services
Patients with ovarian cancer often face complex burdens that go beyond just medication.
Appropriate Post-Surgical Opioid Prescribing Examined
Guidelines needed to determine the appropriate length of opioid treatment after common surgical procedures.
Parents Uncertain Schools Can Help with Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Problems
Only 38% of parents are very confident that school staff can help a student with a suspected mental health problem.
'Kick and Kill' Technique Targets Dormant HIV Cells
A synthetic particle awakens dormant HIV cells then knocks them out.