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Derivative of Tamoxifen Demonstrates Prolonged Anticancer Benefit in Early Stage Trial
Study findings support research demonstrating endoxifen better inhibits tumor growth compared with tamoxifen.
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ADA Officials Make Therapeutic Recommendations for Diabetes Patients With Hypertension
Lifestyle management plans for lowering blood pressure are also highlighted in the guidelines and include suggestions on weight loss, nutrition, and increased physical activity.
Type 1 Diabetes Raises the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Women
The risk of irregular and rapid heartbeat increased in type 1 diabetic patients who had renal complications and poor glycemic control.
Trending News Today: Funding Cuts to National Institutes of Health Struck Down in Bipartisan Effort
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Salmonella Outbreak Traced Back to Imported Papayas from Mexico
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Pharmacists Play Critical Role After Natural Disasters
Pharmacists can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma with proper inspection of prescription drugs for contamination.
Novel Biologic Drug Effectively Prevents Migraines
An experimental humanized monoclonal antibody was found to reduce migraine headache days by nearly 50%.
Apixaban Outperforms Warfarin in Stroke Risk Reduction Among Cardioversion Patients
Pre-cardioversion treatment with apixaban shows superiority preventing strokes compared with heparin and warfarin.
Statins Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Rates, Mortality
Women with high cholesterol who take statins were 45% less likely to develop breast cancer.
Compound in Chocolate May Prevent, Treat Diabetes
A cocoa-derived compound improved the function of beta cells in diabetes patients.
Ibuprofen May Increase Blood Pressure Among Arthritis Patients
Ibuprofen use may result in hypertension for patients with arthritis and cardiovascular risks.
Small Tumors in Early Stage Breast Cancer Can Match Aggression in Larger Counterparts
Small node negative tumors can be aggressive, even if classified as clinical low risk.
Employing Zika Virus to Treat Advanced Brain Cancer
Mosquito-borne disease attacks and kills glioblastoma stem cells.
How Does Obesity Increase Cancer Risk?
Researchers zero in on the cancer-causing properties of excess abdominal fat.
Children Exposed to Debris from 9/11 Attacks Show Early Risk of Heart Disease
The terrorist attacks from September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center continue to have widespread health effects on those exposed to the debris.
Trending News Today: Tick Salvia May Reduce Heart Disease in HIV-positive Patients
Trending News Today: GOP, Democrats Must Compromise to Ensure Healthcare Reform Success
Interventions that Target Asthma Symptoms Show Promise
Interventions to address asthma symptoms include allergen sensitivity testing and exposure remediation.
5 Things You Should Know About the Upcoming Flu Season
Flu season is approaching soon, and it is a great time for pharmacists to educate patients on the importance of the annual influenza vaccine.
A Look at TCA Toxicity Presentation and Treatment
In 2015, American poison centers responded to more than 10,000 tricyclic antidepressant exposures. With this level of prevalence, pharmacists should be prepared to respond to questions regarding TCA toxicity.
How Can Pharmacists Help Patients Lower Medication Costs?
There are numerous methods by which to obtain medications at a reduced cost, and pharmacists are perfectly positioned to help navigate this process
FDA Concerns Over Multiple Myeloma Immunotherapy Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Liver Fibrosis Accelerated in Menopausal Women with HIV, HCV Co-Infection
After adjusting for chronological age, the findings showed liver fibrosis was accelerated during peri-menopause compared with pre-menopause.
Upadacitinib Achieves Top-line Results in Phase 2b Atopic Dermatitis Study
All doses of atopic dermatitis drug achieved significant improvements in skin and itch conditions.
How Pharmacists Can Help Patients Plan for Natural Disasters
Hurricane Harvey left widespread destruction in Houston, TX, and Hurricane Irma poses the same threats.
Top 10 Dirtiest Places in Pharmacy Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Excess HDL Cholesterol May Increase Mortality Risk
Findings may change the understanding of “good” cholesterol.
Long-term Data Demonstrates Value of Enbrel Biosimilar in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Switching from etanercept to biosimilar was not associated with treatment-emergent adverse events in rheumatoid arthritis.
Dual Role of Protein a Potential New Mechanism of Cancer Growth
Manipulating a specific protein could potentially drive tumor cells to self-destruct.
Newer Diabetes Drugs May Reduce Brain Pressure, Vision Loss
Benefits of GLP-1 agonists may exceed diabetes and obesity treatment.