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FDA Seeks to Expedite Orphan Drug Approvals
Agency announces action plan to clear backlog of orphan drug designation requests awaiting review.
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Rare Lymphoma: More Than Just an Internal Attack
The CEO of the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation describes the challenges of living with the disease.
EU Joins United States in Approving Sarilumab to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarilumab (Kevzara) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that treats moderate-to-severe active RA.
First-Line Immunotherapy Beneficial in Specific Patient Subset with Advanced Lung Cancer
Study explores the impact of tumor mutation burden and PD-L1 status in immunotherapy response.
Experimental Drug for Diabetic Kidney Disease to Begin Clinical Testing
Novel treatment may prevent patients with type 1 diabetes from developing end-stage renal disease.
Medication Management Guidelines Released for Rheumatic Disease Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement
The guidelines aim to reduce the risk of infection in patients administered anti-rheumatic medication.
Coffee, Herbal Tea Could Protect Against Liver Fibrosis
Frequent intake of coffee or herbal tea was found to lower the risk of liver stiffness.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Impact Newborn Behavior
Symptoms of neonatal discontinuation syndrome may result in preterm birth rather than antidepressant use.
Replace Saturated Fats with Healthy Fats to Prevent Heart Disease, AHA Says
Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated vegetable oil reduced heart disease risk by 30%.
Additional Insulin Dose May Protect Diabetes Patients Against Heart Disease
A dose of insulin 3 hours after eating may prevent blood vessel damage among patients with type 1 diabetes.
Trending News Today: More Insurers Pull Out of ACA Marketplace
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Trump Confident Healthcare Reform Bill Will Pass Senate
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
4 Fourth of July Health and Safety Tips
The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate with family and friends.
Senate Healthcare Bill May be More Favorable to Insurers Than House Version
Better Care Reconciliation Act would structure subsidies differently than the American Health Care Act.
FDA Attempting to Boost Generic Competition
Part of the FDA's actions focuses on expediting review of generic applications.
President Trump Encourages Americans to Learn Their Status on National HIV Testing Day
More than 1.1 million Americans are HIV-positive, yet 15% are unaware of their status.
Web Calculator Estimates Colorectal Cancer Survival More Accurately
The new tool aims to help patients make more informed treatment decisions and manage expectations following a cancer diagnosis.
HIV Scoring System or Algorithm to Increase Appropriate Counseling?
Finding ways to triage patients and identify those with the greatest need is important.
Pharmacy Students and Student Preceptors Boost Immunization Rates
Pharmacists working in eastern North Carolina counties have developed a program to improve immunization among low income, uninsured patients.
Study Highlights the Importance of Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure Targets
Lowering systolic blood pressure can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality.
Is Oncolytic Virotherapy Combination the Answer to Pediatric Cancer Treatment?
Combining oncolytic virotherapy with PD-1 blockades shows promise treating rhabdomyosarcoma.
Novel Relapse Prediction Tool Allows Successful Tapering of DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The tool can help reduce the cost of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Influenza Infection Found to Increase Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Study suggests importance for individuals to get yearly flu shots.
Trending News Today: Breast Cancer Diagnosed at Earlier Stages Under ACA
Fingerstick Testing May Not Benefit All Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes who do not take insulin may not require fingerstick testing.
Trending News Today: Healthcare Reform Could Challenge Millennials
Prescription Drug Spending Projected to Grow This Year
“National trends in prescription drug expenditures and projections for 2017,” highlights total US prescription sales for the 2016 calendar year.
CDC Report Focuses on Lyme Disease Treatments
Summer has begun, and people must be more cautious of their surroundings when going outdoors.
Study: No Evidence of PPI Use Linked to Alzheimer's, Dementia
Despite recent concerns about proton pump inhibitor (PPI) safety, a recently-published study found no evidence that PPI use contributes to a higher risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.
Paying Physicians: Guidance From Cases
In entering into these types of arrangements with physicians, the pharmacy must avoid violating the Medicare anti-kickback statute (“AKS”) and the federal Stark physician self-referral statute (“Stark”).