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Discontinuing Ineffective Immunotherapy May Reduce Cancer Survival Rate
Study finds halting immunotherapy after disease progression in head and neck cancer may not be the best strategy.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Fatty Liver Disease?
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at a higher risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a recently-published study concluded.
Risk of Bladder, Kidney Stone Disease Higher in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Patients with MS have a high incidence of calcium phosphate stones and struvite stones, study finds.
Biosimilar Trends Highlight Top News of the Week in Specialty Pharmacy
Top 5 most read articles this week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Trending News Today: FDA Approves Genetic Test for Personal Disease Risk
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Blood Biomarker May Indicate Development of Type 1 Diabetes
Presence of 12-HETE found in the blood of patients with newly-onset diabetes.
Trending News Today: AHCA Amendment Would Provide Federal Funding for Costly Customers
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Follow the Leader: Emulate Pharmacists' Work in Diabetes Clinical Trials
Medication adherence among patients with diabetes, even those who are enrolled in and closely supervised by clinical trials, is often poor.
NCPA Supports House Bill Improving Pharmacy Choice for Seniors in Part D Plans
The Road Ahead for Biosimilars in 2017 Holds Multiple Challenges to Overcome
Amgen’s 2017 Trends in Biosimilars report examines commercialization and distribution issues in the biosimilar space.
Biosimilar Trends Report Shows Significant Progress and Challenges
Legal challenges, drug shortages, and regulatory issues create hurdles for biosimilars in the US market.
Will Essential Benefits be Covered in Post-AHCA Legislation?
Individuals may lose coverage for prescription drugs and mental health services.
Carriers of Specific Gene Variants Nearly 3 Times More Likely to Develop Multiple Sclerosis
Genetic variants influences the risk of MS and other autoimmune disorders.
New Study Doubles Known Glioma Risk Factors
Genetic factors can be assessed to determine the risk of developing glioma, including glioblastoma and non-glioblastoma.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Equal to Abdominal Hysterectomy in Treating Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer
Use of either surgery resulted in equivalent disease-free survival and no difference in overall survival.
Medication Errors to be Reduced by 50% Through WHO Program
Medication errors account for nearly 1% of global health expenditures.
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Reduce Risk of Certain Cardiovascular Conditions
Moderate alcohol intake linked to lower risk of angina, heart failure, and ischemic stroke.
BPA May Influence Development of Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Exposure to BPA observed to increase signaling that caused cancer growth.
Diabetes Diminishes Capillaries Surrounding the Heart
Gene therapy able to restore capillaries around the heart in animal models of diabetes.
Weight Loss Drug Could Treat Opioid Misuse Disorder
Lorcaserin observed to reduce opioid cravings.
Physician Sentenced for Pain Clinic Pill Mill Conspiracy
A former physician and owner of a pain clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced for his involvement in a prescription painkiller distribution conspiracy, according to a Department of Justice press release.
Trending News Today: Long-Term Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer Mortality Risk
FDA Approves Expanded Indication of Epilepsy Drug to Prevent Migraines
Qudexy XR (topiramate) extended-release capsules approved for use as prophylaxis of migraine headaches.
Global Effort Needed to Cure HIV
The dream of an HIV cure will only be realized if all 35 million people who are living with the virus adhere to treatment.
Trending News Today: Healthy Diet May Ward off Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Top 5 Movies for Pharmacy Students
In this column, I present my top 5 movie recommendations for pharmacy students.
3 Things You Should Know About Croup
Croup is a common illness among children that causes swelling of the larynx and trachea.
NACDS, NCPA Urge Congress to Ensure Patient Access, Pharmacy Choice in TRICARE in 2018 Defense Bill
Are PBMs Downplaying Their Profits?
Unstandardized accounting methods can lead to differing profit margins for PBMs.
Amgen and Avalere Partner on Outcomes-Based Contracting for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Strategic partnership will advance the use of data in value-based care.