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Breast Cancer Combination Shows Promise
The addition of abemaciclib to fulvestrant appeared to effectively improve progression-free survival.
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FDA Grants Rare Skin Cancer Drug Accelerated Approval
Bavencio (avelumab) is indicated to treat metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to First Treatment for Rare Skin Cancer
Bavencio (avelumab) is indicated to treat metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma.
The FDA granted accelerated approval to the first treatment for metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
Dairy Consumption Could Influence Breast Cancer Risk
New research indicates that high consumption of certain dairy products may either increase or decrease the risk of developing breast cancer, depending on the food.
Part D Beneficiaries Spend Thousands Out-of-Pocket on Specialty Drugs
Monthly and annual spending limits would likely benefit Part D enrollees.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Smartphone, Television Use in Children
Increased screen time observed to be associated with adiposity.
High yogurt intake may protect against breast cancer, while processed cheeses may increase cancer risk.
Stress Perfusion Imaging Non-Inferior for Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease
MR-perfusion guided management for stable angina patients is non-inferior compared with invasive angiography and fractional flow reserve.
Telemedicine Pilot Study for Multiple Sclerosis in the Works
Genentech’s $100,000 grant will fund a home-based telemedicine program.
Physical Activity Alone Could Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risks
Overweight individuals with high activity levels not observed to have increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
No Association Found Between Higher-Spending Physicians and Better Patient Outcomes
Policies targeting both physicians and hospitals could reduce wasteful health care spending.
How Does Social Media Impact Pharmacy Practice?
Everybody seems to use social media, and pharmacists are no exception. However, it's been unclear how pharmacists employ social media in their daily professional practice.
How Do Higher-Spending Physicians Impact Patient Outcomes?
Study targets wasteful spending in health care.
Early Intervention May Prevent Alcohol Use Disorder
Drug and psychological therapy may not offer an adequate solution to alcohol use disorder.
Protein Mapping Improves Understanding of Cancer Cells
Mapping lung cancer cell interactions can unveil new targeted treatment techniques.
Patients More Likely to Seek Psychotherapy for Mental Health Disorders
Patients with depression were 2.16 times more likely to refuse pharmacotherapy.
Vitamin C May Attack Cancer Stem Cells
Vitamin C observed to kill cancer stem-like cells.
Preventive Dental Care May in Young Children May Increase Long-Term Health Costs
Receiving preventive dental care before age 2 is associated with tooth decay and high costs.
Access to PCSK9 Inhibitors Still Restricted
Leading cardiologists say it is difficult to get their patients access to evolocumab.
PRS Pharmacy Services Becomes Exclusive Broker Recommended to NCPA Members Looking to Sell Their Pharmacy
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the PRS Pharmacy Services (PRS).
DIR Fees Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Specialty Pharmacy
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy commissions white paper that explores how direct and indirect remuneration fees affect the specialty pharmacy landscape.
Verdict Reached for NECC Pharmacist in Meningitis Outbreak Trial
The meningitis outbreak trial involving the New England Compounding Center (NECC) pharmacist Barry Cadden has reached a final verdict.
Locked and Loaded: HIV Reservoir Marker Could Help Target, Eliminate Dormant Virus
Marker helps differentiate dormant HIV-infected cells from their health counterpart cells.
Lawmaker Calls for Increased Transparency of Drug Costs
Legislation would require manufacturers to provide notice prior to increasing costs.
Depression Increases Long-Term Risk of Death After Coronary Heart Disease Diagnosis
Clinicians should provide extra attention to patients with heart disease and depression.
Younger Diabetes Patients Interested in Mobile Health Applications
Health applications may help younger patients successfully manage type 1 diabetes.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Begins Clinical Testing
Safety and efficacy of DS-Cav1 will be explored in healthy adults.
Trending News Today: Biogen Scores Court Victory for Multiple Sclerosis Drug
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
The Changing Face of Pharmacy and Society
The composition of our classes has changed in many ways.