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How Does PBM Involvement in the Supply Chain Impact Drug Costs?
The complexity of the pharmaceutical supply chain is a factor inflating high drug costs.
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Novel Compounds May Lessen Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Events
Compounds demonstrate high cancer-killing activity and low-toxicity in non-tumor cell line.
Genital Herpes During Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk in Offspring
A mother’s immune response to anti-herpes simplex virus-2 may disrupt development of fetal central nervous system.
Breast Cancer Cell Behavior Illuminates More Personalized Treatments
Targeted and individualized breast cancer treatment is viable.
Metformin Users With Diabetes Less Likely to Be Tested for Vitamin B12 Status
Long-term metformin therapy associated with lower serum vitamin B12 concentration.
High-Risk Metformin Users Not Monitored for Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Patients with type 2 diabetes administered long-term metformin more likely not to have vitamin B12 levels monitored.
Certain Genetic Mutations Passed to Children Increase Risk of Dementia or ALS
Children with the C9orf72 mutation are affected with these diseases at a younger age than the parent.
Insurance-based Health Metrics Make Some Populations Appear Sicker
Diagnostic intensity varies by geographic region across the United States.
Variation in Diagnostic Intensity in the United States
Medical providers with a tendency to order more tests and treatments influence how the health of a population is measured.
Trending News Today: California Lawmakers Seek to Decriminalize HIV Laws
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Single Cycle of Chemo Combination Reduces Testicular Cancer Recurrence
Adjuvant bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin shows promise treating testicular cancer.
Should Chemotherapy be Used to Treat Early-Stage Breast Cancer?
Many patients with stage 1 and 2 breast cancer are administered aggressive chemotherapy.
Single Cycle of Chemotherapy Reduced Testicular Cancer Recurrence
Recurrence rate was 1.3% in patients treated with 1 cycle of chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Question
Patients with early-stage breast cancer may not need aggressive treatment.
Diabetes Tests Inaccurate Among Some African Americans
African Americans with sickle cell trait may have inaccurate HbA1c test results.
Patients May Delay, Forgo Care Due to Misconceptions about Physicians
Some patients may feel that they are wasting their primary care physician’s time.
Trending News Today: Lawmakers Meet with Trump to Discuss Drug Price Negotiation
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Could Folic Acid Levels During Pregnancy Impact Childhood Hypertension?
A recently published study finds that maternal folic acid levels could have an effect on a child’s blood pressure.
Molecular Mechanisms Behind Appetite Suppression Drugs Discovered
The TrpC5 ion channel is necessary for appetite suppression regulated by leptin or lorcaserin.
Does Reduced Carbohydrate Intake Improve Diabetes Management?
New research conducted by the London Metropolitan University suggests that patients may be able to follow a reduced carb diet as an effective and safe strategy for managing their diabetes.
Schizophrenia Medication Seeks Label Update for Maintenance Treatment
The FDA has accepted Allergan’s supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Vraylar (cariprazine).
Best Vacation Spots with Pharmacy Continuing Education
What about spending your next continuing education week on a tropical island?
AJHP's March 15 Theme Issue Focuses on Pharmacy Residency Training
Pharma Manufacturers and PBMs at Odds Over High Drug Costs
Manufacturers say they are unable to lower the cost of some drugs due to pharmacy benefit manager involvement.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Blame PBMs for High Specialty Drug Costs
Gilead feuds with Express Scripts over hepatitis C virus drug costs.
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers Rank on Glassdoor's Best-Paying Jobs List
Glassdoor released its third annual list of the highest-paying professions in the United States, and both pharmacists and pharmacy managers landed among the top 25 jobs highlighted.
Pushing the Barbell: Multiple Sclerosis Does Not Define CrossFit Coach
The challenges of living a normal, active life while managing multiple sclerosis.
Chemotherapy Plus Immunotherapy Slows Tumor Growth in Mice
Combination therapy may improve treatment strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Compound May Protect Against COPD-Related Lung Damage
FPR-ZM1 was seen to reverse the inflammatory response lung disease in mice.
HIV Vaccinations on the Horizon
Scientists continue to pursue the development of an HIV cure.