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Chronic Diseases Jack Up Out of Pocket Costs
Individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans face thousands in out of pocket costs.
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Epigenetic Modification Discovered in Adult Throat Cancers
Histone H3 protein is abnormal or incorrectly modified in 15% of patients with head and neck cancer.
Chronic Diseases Eat Up Large Portion of Patient Income
Individuals with chronic diseases and high-deductible health insurance spend more than 10% on out-of-pocket costs.
Consumption of Grilled Meats May Impact Mortality After Breast Cancer Survival
High consumption of grilled, barbequed, or smoked meats may increase morality risk in breast cancer survivors.
New Therapeutic Agent Identified for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Study confirms safety and efficacy of Lu-177-PSMA-17 radioligand therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
At-Home HIV Test Kit Now Sold at South African Pharmacies
South African Pharmacy Council lifts ban preventing pharmacies from selling DIY HIV test kits.
Repurposed Heart Drug May Treat Breast Cancer
A drug developed to treat cardiogenic shock may treat patients with triple negative breast cancer.
Researchers Create Novel Antibiotics Against MRSA
Newly created antibiotics are able to effectively kill trimethoprim-resistant MRSA.
European Commission Approves Suliqua for Type 2 Diabetes
Suliqua receives marketing authorization in the EU shortly after the product was approved in the United States as Soliqua.
Cannabis Chewing Gum Enters Irritable Bowel Syndrome Trial
CanChew Plus CBD gum may eventually treat irritable bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Trending News Today: 18 Million Could Lose Insurance Within a Year of ACA Repeal
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Multiple Sclerosis Drug Patent Dispute Settled
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
FDA Allows Use of EU-Approved Drug for AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
Sale of Panretin gel tubes approved in the United States due to a drug shortage as a result of a manufacturing issue.
ADHD Drug Fails to Reach Primary Endpoint
Metadoxine Extended Release did not meet the primary endpoint in a study analysis for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Biosimilar Interchangeability Subject of FDA Document
Requirements will vary based on the nature of the proposed interchangeable product, and may include an evaluation of data and information generated to support a demonstration of a biological product’s biosimilarity.
5 Interesting Medication Case Reports You Should Know
This article highlights 5 published case reports that document medications treating conditions they aren’t FDA-approved for.
Drug Therapy and Down Syndrome
Down syndrome results in a massive genetic imbalance in those who have the disorder.
NCPA Members List Top 2017 Political Priorities
For the fourth consecutive year, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has asked its members to rank their most important legislative and regulatory priorities.
ADHD Candidate Drug Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint
The drug failed to demonstrate a statistically significant difference from placebo in the change from baseline of the investigator rating of the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS).
Drug Shortage Prompts FDA to Allow Use of EU-Approved Product
The FDA is allowing the sale of EU-approved Panretin gel (alitretinoin 0.1%) tubes in the United States due to a shortage of the US-approved gel.
Trump's ACA Replacement Plan: Insurance for All
Limited details have been released regarding an Affordable Care Act replacement plan, but President-elect Donald Trump said that everyone will have access to health insurance.
Top 5 Most Common Prescription Drug Errors
Patients may be unaware of certain factors regarding prescription drugs they are taking.
2017 ACA Marketplace Sign-Ups Outpace Previous Year
There are 700,000 more health plan sign ups this year compared with last year.
Investigational Drug Stops 90% of Melanoma Metastases
A new small-molecule drug could increase the survival rate of patients with melanoma.
Special Specialty Pharmacies: Differentiation from Competition
Remaining special in the specialty pharmacy space requires innovation.
New Genetic Fingerprint Identifies When Prostate Cancer Turns Aggressive
BRCA2-inherited prostate cancers are predisposed to turn treatment resistant.
Test Improves Detection of Cannabinoids in Breast Milk
The CDC developed a new technique to measure marijuana’s active compounds in milk.
Breast Cancer Immunotherapy Vaccine Shows Promise
A personalized vaccine may effectively treat HER2-postive breast cancer.
Implanted Medical Device May Cause Death, Injury from MRI
The FDA warns that implantable infusion pumps may cause serious injuries after an MRI exam.
Drug Component Could Lead to Adverse Events, Regulatory Failure
Sugar excipients may cause unwanted immunogenicity in patients.