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Chili Pepper Compound May Fight Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Capsaicin derived from chili peppers shows promise on cultured triple-negative breast cancer cells.
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Murder Trial Begins for Pharmacist Over Meningitis Outbreak
Five years after the deadly outbreak, the owner and former head pharmacist of the NECC faces charges for racketeering, mail fraud, and murder.
Chili Compound May Treat Aggressive Breast Cancer
Capsaicin could activate a receptor that prevents metastasis.
ACP, AAFP Release Joint Updated Hypertension Guidelines
The new guidelines put forth a looser diagnostic treatment threshold for average and low-risk adults.
Trending News Today: Orphan Drug Act in Question
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: ACA Repeal Could Also Impact Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Natural Antibodies May Boost Development of HIV Vaccine
Naturally-occurring antibodies that fight HIV open new avenues for research.
Vitamins C and E Offer Benefits to Alzheimer's Disease Patients
Vitamin E and vitamin C supplementation may reduce risk of all-cause dementia.
Legislation Urging Pharmacists to Provide Elderly Care Introduced in Senate
This popular bipartisan legislation aims to increase access to health care in rural areas.
Pharmacist Provider Status Legislation Introduced in Senate
Senators Chuck Grassley, Bob Casey, and Sherrod Brown last week re-introduced legislation that urges pharmacists to provide care for elderly patients in communities where being seen by a physician may be difficult.
Ramadan Begins on May 27, 2017: Can You Counsel?
Advice for Your Pharmacist-Led Community Group
Pharmacists are a great resource for families, especially on medication safety issues.
Bill would expand access for seniors to basic services at a local pharmacy.
CDC Urges Improved Health Care for Rural Americans
Bipartisan Senate Fights for Pharmacists to Gain Provider Status
Senators re-introduce The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act.
Legislation to Lower Drug Prices Stalls in Senate
Some Republicans show support for Bernie Sanders’ amendment to legalize the importation of cheaper prescription drugs.
From Gold Injections to Biologics: A Patient's 21-Year Battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis carries numerous difficulties, from physical challenges to gaining access to new drugs.
Preventive Interventions for Alzheimer's Disease: Positive Results for Vitamins C and E
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy published a study that examines the association between antioxidant vitamin supplement use and AD risk.
Low Cost EpiPen Competitor Now Sold at CVS
Adrenaclick is about one-sixth of the cost for the EpiPen.
TNF-Inhibitors Decrease Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Anti-TNFs reduce severity and incidence of myocardial infarction in RA patients.
Investigational Diabetes Drug May Reduce Cardiovascular Events
Semaglutide was not shown to increase cardiovascular risks for patients with diabetes.
Trending News Today: Benefits, Risks of Medical Marijuana Questioned
Ocrelizumab Reduces Attacks, Symptom Progression in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Improved treatment options for patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
Potential Treatment for Aggressive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Identified cancer driver may be key to increasing survival in metaplastic breast cancer patients.
Harnessing Soil Microbes May Improve Cancer Drug Development
New drug process may selectively kill cancer cells quicker than current drugs.
Trending News Today: Widespread Concern Surrounds ACA Repeal Without Replacement Plan
A Deadly Duo: Gene Therapy, Immunotherapy Combination to Treat Glioblastoma
Immune checkpoint blockade and gene therapy more effective together than alone in brain cancer.
New Cancer Drug Discovery Process Conserves Resources
A new process could create cancer drugs from microbes found in soil.
Benzodiazepines Increase Stroke Risk Among Alzheimers Disease Patients
Certain psychoactive drugs increase stroke risk by 20% among Alzheimer’s patient population.
HPV Vaccination: Recommendations from Immunized Health Professionals Stronger
HPV infection is preventable with immunization, but even though the HPV vaccine has been available for 10 years, uptake is far lower than acceptable.