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Psoriasis Biosimilar Comparable to Reference Product
Etanercept found equally effective treating plaque psoriasis compared with Enbrel.
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Gene Variant May Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Variants of GAL are more common among women, which may explain the high prevalence of multiple sclerosis.
Experimental Drug Significantly Reduces Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation
A novel drug used in combination with radiation found to be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer.
Investigational Alzheimer's Drug Fails in Clinical Trial
Eli Lilly will not continue development on solanezumab for patients with mild cognitive impairment from Alzheimer’s disease.
FDA Recalls Potentially Non-Sterile Supplements
Tri-Coast Pharmacy is recalling various lots of products with sterility assurance concerns.
Women with Non-Lump Breast Cancer Symptoms More Likely to Delay Help
About 1 in 6 women diagnosed with breast cancer have a symptom other than a lump.
Study Reinforces Rubella Vaccine Warnings for Patients with Immunodeficiency Disorders
The rubella virus stays in the body of patients with severe deficiencies in their immune defenses, making them more susceptible to side effects.
New Genetics Test Can Reduce the Potential for Adverse Drug Reactions
According to the CDC, 82% of American adults take at least one medication and 29% take five or more.
New Drug Outperforms Standard Treatment for Kidney Cancer
New findings show that treatment with cabozantinib decreased mortality risk by 20% in patients with metastatic kidney cancer.
Mechanisms Behind Immunotherapy Resistance Discovered
Increased levels of tumor-associated myeloid cells reduce cancer cell sensitivity to treatments.
Trending News Today: CMS Adopts More Restrictive Opioid Prescribing Laws
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Lack of Needle Exchange Programs Increases Risk of HIV Spread
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Patients Seek Quick Relief in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rapid reduction of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms rated as the most important factor in choosing a treatment.
Ozurdex Outperforms Avastin in Diabetic Macular Edema
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents are the criterion standard for diabetic macular edema.
Antibody Therapy Shows Promise Treating HIV
Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) may hold the key to eliminating HIV-1.
Influenza Vaccine Granted Expanded Indication
Expanded indication for FluLaval Quadrivalent includes use in children aged 6 months and older.
FluLaval Quadrivalent Receives Expanded Indication
Officials with GlaxoSmithKline have received approval from the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research to expand the indication for FluLaval Quadrivalent to include use in children aged 6 months and older.
Collaborative Care for HIV Patients with Depression
Individuals living with HIV have approximately a 50-50 chance of developing depression, which can cause adverse outcomes such as accelerated disease progression, suppressed immune function, and medication nonadherence.
Immunization Administration and the Future of Pharmacy
APhA recently released a video celebrating 20 years of promoting pharmacist as immunizers.
The Effective Pharmacy Manager Is A Servant Leader!
Effective pharmacy management is about learning to be a servant to others. All of the responsibilities of a pharmacy manager can be generally grouped under 4 focuses of service.
5 Lessons Pharmacists (and Everyone Else) Can Learn From Benjamin Franklin
Independent Pharmacy Ownership Provides an Attractive Career Choice
As a pharmacy student assessing career options, you may think that employment with one of the major chains is the best, or even the only, viable path.
New HIV Vaccine Study Underway in South Africa
A historic clinical trial testing the efficacy of an experimental HIV vaccine regimen gets underway this week in South Africa.
Medication Nonadherence Costs Manufacturers Billions Each Year
Nonadherence costs $564 billion in losses for pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
FDA Approves Combination Diabetes Drug
Soliqua 100/33 is a combination treatment of Lantus and lixisenatide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
How Pharmacists Can Help Tackle the Superutilizer Crisis
Patients with multiple comorbidities contribute to escalating health care spending.
New Toxicity Screening Tool Could Save Pharma Millions
The tool makes screening novel drugs for potential toxicities much easier.
Does the Start of an HIV Vaccine Trial Mean the End of the Virus?
Launch of South Africa-based clinical trial provides hope for the defeat of HIV.
Is Tapering Biologic Drugs Beneficial in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Patients with early stage rheumatoid arthritis may benefit from tapering DMARD therapy.
Women Not Seeking Prompt Medical Care for Breast Cancer Symptoms
Women who display non-lump breast cancer symptoms are less likely to seek needed care.