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Potential Cure for Multiple Myeloma Discovered
MCL-1 inhibitor drug class could potentially cure the bone marrow cancer.
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Uncovering the Underlying Mechanisms of Tumor Growth
Discovery may help tumor suppression on a molecular level.
Opioid Treatment Disparities Found Among Minorities
Non-Hispanic blacks less likely to receive opioids for non-definitive conditions such as a toothache.
HIV Could Increase Inflammatory Biomarkers, Risk of Heart Disease
HIV-positive men were more likely to have increased levels of inflammatory biomarkers than HIV-negative men.
Treatment Slows Tumor Growth in New Lung Cancer Subtype
Advance in lung cancer therapy achieved on molecular level.
Trending News Today: Fraud Lawsuit Filed Against Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
New Database Could Lead to Preventative Treatments for Degenerative Diseases
The database compiles proteins involved with autophagy.
Breast Cancer May Change a Patient's Microbiome
Bacterial differences were seen between tissue from patients with and without breast cancer.
Pharmacist Conviction in Black Market HIV Drug Scam Highlights Week in Specialty Pharmacy
Top news of the week on Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Should Schools Test Kids for HIV?
School-based health services provide critical preventive care for adolescents, especially in poor and diverse communities.
Generic Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream Coming Soon from Glenmark
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals' triamcinolone acetonide cream 0.1% has been granted FDA approval.
3 Things Technicians Should Know for the Upcoming Flu Season
With students heading back to school and flu season on the horizon, pharmacy technicians will soon experience a surge of patients requesting their flu shot and other vaccinations.
Pharmacy and Nutrition: How to Stay Healthy at Work
Looking to stay on track with your nutrition while working long hours in the pharmacy without breaks? @TheFitPharmacist has you covered!
3 Tips for Life on Pharmacy Rotations
When picking your rotations, it's important not to take the easy way out.
IV, PO, and PR Acetaminophen: A Quick Comparison
Although their pharmacokinetics are all similar, here's how they differ.
Are NOACs Safe for Afib Patients with Worsening Renal Function?
Although fixed daily doses of NOACs have demonstrated favorable efficacy and safety compared with warfarin, the impact of worsening renal function on these medications over time hasn't been evaluated.
Brain's Altruism Center Uncovered
A complete understanding of the human desire to help others has long eluded scientists and philosophers, but recent study findings provide insight into the brain mechanisms responsible for altruistic behavior.
Permanent Liver Damage May Be Avoided with Early Hepatitis C Treatment
Liver stiffness drops through sustained virological response at 24 weeks with hepatitis C antiviral drug regimen.
Patent Claim Denied on Rheumatoid Arthritis Biosimilar
A patent for a rheumatoid arthritis drug was ruled invalid, but Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal the decision.
Gaming System May Help Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Xbox One Kinect platform shown to be effective helping walking gait issues in patient with multiple sclerosis.
Major Depressive Disorder Treatment Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Esketamine could treat major depressive disorder with an imminent suicide risk.
New Drug Delivery Technology Could Improve Efficacy
New system allows direct absorption of a drug and prevents first past metabolism.
Active Surveillance May Be Beneficial for Certain Patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma
Only 1 patient died from not receiving carcinoma treatment, while 21 patients who received treatment died.
Experimental Pill Shows Promise Treating Severe Asthma
Fevipiprant significantly decreased asthma symptoms.
Digital Health Tech Use Among Seniors Still Low
Study finds use of digital health care platforms among growing population of senior citizens needs to improve.
Trending News Today: Judge Rules Remicade Patent is Invalid
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: ACA Exchange Enrollees Spend Less on Prescription Drugs
HIV Vaccine Development Advances
Research analyzes HIV-positive individuals who naturally produce broadly neutralizing antibodies.
Fear of CT Screenings Increase Lung Cancer Mortality
Caregivers need to encourage patients fearful of life-saving tests for cancer.
PET Imaging May Aid Effective Use of Anti-Depressants
New imaging technique could allow physicians to see if an anti-depressant is effective in a patient.