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List of Cancer Biomarkers Could Lead to Screening Test
Researchers plan to create an extensive cancer screening test that detects cancer blood biomarkers.
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Ribociclib Granted Breakthrough Designation for Advanced Breast Cancer
Drug to be evaluated combination with letrozole for hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Drug Granted Breakthrough Designation
Ribociclib seeking indication for use in combination with letrozole for hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Pharmacist Shot By Man in Women's Clothing
A pharmacist in Arlington, Texas, was recently shot multiple times by a man disguised in women's clothing.
Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation
The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to Novartis's ribociclib (LEE011).
NACDS TSE EXHIBITORS DONATE THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS THROUGH MCCA'S CONVENTIONS C.A.R.E. TO ASSIST BOSTON COMMUNITIES
Exhibitors at the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo donated several thousand consumer goods to be dispersed to various charitable organizations throughout the Greater Boston community.
7 Steps to Respond to Drug Information Requests
As you embark on your pharmacy education journey, you will be asked a plethora of drug information questions.
Is It Possible to Predict Diabetics' Weight Loss Success?
Recently, researchers identified 5 predictive factors for weight loss extent in overweight patients with type 2 diabetes.
Beautifully Damaged Like Jared Leto’s Joker
The Joker's level of psychosis isn’t beyond what’s seen today. I should know because I was there once.
Maximizing the Specialty Pharmacy Onboarding Experience for Patients
Specialty pharmacies must engage each individual patient to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
Early Multiple Sclerosis Treatment May Improve Long-Term Outcomes
Early treatment for multiple sclerosis found to delay relapse.
Aetna Withdraws from ACA Exchanges After Huge Losses
Aetna hopeful for a better exchange model to help uninsured individuals.
Louisiana Medicaid Expansion Receives an Overwhelming Response
The state has enrolled more than 278,000 people in Healthy Louisiana since July 1.
Could Charging Drug Dealers with Homicide Prevent Opioid-Related Deaths?
Many states have started charging drug dealers with the deaths of their customers if they sold them their final dose of opioids.
Health Care Data Sharing Shows Progress
Improving data analytics could significantly speed up medical advances.
Computer Model Shows Extent of Eliminating Hepatitis C Statewide
Sophisticated computer model illustrates that stopping hepatitis C within a single US state is a daunting task.
Big Data Research May Lead to Improved Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
New study aims to create evidence-based personalized treatments for patients with bipolar disorder.
New Treatment Target Found for Prostate Cancer Tumors
Group of molecules may present target to slow tumor growth in prostate cancer.
Prescription Drug Misuse Problem Grows Worldwide
The prescription drug epidemic could potentially be a widespread problem.
Trending News Today: Uber May Improve Health Care Access
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Obesity May Cause Accelerated Brain Aging
Patients with a high body mass index showed decreased white matter volume, suggesting brain age-related brain shrinkage.
Immunotherapy Shows Benefit Against Metastatic Melanoma
Combination antibody therapy may lead to new melanoma treatment strategy.
HIV Variant Can Pass from Primates to Humans
Simian immunodeficiency virus may be able to infect human cells.
Trending News Today: Increasing Costs from ACA Causing Job Cuts
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Imagining Alone May Not Accurately Diagnose Liver Cancer
Through physical evaluation, biphenotypic primary liver carcinoma could be misclassified.
All Liquid Products from PharmaTech Recalled
The OTC and nutritional supplement products provider PharmaTech LLC is recalling all liquid products distributed between October 20, 2015, and July 15, 2016, due to potential contamination.
Why Are Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students Burning Out?
At some point in their careers or studies, a number of pharmacists and pharmacy students have experienced burnout, a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion from work.
Medications Requiring Renal Dosage Adjustments
It's important to take renal function into consideration when dosing renally-eliminated medications.
Specialty Pharmacies Face Emerging Fraud Risk in 'Usual and Customary' Pricing
Specialty pharmacies need to track drug pricing throughout the claims adjudication process to avoid potential liability.
Pharmacist Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Black Market HIV Drug Scam
Through a shell company, a New York pharmacist improperly billed Medicaid and others $274 million for illegally obtained HIV drugs.