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Bariatric Surgery Places Patients at Risk of Long-term Opioid Use
New persistent opioid use among bariatric surgery patients was 46% higher than the rate among the general surgical population.
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NCODA: Filling the Gaps in Patient Coverage, Education of Oral Chemo Treatments
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Cancer, Hepatitis Drug Approvals Highlight SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Pharmacy Week in Review: November 10, 2017
A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.
Warfarin May Reduce Risk of Cancer
Study finds association between warfarin use and cancer incidence to determine whether warfarin has anticancer potential.
FDA Approves New Hepatitis Therapy
Heplisav-B is the only 2-dose hepatitis B vaccine recombinant approved in the United States.
This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.
Closing Time at the Pharmacy: What Would You Do?
How can pharmacists handle the common dilemma of customers who show up after the store has shut its doors for the day?
7 Books Pharmacists Should Read Before the Holidays
Why wait until January to take positive steps to improve your life? Dig into at least one of these volumes now to get a boost.
FDA Approves Adcetris for Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) improves survival among patients with anaplastic large cell lymphoma or CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides.
Brentuximab Vedotin Receives FDA Approval for Lymphoma
Kisqali Combo Improves Progression-Free Survival in HER+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Ribociclib (Kisqali) combination therapy may improve survival among premenopausal breast cancer patients.
Pharmacy Advocates Call for PBM Reform
The influence of pharmacy benefit managers in drug pricing was discussed during a Federal Trade Commission workshop.
Cosentyx May Prevent Joint Structural Damage in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Secukinumab (Cosentyx) treatment observed to improve the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis.
Insulin Signaling Could Modify Blood Triglyceride Levels
Patients with diabetes may have a higher risk of heart disease due to hyperactive mTORC1.
Groundbreaking Study Uncovers 72 New Breast Cancer Mutations
A comprehensive knowledge of the risk of breast cancer can lead to better screening.
Financial Incentives Improve Blood Glucose Control Among Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Financial rewards may be an effective way to get young patients with diabetes to achieve blood glucose targets.
Trending News Today: Individual Mandate Repeal Would Increase the Uninsured Rate
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Child Receives Life-Saving Genetically Engineered Skin Transplant
How Does a Low-Dose Aspirin Regimen Affect Age-Related Macular Degeneration
How the anti-inflammatory properties of aspirin affect AMD is undetermined.
Radiologically Isolated Syndrome Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
MRI brain scans on children at high risk of multiple sclerosis may indicate earlier diagnoses and treatments.
USPSTF Issues Draft Recommendations for Osteoporosis Screening
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued an updated draft recommendation statement on osteoporosis screening to prevent fractures.
Guidelines Update Recommendations for Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
A newly-updated clinical guideline provides recommendations on the best types and amounts of medications to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).
How to Match for a Pharmacy Residency
With the odds of getting into a program just a little better than 1 in 2, how can students make sure that they are successful?
Using Negativity as An Rx for Achieving Goals
Contrary to what many believe, focusing on the negative can provide a path to success.
How to Get Rid of Earwax Buildup
Ears are self-cleaning, but there are times when a blockage needs to be cleared. Here is a safe and effective at-home method to try.
CMS Takes Steps to Reform Medicaid
New policies can help increase flexibility to improve Medicaid.
Phase 3 Data Suggest Humira Biosimilar Safe, Effective
Adalimumab-adbm (Cyltezo) showed equivalent safety and immunogenicity to adalimumab (Humira).
Diabetic Retinopathy Driven by VEGF-Related Protein
Inhibiting a protein may reduce symptoms of diabetic retinopathy.
Direct-Acting Antivirals Slash the Risk of HCV-Associated Liver Cancer
Patients without cirrhosis who achieved a sustained virological response had the lowest risk of hepatocellular carcinoma linked to hepatitis C virus.