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Ozanimod Shows Potential for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Investigational multiple sclerosis drug may also treat inflammatory bowel disease.
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High-Sugar Diet May Adversely Impact Cardiovascular Health
Sugar may influence fat metabolism and increase cardiovascular risks.
Two-Drug Combination Effective Against Ewing Sarcoma
Patients with Ewing sarcoma typically receive a 5-drug cocktail that can result in nerve damage.
Cooling Therapy May Reduce Pediatric Epilepsy Risk
Newborns administered therapeutic hypothermia were much less likely to develop epilepsy.
Merck Partners with American Liver Foundation to Educate Veterans About HCV
Veterans may be up to 5 times more likely to have hepatitis C than the general population.
Trending News Today: Senators Take a Short-Term, Bipartisan Approach to Healthcare
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Hepatitis A Death Toll Continues to Climb in San Diego
Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Market Continues to Grow
Valbenazine (Ingrezza) was the first approved treatment for the antipsychotic medication-induced movement disorder.
How Pharmacists Can Improve Adult Vaccination Rates
Approximately 300,000 pharmacists are eligible to vaccinate adult patients in the pharmacy.
Don't Ignore These Opioid Abuse Red Flags
Here is how to distinguish between those who need prescriptions to manage pain and those seeking controlled substances for illicit reasons.
How Financial Independence Can Free You From a Job You Hate and Lead You To Work You're Passionate About
Unfortunately, a major reason that most pharmacists don’t quit jobs they hate is because of their financial obligations.
New Drugs Introduced in 2017: Part 2 Endocrinology and Gastroenterology
This year, the FDA is on pace to approve about 38 new medications. Here is a look at 5 of those.
Breakthrough Designated Drugs and Specialty Pharmacy
The most impactful of the FDA designations, this status may be applied to drugs used to treat serious or life-threatening conditions.
Is Your Commute Stressing You Out?
Extended commuting time can be stressful. What is a pharmacist to do?
Reflections on National Pharmacy Technician Day 2017
For some technicians, National Pharmacy Technician Day provides an opportunity to reflect upon what they mean to the pharmacy team.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Boosting Adult Vaccination Rates
Pharmacists see adults aged 50 years and older about 4 times more than physicians do, which opens opportunities for counseling and recommendations about vaccination.
Opdivo Receives Priority Review for Advanced Melanoma
FDA grants nivolumab (Opdivo) its seventh priority review designation.
Value-Based Insurance Design Improves Adherence to Diabetes Drugs
Better medication adherence may not result in lower short-term medical costs for patients with diabetes.
Smoking Highly Dangerous for HIV-Positive Patients
Approximately 10% of the HIV population will die from lung cancer.
Leafy Greens May Prevent Heart Disease
High intake of vitamin K1 lessens the risk of left ventricle hypertrophy.
FDA Approves Generic CINV Drug
Patients undergoing chemotherapy can use Emend with other antiemetic medicines to prevent chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting.
Cancer Diagnosis May Affect Heart Attack Treatment
Patients with cancer were less likely to receive standard drugs and interventions for heart attack than patients without cancer.
Molecule Could Prevent Diabetes-Related Amputations
Enzymes that activate blood vessel formation crucial for wound healing.
Trending News Today: Rural Americans Lack Access to Mental Healthcare
Trending News Today: High Cost of Gene Therapy Care Puts Cure Out of Reach for Many
Antiretroviral Therapy Can Eliminate Risk of HIV Transmission
Individuals with an undetectable HIV viral load are at effectively no risk of transmitting the virus.
Biologic Drug Under Evaluation to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Esophagus
The monoclonal antibody dupilumab may be effective treating active moderate-to-severe eosinophilic esophagitis.
NCPA Digest Shows Pharmacy Services Increase as Reimbursements Decrease
Independent community pharmacies expand the services they offer patients.
Generic Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting Drug Gets FDA Approval
Patients undergoing chemotherapy can use Emend with other antiemetic medicines to prevent CINV.
FDA OKs Generic Emend
Patients undergoing moderately emetogenic chemotherapy may use the product, in combination with other antiemetic medicines, for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting.