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New Guidelines Set Forth for Care of Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Guidelines help identify and manage potential physical and psychosocial effects of colorectal cancer.
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Making MS Manageable
MS advocacy group provides a wide range of services that help patients manage the disease.
340B Program Larger Than Previously Thought, Costs Patients More for Cancer Care
Average reimbursement for Part B oncology drugs is 52% higher in 340B hospitals than in community cancer clinics.
Drug-Like Compounds Hold Promise for Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Treatment seeks to reverse chemotherapy resistance caused by P-glycoprotein.
Mobile Health Apps Increase in Number and Variety, Make Patient Lives More Manageable
mHealth apps greatly improve the accuracy and convenience of data collection.
New Therapy Triggers Remission in Leukemia Patients
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment reprograms T cells to hunt and kill cancer cells.
Combination Therapy Knocks Out Glioblastoma
Study reveals targets on the tumor cell that can be recognized by killer T-cells.
Boosting Confidence and Independence in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Highlights Specialty Pharmacy Week in Review
Top stories in Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Increased Risk for Malignancy
Lymphoma and lung cancer present significant risk to RA patients.
Marijuana May Help Delay Organ Rejection in Transplant Patients
Active ingredient in marijuana THC may improve acceptance of transplanted organs.
Oral Contraceptives Linked to Decreased Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Birth control use not found to impact disease progression.
Digital Application Allows COPD Patients to Get Same-Day Treatment
Patients who received immediate treatment recommendations saw improved symptom control.
Mayo Clinic Given SPORE Grant for Multiple Myeloma Research
Research will lead to novel viral and immunologic treatments.
Esbriet Brings Hope to Those with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Implications of the IPF treatment for caregivers and patients.
Aspirin Boosts Effectiveness of Immunotherapy
Combination of immunotherapy and aspirin showed a substantial decrease in bowel and melanoma skin cancer growth in mice.
New Gene Variants Discovered in IBD, More Precise Treatment to Follow
Genetic variants regulate immune cells with important roles in immunodeficiency disorders.
New Drug Targets Chemotherapy Resistance Pathway
Treatment removes a tumor's defenses.
Acupuncture May Be Viable Treatment Option for Breast Cancer Patients
Acupuncture found to help patients manage debilitating side effects from breast cancer treatment.
Precision Medicine Makes Cancer Treatment Options Easier to Determine
Researchers seek to improve care for rare, difficult-to-treat, and aggressive cancers.
Combination Therapy Knocks Out Brain Cancer
Adoptive cell transfer procedure involves extracting and growing immune cells outside of the body.
Treating HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy Proven to be Cost-Effective
Study finds approximately $1 million could be saved annually through reduced workplace efficiency and attendance.
Scientists Find New Way to Eliminate Tumor Cells
Engineered chimeric antigen receptor T-cells differentiate between cancerous and normal cells.
Prescription Drug Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
Concerns raised over treatment that fights fungal infections in lung transplant patients.
Brazilian Wasps Contain Cancer-Fighting Agent in Venom
Research may lead to new combination therapies that attack different parts of cancer cells.
Breastfeeding May Delay Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Postpartum
Exclusively breastfeeding may diminish MS relapse in the first 6 months after giving birth.
Scientists Find and Stop Energy Source for Cancer Cells
Researchers target cell division to prevent the growth and spread of cancer.
Multiple Variants Indicate Poor Clinical Outcomes for HIV-1 Infection
Researchers target new opportunities for preventive interventions.
Synchronous Versus Sequential Liver, Colorectal Resections
Improvements can be made to provide procedure-specific national benchmarks for postsurgical outcomes.
Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Less Likely to Cause Death
Study finds patients with low-risk prostate cancers be monitored in an active surveillance program.
Viral Protein Could Help Fight Infection, Cancer or Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers evaluate how DNA viruses work and how they can be stopped.