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Neutralizing Importance of Antibodies in AIDS Vaccine
Antibodies critical to stopping spread of viral cells.
The Reality About the Universal Health Care Debate
Study examines history of universal health care in the United States.
A More Effective Technique for Lung Cancer Screening
Protein AKAP4 identified as the most accurate way to detect non-small cell lung cancer.
Turning off Cancer Master Switch May Worsen Tumor Growth
Study finds that mitochondria of tumor cells are critical to survival and proliferation.
Serious Lung Problem Seen in Babies Receiving Proglycem
The FDA has identified 11 cases of pulmonary hypertension in infants and newborns treated with diazoxide (Proglycem).
Patient Deaths Linked to Suture Delivery Device, FDA Warns
Six patient deaths and other serious adverse events have been linked to SentreHeart's Lariat Suture Delivery Device, the FDA is warning health care professionals.
Reform in Health Care Systems Need to Improve Efficiency
Wait times for care negatively impacts patient health.
Enzyme-Inhibitor May be Shutting Off Brain Cancer Fighting Proteins
Researchers evaluate why early trials of dasatinib did not give conclusive results.
Check Pharmacy Inventory for Withdrawn Calcium Chloride Injection
Mylan is urging health care professionals to check their inventories for certain lots of calcium chloride intravenous infusion prefilled syringes that were withdrawn from the market in April.
Online Guidelines Created to Help Treat Hepatitis C Virus
Includes evidence-based advice on the best use for next generation direct-acting antivirals.
First Generic Axert Migraine Treatment Launched by Teva
Teva has launched the first generic version of Janssen's Axert migraine treatment.
New Psoriatic Arthritis Drug Shows Sustained Efficacy
Patients who received secukinumab sustained improvements over one year of treatment.
All NSAID Labels Must Be Revised to Reflect Heart Risks
The FDA is requiring all non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to include strengthened label warnings describing how the painkillers increase the odds of heart attack or stroke.
FDA Grants Expanded Access to Multiple Myeloma Drug
Access is open to US adult patients who are refractory to the most common anti-myeloma drug classes.
Patient Access to Multiple Myeloma Drug Expanded Ahead of FDA Decision
Multiple myeloma patients in immediate need of new treatment options can receive Janssen's investigational daratumumab through an expanded access program (EAP).
New Chemical Compound Reduces Pancreatic Tumors by 80 Percent
MM41 targets cell nuclei to provide a new method of attacking pancreatic cancer.
Missing microRNA Could be Leading Cause of Pancreatic Cancer
Restoration of miR-29 in cancer stromal cells helped decrease cancer growth.
New Cancer Drug Developed to Starve Off Cancer Cells
Treatment could make existing cancer drugs more effective.
Generic Combination Antiplatelet Agent Launches in US
Teva has launched a generic version of aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole (Aggrenox) capsules in the United States.
HIV/AIDS Epidemic Could be Eliminated by 2030
Study finds current efforts are not enough to decrease the spread of infection.
Converting Dosage Cups to Metric Dosing Could Prevent Death
Health care professionals should stop using dosing cups that measure in drams.
Early Detection Colorectal Cancer Technique in Development
Monitoring activity in a protein could be crucial to detecting cancer early on.
Pre-Lecture Diagrams Improve Student Retention
Professors who provide pre-lecture diagrams can help their students retain more information in large classroom settings.
New Combination Therapy for Rare Form of Leukemia Shows Promise
Combination of immunotherapy and epigenetics put patients into remission, even after failing the standard treatment.
"Growth Mindset" Could Encourage More Women in Science, Math Fields
The belief that math ability is developed through learning, also known as a growth mindset, may motivate more women to pursue careers in physics, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
Permanent Skin Color Loss Seen with Daytrana ADHD Patch
The FDA has added a new warning to the drug label of the methylphenidate transdermal system indicated for ADHD to describe permanent loss of skin color, also known as chemical leukoderma.
First Generic Copaxone Competitor Launched in US
Glatopa treats patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Required Nutrients for Infant Formula to Include Selenium
The FDA is amending regulations for infant formula to add the selenium to the list of required nutrients.
Sandoz has begun shipping glatiramer acetate (Glatopa), the first FDA-approved generic competitor to Teva's Copaxone multiple sclerosis (MS) drug.