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Fears of US Ebola Outbreak Spread as Experimental Serum Shows Promise
New York man who showed symptoms of virus deemed unlikely to have Ebola.
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A New York man who showed symptoms of Ebola has been deemed unlikely to have the virus.
Limited Market for Ebola Vaccine Hinders Development
Financial hurdles delay biopharmaceutical companies from developing treatment amidst largest Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreak in history.
Alcohol Ads Steer Brand Choice Among Underage Drinkers
Study finds youth who drink underage more likely to choose brands they see advertised on television.
Prescription Drug Sales Expected to Exceed $1 Trillion by End of Decade
Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Significantly Improves Response Rates
Patients who responded to brodalumab showed improvement in skin condition and joint swelling.
Improving Patient Services and Adherence Discussed at World Congress Summit on Specialty Market Access
Delegates meet to discuss emerging trends in specialty pharmacy.
Key Stakeholders Target Co-Morbidities in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Recommendations for co-morbidities identified as an important step for the optimal care of patients.
FDA Accepts First Application in US for Biosimilar
Biologics License Application filed for filgrastim by Sandoz.
Breast Cancer Therapeutics Market Projected to Grow $4 Billion by 2020
Launch of premium-priced agents powering growth forecast.
New Prostate Cancer Blood Test Decreases Need for Biopsy
Blood test three times more specific in detection of prostate cancer than prostate-specific antigen.
Emerging Trends in Pharmacy Benefit Management
Bill Barre, RPh, vice president of business development at MedImpact Healthcare Systems, discusses key trends in pharmacy benefit management that specialty pharmacies need to be aware of.
HIV Diagnosis Rate in US on Decline Over Past Decade
Overall annual diagnosis rate dropped 30% from 2002 to 2011, while a significant increase was found among young men who have sex with men.
Accountable Care Organizations and the Future of Specialty Pharmacy
CEO of Avella Specialty Pharmacy Rebecca M. Shanahan, Esq., discusses how accountable care organizations will impact future trends in specialty pharmacy.
Biosimilars Need to Overcome Awareness Problem
Survey finds an overwhelming number of seniors are unaware of what biosimilars are.
Sunscreen Use During Childhood Reduces Melanoma Risk in Adulthood
Sunscreen application to infant opossums leads to 10-fold reduction in pre-melanotic lesions.
Child Thought to be Clear of HIV Now Has Detectable Disease Levels
More than 2 years after ceasing antiretroviral therapy, HIV is again detectable in "Mississippi baby."
Developing a Mid-Size Specialty Pharmacy
Michael Nameth, RPh, MBA, chief executive officer of Aureus Health Services, discusses the growth of his company as a mid-size specialty pharmacy.
Researchers Find Link Between High Cholesterol and Breast Cancer
Study indicates hyperlipidaemia increases risk of breast cancer by 1.64 times.
Biosimilar Development Still Fraught with Challenges for Manufacturers
Executive at Pfizer discusses the various regulatory roadblocks and market challenges for biosimilars in a Q&A with Specialty Pharmacy Times.
How to Best Serve the Needs of Specialty Pharmacies
Bill Barre, RPh, vice president of business development at MedImpact Healthcare Systems, discusses how MedImpact meets the needs of specialty pharmacies.
Study Finds Cancer Risk Increases as Physical Activity Decreases
People with high levels of sedentary behavior are more susceptible to 3 types of cancer.
HIV-Infected Patients with Early-Stage Cancer Less Likely to Have Disease Treated
Study finds cancer management guidelines need to be updated to account for patients with HIV.
Prostate Cancer Physicians Agree Active Surveillance is Underused, But Still Recommend More Aggressive Primary Treatments
Radiation oncologists and urologists surveyed indicate the primary treatment provided by the other specialty is being overused.
Study Finds Aspirin Use Not Associated With Lower Breast Cancer Death Risk
In addition to finding no association between aspirin use and reduced risk of breast cancer, researchers find non-breast cancer deaths higher among aspirin users.
Study Finds Long-Term Safety and Efficacy in Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment
Biologic agent golimumab effective over 5-year span in treating disease symptoms and improving quality of life.
The Benefit of Data Analytics for Specialty Pharmacy
Howard Barsky, chief information officer for Armada Health Care, discusses the benefits of enhanced data analytics programs and how they can benefit specialty pharmacies.
How Can Specialty Pharmacies Evolve to Meet Patient Needs?
Stephen Vogt, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer and President of BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, discusses how BioPlus has changed to better meet the needs of their patients.
How Will the Affordable Care Act Impact Specialty Pharmacies?
Thomas Cohn, chief strategy officer at Armada Health Care, discusses the long term impact of the Affordable Care Act on specialty pharmacies.