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Type 1 Diabetes Rates Rising Among White Youth
The rate of type 1 diabetes mellitus among non-Hispanic white youth increased significantly over an 8-year period.
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Hospital Pharmacy Staff Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide
A suspected murder-suicide at a Texas hospital pharmacy has left a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician dead.
Sleep Duration May Increase Ulcerative Colitis Risk
Further studies needed to evaluate sleep-related risk factors in IBD, authors say.
Three Armed Robbery Attempts Made at Pharmacies in the Last Week
Police in Pennsylvania and Missouri recently reported 3 armed robbery attempts made at pharmacies.
Breast Cancer Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefits
Researchers found significant improvements in overall survival and in disease-free survival in patients who received trastuzumab in addition to chemotherapy.
OTC Analgesics May Reduce Depression Symptoms
Used alongside antidepressants, OTC analgesics and anti-inflammatories purchased from pharmacies may effectively treat patients with depression without increasing their risk of adverse events.
Weight Regain Remains the Same Regardless of Rapid or Slow Weight Loss
Slow and steady does not win the weight regain race, new research suggests.
Diet and Exercise Advice During Pregnancy Yields Better Birth Outcomes
Offering advice on healthy eating and exercise to overweight or obese pregnant women can improve birth outcomes.
To Lower Sodium Intake, Skip the Sandwich
On any given day, approximately 49% of all Americans aged 20 years and older eat at least 1 sandwich, which accounts for one-fifth of their total daily sodium intake.
mHealth Apps: Popular, but a Privacy Concern
Median Price Change for Generic Drugs Is 0%
HPV Strain More Prevalent Among Smokers
Tobacco users have an increased risk of oral human papillomavirus type 16, a sexually transmitted virus that is strongly associated with cervical cancer.
IBS Patients Process Gut Pain Signals Differently
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome cannot block pain signals from the gut as easily as those without the gastrointestinal condition.
Rural Areas Continue to Lose Pharmacy Access
Nearly 1000 independently owned pharmacies have closed over the past decade, leaving 490 rural areas without access to retail pharmacy services.
Study: Majority of MS Patients Have Undiagnosed Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders may require independent diagnosis and management, researchers say.
Researchers Set to Study Hepatitis C Therapy in Children
Researchers from Saint Louis University Medical Center will test the safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir and ribavirin in children with hepatitis C.
Researchers Will Study Hepatitis C Therapy in Children
Investigators aim to reduce side effects of therapy with sofosbuvir in children with hepatitis C.
New Hypothyroidism Guidelines Uphold Levothyroxine as Standard of Care
New guidelines from the American Thyroid Association recommend that levothyroxine should remain the standard of care for treating hypothyroidism.
New Technologies Harness Genetics in Superbug Fight
Researchers are relying on genetics to develop new approaches for combating drug-resistant bacteria.
California Pharmacists Can Soon Dispense Opioid Overdose Antidote Without Prescriptions
California joins 5 other states in allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription.
Most mHealth Apps Lack Privacy Policies
Only 30% of the most commonly used mHealth apps have privacy policies.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain, Degradation Stems from Single Receptor
Researchers found a single receptor that appears to aggravate RA symptoms.
Infliximab Still Effective in IBD Patients After Break in Therapy
Infliximab shows efficacy in IBD patients who suspend therapy.
Trio of Health Care Antiseptics Still Considered Safe and Effective
FDA committee quashes recommendation to reclassify ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and iodine.
FDA Accepts First US Biosimilar Application
e-OTC Concept Can Aid in Rx-to-OTC Switches
Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Often Administered After Expiration Date
The short shelf life of the live attenuated influenza vaccine may contribute to patients unwittingly receiving an expired dose.
FDA Approves New Blood Glucose Monitor for Apple Mobile Devices
New blood glucose monitoring system transfers data to iOS devices using the headphone jack, rather than an adaptor or other technology.
Sexual Activity Assumptions Contribute to Lower HPV Vaccination Rates
Parental and provider assumptions about sexual activity onset contribute to low HPV vaccination rates, the results of a study suggest.
New Laboratory Test Detects Risk for Acute Kidney Injury
The NephroCheck test detects levels of 2 AKI markers, which can determine whether the condition will progress to moderate or severe injury.