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Shingles Vaccine Immunogenic in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Starting Tofacitinib
Patients who received the shingles vaccine before treatment for arthritis with tofacitinib showed robust immune responses.
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First Oral Short-course Treatment Approved in Europe for Active Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Cladribine tablets demonstrated sustained clinical efficacy for up to 4 years treating multiple sclerosis.
Employing Artificial Intelligence to Detect Skin Cancer Earlier
Novel technology could reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies, ultimately reducing health care costs.
IPhone App Heads Large-Scale Research Study in Multiple Sclerosis
Newly launched mobile research study uses real-time data collection in MS.
Pharmacists in Texas Provide Calm Amidst the Storm of Hurricane Harvey
Texas-based pharmacies work to ensure access to lifesaving medications for patients displaced and homeless due to the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Scientists Peel Back Mechanisms of Tumor-Infiltrating Immune Cells in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Subtype
The findings highlight the role of Tregs in suppressing the immune response.
FDA Approves Historic Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) is a personalized genetically-modified autologous T cell immunotherapy designed to use a patient’s own T cells to target and kill leukemia.
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy in the United States
Tisagenlecleucel is indicated for pediatric and young adult patients with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
High Cholesterol Linked to Reduced Rates of Breast Cancer, Improved Mortality
Statins may provide a protective effect against breast cancer development.
Class-action Lawsuit: Aetna Faces Punishment for HIV Privacy Breach
Approximately 12,000 customers were affected by the breach.
Aquatic Larva May Serve as Predictors of Chemotherapy Response
Scientists hone in on personalized treatments for patients with cancer.
Trending News Today: Big Pharma Teams Up for Early-stage Parkinson's Disease Drug
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Genetic Testing Low Among Women with History of Breast, Ovarian Cancer
An estimated 1.2 million American women would likely benefit from recommended genetic test to assess their risk of cancer.
Do Plaque Psoriasis Medications Trigger Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
A recently-published study evaluated increasing concerns that plaque psoriasis medications may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Grant to Examine Natural Immune Response Against HIV
The $2 million grant seeks to help establish guidelines for further development of treatments for HIV.
Lymphoma Drug Granted Priority Review
FDA to evaluate obinutuzumab (Gazyva) in combination with chemotherapy for patients with previously untreated follicular lymphoma.
FDA Approves Expanded Use for Faslodex in Advanced Breast Cancer
Fulvestrant is a hormonal therapy that targets the estrogen receptor and helps slow cancer growth.
FDA Greenlights Fulvestrant Monotherapy for Expanded Use in Advanced Breast Cancer
Faslodex reduced disease progression by 20% among women with HR+, HER2- advanced breast cancer.
Gazyva Granted Priority Review for Previously Untreated Follicular Lymphoma
A decision on the approval of obinutuzumab is expected by December 23, 2017.
Safe Sex May Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Among Women
Use of oral contraceptives for 7 or more consecutive years associated with lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
Trending News Today: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Novel Method Tracks HIV Life Cycle
Findings may lead to new targeted treatment options for HIV infection.
Innovative Prevention Program Aims to Combat Opioid-Induced HIV, HCV Epidemics
The program is a combination of research, health care services, and community involvement in harm reduction strategies.
Scientists Identify Disease-Causing Mutation of ALS, Frontotemporal Dementia
The findings offer a new pathway for developing treatments for diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
New Specialty Drug Indications of 2017
Treatments for hepatitis C, hemophilia, and cholesterol among specialty drugs approved for new indications this year.
High Levels of Outdoor Light at Night Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Women who worked the night shift found to have a greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Prevention Program Seeks to Combat Opioid-Induced HIV, Hepatitis C Virus Epidemics
West Virginia University program seeks to combat the spread of infectious diseases via injection drug use.
No Evidence Found of Plaque Psoriasis Medications Triggering IBD
New ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease cases were uncommon in plaque psoriasis patients administered ixekizumab.
Trending News Today: Aetna Accidentally Outs Status of Thousands of HIV-Positive Customers
Protein Found to Play Key Role in Triggering Autoimmune Diseases
Study findings may improve treatment options for autoimmune disease.