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New Plant-Derived Drug Can Stop Multiple Sclerosis Progression
A new treatment for MS was found effective in animal models.
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Disguising Nanoparticles May Improve Chemotherapy Delivery
Nanoparticles can inhibit aggressive breast cancer growth.
Metformin May Lower the Risk of Cancer in Post-Menopausal Women with Diabetes
Women taking metformin for diabetes were less likely to develop cancer or experience cancer-related death than women not taking the drug.
Trending News Today: Proposed Bill Seeks to Provide Healthcare to Undocumented Immigrants
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Eliminating Hepatitis B and C in the United States
Researchers consider whether eradicating HCV and HBV is an obtainable goal given the high cost of antiviral drugs.
Medicare Advantage Has Been Linked to Lower Hospitalization Rates
Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower avoidable hospitalization rates than traditional fee-for-service Medicare patients.
Higher Medical Costs Seen in Middle-Aged Adults with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss carries significant negative health-related effects.
Lamotrigine for Epilepsy May Not Increase the Risk of Birth Defects
Previous studies that have linked birth defects and epileptic drugs may not be accurate.
Zolav Proven Effective in Treating Acne
A new antibiotic has been shown to treat severe acne without the adverse side effects of isotretinoin.
Trending News Today: Huge Grant Awarded for Cancer Immunotherapy Research
Shift to Value-Based Care Means Changes for Healthcare Systems
Ten tips for successfully working with large employers in regards to value-based care.
Current Prostate Cancer Treatments May Promote Relapse
Medical androgen deprivation therapies combined with other treatments may cause relapse in patients with prostate cancer.
Are Clinical Decision Support Systems a Better Way to Reduce Drug-Drug Interactions?
Current drug interaction software has been shown to be ineffective.
Patients with Muscle-Related Statin Intolerance May Have Additional Options
Researchers explore possible options for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
The Cause of Side Effects from Clozapine Has Been Identified
Researchers now know what causes such severe side effects from Clozapine.
Trending News Today: Value Based Care Payments Gain Traction
A New Computational Tool May Take the Guesswork Out of Drug Dosing
An algebraic equation may help optimize prescription drug dosing.
Coffee Consumption May Decrease Colorectal Cancer Risk
People who consume 2.5 servings or more of coffee per day found to have a 50% lesser risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Trending News Today: Medicare Seeks to Address Expensive Drug Prescriptions
FDA-Approved Weight Loss Medications Underutilized by Patients and Physicians
While a large amount of Americans have obesity, an astonishing percent do not take weight loss medication.
Patients Taking Losmapimod Experience No Improvement After Heart Attack
The anti-inflammatory drug failed to meet primary endpoints in patients who suffered an acute heart attack.
Investigational Drug Proven Ineffective in Preventing Kidney Injury
The experimental drug CMX-2043 protected heart muscle from stenting but it has shown no increased protection in kidneys.
Limited Benefit Seen in Genvoya for the Treatment of HIV
The combination drug Genvoya offers minor benefits in pretreated women and no benefit in pretreated men with HIV.
Personal Health Records Could Become Standard by 2020
With a shift towards digital technology, people will be able to better access and manage their medical records.
The Cost of Insulin Has Tripled in 10 Years
Concerns raised regarding a three-fold rise in the cost of insulin as other diabetes drugs remained stable.
Trending News Today: Some Hospitals Fail to Flag Potentially Harmful Prescription Drug Orders
No Change in Patients with Heart Failure with the Introduction of Aliskiren
Study finds a limit to the benefits of renin-angiotensin system blockers for heart failure.
Are PBM Formulary Exclusion Lists Beneficial for the Industry?
Excluded drugs and step therapy requirements can create hurdles for patients to access needed treatments.
Heart Rhythm Stabilizing Drugs Marginally Improve Survival Rates
Heart stabilizing drugs administered after a cardiac arrest may not be as effective as previously thought.