Laurie Toich, Assistant Editor

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Hepatitis B virus is known to increase the risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

MRIs show brain changes related to multiple sclerosis before symptom onset.

A hepatitis C virus diagnosis may curb drug use among those in treatment.

One-third of Medicare opioid prescriptions were not subject to restrictions.

Whole-genome sequencing may better detect the risk of having an infant with congenital heart disease.

The mechanisms of BRCA mutations are still largely unknown.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

A derivative of a natural compound could stop HIV replication and prevent a viral rebound.

PPARγ agonists may improve outcomes for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Patients treated with Bydureon BCise had an average HbA1c reduction of 1.4% after 28 weeks.

The American Heart Association calls for increased efforts to reduce obesity rates.

The presence of certain bacteria could result in worsening of multiple sclerosis.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

One of the largest health insurers is launching a new pharmacy benefit manager.

Dabrafenib (Tafinlar) plus trametinib (Mekinist) improved relapse-free survival for patients with melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation.

Antibiotics were previously thought to increase the incidence of certain autoimmune diseases.

Fifteen researchers receive more than $22 million for rare disease clinical trials.

Developing a vaccine that launches immune attacks against cancer proves to be difficult.

A diet drug could reduce seizures for pediatric patients with Dravet syndrome.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Inadequate vitamin D during pregnancy may lead to children having stunted social and motor skills.

Many children with HIV who are diagnosed with asthma may actually have chronic obstructive lung disease.

Medicaid-insured beneficiaries less likely to receive prompt primary care following an emergency department visit.

Government investigation reveals a flood of opioids being sent from China.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.