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Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Reduces Opioid Prescriptions, Physician Shopping
Pennsylvania reduced physician shopping for controlled substances by 86% in 1 year through a prescription drug monitoring program.
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Peripheral Neuropathy Can Persist in Cancer Patients Post-Treatment
Patients with peripheral neuropathy may experience pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet, despite cessation of chemotherapy.
Honeybee Compound Shows Promise in Antibiotic Development
A compound from honeybees attacks harmful bacteria in a new way.
Molecule Triggers Cell Death in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A newly-discovered molecule can induce programmed cell death in mesenchymal-like lung cancer cells.
Dietary Fat Intake Beneficial for Heart Health
Guidelines that limit dietary fat intake and encourage carbohydrate intake could be increasing the risk of overall mortality.
Researchers Find Immunotherapy Target for Neuroblastoma
An antibody-immunotherapy combination shows promise against high-risk pediatric cancer.
Cancer Survivors Face Peripheral Neuropathy Years After Chemotherapy
Certain adjuvant chemotherapy regimens may lead to long-lasting peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer survivors.
How Has Technology Changed Patient Management?
Joel Wright, chief executive officer, Alliance Rx Walgreens Prime discusses how technology has influenced the way specialty pharmacists manage patient care.
Trending News Today: GOP Pursues Another ACA Repeal
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Many Americans Misusing Prescription Drugs
Blood tests show that Americans may deviate from prescription drug regimens.
Synthetic Heparin Shows Promise for Safe, Effective Anticoagulant Therapy
A synthetic anticoagulant can significantly reduce the risk of drug contamination.
Zika Virus Shows Promise Targeting Glioblastoma Cells
Zika virus may infect glioblastoma stem cells and prevent replication.
Poor Adherence to Hormone Therapy Observed in Breast Cancer Survivors Taking Opioids
Adjuvant endocrine therapy can prevent cancer recurrence but can result in painful side effects.
Genetic Mutation Magnifies Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease
Genome analysis revealed 16 new gene variants that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Growth in Average Health Care Cost Per Employee Driven by Specialty Drugs
To control specialty drug costs, many employers have site of care management approaches, while other enact more stringent utilization management procedures.
Specialty Drug Cost Increases Hit Record High
In 2015, specialty drug costs increased nearly 10%, the highest rate since 2006.
FDA Approves Epilepsy Drug as Monotherapy for Partial-Onset Seizures
Brivaracetam (Briviact) is indicated as a monotherapy or adjunctive treatment for patients with partial-onset seizures.
Trending News Today: Congressional Budget Office Releases Report About Future of ACA
CMS Calls for Innovative Payment Models
New drug approval highlights the need for value-based payment models for Medicare and Medicaid.
Reducing Inflammation Reduces Recurrent Heart Attack Risk
Anti-inflammatory drugs may prevent heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death.
Gut Bacteria Protects Against Type 1 Diabetes
Altered balance of gut microbiota during the first weeks of life may result in type 1 diabetes.
Health Benefit Costs Increases Driven by Specialty Drugs
Nearly half of employers are purusing site of care management tactics to curb specialty pharmacy costs.
5 Can't Miss Events at This Year's NASP Conference
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting and Educational Conference has a full slate of events in addition to a packed agenda.
Cardiovascular Benefits of Cholesterol-Lowering Vary by Method
Statins plus cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors may have the greatest cardiovascular benefits.
Olive Oil Has Widespread Benefits for Diabetes Patients
Compound derived from olives increases insulin secretion.
Herpes Virus-Immunotherapy Combo Improves Melanoma Treatment
Patients with drug-resistant melanoma treated with a herpes virus-pembrolizumab drug combination showed a complete or partial response.
Communication Lacking for Deaf Cancer Survivors
Deaf patients with cancer report difficulties understanding treatments, procedures, and risks related to cancer.
Opioids in Children's Cough Medicine Too Risky, FDA Panel Says
The Pediatric Advisory Committee unanimously voted against using codeine and hydrocodone in pediatric cough medication.
Trending News Today: Hurricane Irma Threatens the Lives of Florida Nursing Home Residents
Full Prenatal Genetic Testing May Diagnose Rare Diseases
Screening all chromosomes could identify additional prenatal abnormalities.