Laurie Toich, Assistant Editor

Genetic testing may reveal patients who have a higher risk of developing opioid use disorder.

Heme iron content and other chemicals may cause red meat to increase the risk of diabetes.

Tumor biology and size should guide breast cancer treatment.

Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus remains high, despite an effective vaccine.

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A plant-based Mediterranean diet reduced reflux symptoms similarly to proton pump inhibitor use.

While obesity rates could be slowing among adults, racial and ethnic disparities must be addressed.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome 4 times as likely to develop diabetes.

A tissue analyzing pen could revolutionize cancer treatment by improving diagnosis.

A blood cancer drug may kill certain esophageal cancer cells.

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Pharmacists can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma with proper inspection of prescription drugs for contamination.

An experimental humanized monoclonal antibody was found to reduce migraine headache days by nearly 50%.

Pre-cardioversion treatment with apixaban shows superiority preventing strokes compared with heparin and warfarin.

Women with high cholesterol who take statins were 45% less likely to develop breast cancer.

A cocoa-derived compound improved the function of beta cells in diabetes patients.

Ibuprofen use may result in hypertension for patients with arthritis and cardiovascular risks.

Researchers zero in on the cancer-causing properties of excess abdominal fat.

The terrorist attacks from September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center continue to have widespread health effects on those exposed to the debris.

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Hurricane Harvey left widespread destruction in Houston, TX, and Hurricane Irma poses the same threats.

Findings may change the understanding of “good” cholesterol.

Benefits of GLP-1 agonists may exceed diabetes and obesity treatment.

Medicare reimbursement expanded to healthcare providers caring for patients affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Clinical holds placed on Keytruda, Opdivo trials due to adverse event concerns.

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Celgene announce FDA clinical trial holds of PD-1 inhibitors being studied in multiple myeloma.

Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute reports high satisfaction for services to plan sponsors.

Supermarket chain pharmacies have the highest levels of customer satisfaction in JD Power survey, with Walgreens ranking highest among specialty pharmacies.

A patient with cancer died after treatment with a gene-edited allogeneic CAR T-cell treatment.