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Personalized Medicine May Identify Those At-Risk of Opioid Misuse
Genetic testing may reveal patients who have a higher risk of developing opioid use disorder.
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Meat Consumption Associated with Diabetes Risk
Heme iron content and other chemicals may cause red meat to increase the risk of diabetes.
Even Small Breast Cancer Tumors Can Be Aggressive
Tumor biology and size should guide breast cancer treatment.
Physicians Group Recommend Hepatitis Vaccine Soon After Birth
Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus remains high, despite an effective vaccine.
Trending News Today: Children's Health Insurance Program Funding Secured
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Mediterranean Diet Provides Similar Benefits as Reflux Drugs
A plant-based Mediterranean diet reduced reflux symptoms similarly to proton pump inhibitor use.
Obesity Rates May Stabilize in the United States
While obesity rates could be slowing among adults, racial and ethnic disparities must be addressed.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Drastically Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome 4 times as likely to develop diabetes.
Novel Tool Rapidly Detects Cancer During Surgery
A tissue analyzing pen could revolutionize cancer treatment by improving diagnosis.
Ibrutinib Repurposed for Esophageal Cancer Treatment
A blood cancer drug may kill certain esophageal cancer cells.
Trending News Today: Funding Cuts to National Institutes of Health Struck Down in Bipartisan Effort
Pharmacists Play Critical Role After Natural Disasters
Pharmacists can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma with proper inspection of prescription drugs for contamination.
Novel Biologic Drug Effectively Prevents Migraines
An experimental humanized monoclonal antibody was found to reduce migraine headache days by nearly 50%.
Apixaban Outperforms Warfarin in Stroke Risk Reduction Among Cardioversion Patients
Pre-cardioversion treatment with apixaban shows superiority preventing strokes compared with heparin and warfarin.
Statins Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Rates, Mortality
Women with high cholesterol who take statins were 45% less likely to develop breast cancer.
Compound in Chocolate May Prevent, Treat Diabetes
A cocoa-derived compound improved the function of beta cells in diabetes patients.
Ibuprofen May Increase Blood Pressure Among Arthritis Patients
Ibuprofen use may result in hypertension for patients with arthritis and cardiovascular risks.
How Does Obesity Increase Cancer Risk?
Researchers zero in on the cancer-causing properties of excess abdominal fat.
Children Exposed to Debris from 9/11 Attacks Show Early Risk of Heart Disease
The terrorist attacks from September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center continue to have widespread health effects on those exposed to the debris.
Trending News Today: GOP, Democrats Must Compromise to Ensure Healthcare Reform Success
How Pharmacists Can Help Patients Plan for Natural Disasters
Hurricane Harvey left widespread destruction in Houston, TX, and Hurricane Irma poses the same threats.
Excess HDL Cholesterol May Increase Mortality Risk
Findings may change the understanding of “good” cholesterol.
Newer Diabetes Drugs May Reduce Brain Pressure, Vision Loss
Benefits of GLP-1 agonists may exceed diabetes and obesity treatment.
CMS Waives Certain Medicare Screening Requirements for Hurricane Harvey Relief
Medicare reimbursement expanded to healthcare providers caring for patients affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Trending News Today: Drug Marketing May Exaggerate Risks of Certain Conditions
FDA Halts Multiple Immunotherapy Trials
Clinical holds placed on Keytruda, Opdivo trials due to adverse event concerns.
Future of Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma in Question
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Celgene announce FDA clinical trial holds of PD-1 inhibitors being studied in multiple myeloma.
Plan Sponsors Highly Satisfied with Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute reports high satisfaction for services to plan sponsors.
Drug Costs Cause Pharmacy Customer Satisfaction to Drop
Supermarket chain pharmacies have the highest levels of customer satisfaction in JD Power survey, with Walgreens ranking highest among specialty pharmacies.
CAR T-Cell Clinical Trial on Hold Following Patient Death
A patient with cancer died after treatment with a gene-edited allogeneic CAR T-cell treatment.