Laurie Toich, Assistant Editor

Treatment with ST266 linked to increased survival of retinal ganglion cells in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Ibudilast was observed to reduce cravings and positive feelings related to alcohol use.

Only 8% of women knew they should start receiving heart screenings in their 20s.

University of Wisconsin-Madison investigators create a device to improve cancer detection.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Proposals such as allowing Medicare price negotiation, capping out-of-pocket drug costs, importing drugs, and limiting manufacturer’ spending on patient marketing could all result in lower HCV drug costs.

Do direct and indirect remuneration fees adversely affect the health care industry?

DIR fees continue to generate controversy for pharmacy stakeholders.

Pitfalls experienced by the pharmaceutical industry may highlight hurdles to successful value-based care.

Following the American Heart Association’s guidelines could save $41 billion for Medicare each year.

Bone turnover markers could tell a physician whether or not a patient is adhering to oral bisphosphonates.

Female first-degree relatives face the highest risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Yeast-derived L-asparaginase seen to be less toxic than an enzyme derived from bacteria.

A new security measure would use a patient’s unique electrocardiograph to unlock electronic health records.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

Creating meaningful measurements for cancer care has been difficult.

Express Scripts 2016 Drug Trend Report shows improvement in drug pricing.

With the entrance of more effective and less costly drugs, older treatments will likely decrease.

Researchers discover the mechanisms behind the changes in perception under the influence of LSD.

The STAND program prevents avoidable hospitalizations by providing type 1 diabetes information in 3 sessions.

Women taking antidepressants during the first trimester have up to a 10% chance of having a child with birth defects.

Carbapenems resistant Enterobacteriaceae may be spreading drug-resistant genes between species.

Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.

The FDA recently accepted 2 new supplemental biologics license applications from Merck for pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in patients with bladder cancer.

Recently, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have begun charging providers direct and indirect remuneration fees (DIR fees), which has resulted in many specialty pharmacies and physician-run practices closing their doors or increasing costs.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company recently announced that the FDA approved nivolumab (Opdivo) injection for patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

Direct and indirect remuneration fees seen to increase costs for Medicare, beneficiaries, pharmacies, and taxpayers.

Study finds direct and indirect remuneration fees increase healthcare costs.

Despite some persistent issues, the Affordable Care Act made purchasing health insurance easier, resulting in lower uninsured rates.

Disruptions in circadian rhythm can alter the release of insulin and glucose, causing diabetes.