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Oncology Drug Costs Continue to Climb Regardless of Competition
High oncology drug costs could impact adherence to cancer treatment.
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Sudden Cardiac Death Rate Skyrockets Among Pediatric Diabetes Patients
Children and young adults with diabetes 8 times more likely to experience cardiovascular mortality.
Progress Made Towards Earlier Diagnosis of HIV
Closing gaps in testing at-risk populations could increase HIV diagnoses.
FDA Warning: Vitamin B May Lead to Incorrect Lab Tests
Biotin interference in lab tests has resulted in at least 1 patient death.
Trending News Today: Trump Supports ACA Stabilization Bills
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: HHS Secretary Nominee Not Facing Much Criticism
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
CDC Offers Pharmacists Advice on Improving Medication Adherence
Increasing collaboration among providers could improve medication adherence and patient outcomes.
Study: Connected Pharmacy, Medical Benefits Improves Patient Proactivity in Healthcare
Integrated pharmacy and medical benefits may increase patient engagement in health coaching.
NASP to Host Medicare Part D Webcast
Proposed changes to Medicare Part D take aim at potentially harmful PBM practices.
Fat Cells Affect Chemotherapy Efficacy
Adipocytes were observed to absorb and metabolize daunorubicin chemotherapy in leukemia cells.
Breastfeeding May Prevent Eczema in Offspring
Adhering to breastfeeding guidelines could cut the risk of eczema for offspring in half.
Double Mastectomy Results in Many Missed Work Days
Mastectomy for early-stage breast cancer increases the risk of missing more than 1 month of work.
Diabetes Cure in Reach with Low-Calorie Diet
Reducing calorie intake may reverse type 2 diabetes.
Trending News Today: Progress Made Towards CHIP Reauthorization
Top news from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Effects of 340B Cuts Debated
Top news from across the health care landscape.
Majority of Uninsured Patients Experienced Catastrophic Costs for Heart Attack Pre-ACA
Eighty-five percent of patients treated for heart attacks exceeded catastrophic costs before the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Opioid Use Disorder Treatments Demonstrate Similar Efficacy
National Institutes of Health study supports use of drug therapy for opioid use disorder.
Algorithm Predicts Efficacy of Cancer Treatment
A mathematical model could reduce unnecessary immunotherapy treatment.
E-Cigarettes May Slow Heart Rate
Exposure to e-cigarette vapor may increase blood pressure before heart rate dropped.
New Blood Test May Improve Accuracy of Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
Novel predictive model harnesses technology to diagnose ovarian cancer more accurately than ultrasound.
Trending News Today: Skinny Health Plans Draw Criticism
Trending News Today: Colon Cancer Bacteria Raises Questions About Treatment
Heart Failure Risk Plummets with Plant-Based Diet
Consuming a high amount of fruits and vegetables may be beneficial for heart health compared with other diets.
Does Binge Watching TV Shows Affect Blood Clot Risks?
Prolonged TV watching is known to increase the risk of heart disease.
Blood Protein Could Treat Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological Conditions
The brain may stop the process of repairing myelin due to a blood clotting protein.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis Patients Have Varied Risk of Liver Disease
The type of inflammatory condition may increase the risk of liver disease, despite similar treatment.
Precision Medicine May Not be Beneficial for All Patients
Gaps in genome sequencing can lead to misdiagnosis for patients of non-European descent.
Gene Therapy Could Improve Survival for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Two children with spinal muscular atrophy were able to walk without assistance after gene therapy.
Gene Expression Plays a Role in Response to Cancer Treatment
Combining cancer drugs may help prevent drug resistance.
Coffee May Lower Heart Failure, Stroke Risk
Each cup of coffee may lower heart failure risk by 7%.