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Stress, Traumatic Events May Increase Obesity Risk in Women
Experiencing a traumatic event could significantly increase obesity risk.
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HPV Vaccine May Protect Against Pediatric Disease
Mother-to-child HPV transmission may result in a life-threatening respiratory disease.
Behavioral Therapy Effective Alternative to Opioids for Chronic Pain
Nondrug approaches to pain management may help fight the opioid epidemic.
Trending News Today: Will ACA Sign-Ups Outpace Previous Years?
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: In-Depth Questions Necessary to Steer Patients to Opioid Addiction Treatment
FDA Approves Complete HIV Therapy
Juluca can replace ART in patients with HIV.
First Complete 2-Drug HIV Regimen Gets FDA OK
Juluca is indicated as a complete therapy for patients with HIV-1.
First Complete Two-Drug HIV Regimen Receives FDA Approval
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education Shows Support for #APharmacistIs Campaign
The Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) team recently submitted photos of themselves doing various activities, including running and painting, in support of the #APharmacistIs campaign.
How Will Proposed Medicare Part D Changes Affect Specialty Pharmacies?
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy plans to submit comments about proposed Medicare changes.
Cancer Immunotherapy Possible for HIV-Positive Patients
Many immunotherapy clinical trials exclude HIV-positive patients with cancer.
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education Participates in #APharmacistIs Campaign
The #APharmacistIs campaign demonstrates the value of pharmacists in improving the lives of patients.
CMS Announces Medicare Premiums for 2018
Monthly premiums for Medicare Advantage are projected to decrease by 6% in 2018.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Driven by Several Mutations
Multiple mutations may work together to develop drug-resistant non-small cell lung cancer.
Discontinuing Hormone Therapy Ups Risk of Cardiovascular, Stroke Mortality
Postmenopausal women may reduce their mortality risk by taking hormone therapy.
Surgery May Not be Appropriate for Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Guidelines suggest that patients with endocrine intestinal tumors should undergo surgery.
Exercise Linked to Lower Mortality Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
High levels of weekly exercise slashed premature mortality risk in half for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Trending News Today: State Medicaid Plans to Negotiate Drug Costs
Trending News Today: Potential Orphan Drug Tax Credit Repeal Spurs Controversy
FDA Kicks Drug Approvals into Overdrive
The FDA granted approval to numerous specialty drugs last week.
FDA Grants Flurry of Approvals Last Week
FDA approves 7 drugs and a device in less than a week.
Medication Adherence: How Technology Can Help Solve This Billion Dollar Hurdle
Customized technology may help specialty pharmacies drive adherence and patient outcomes.
CMS Takes on Drug Costs, Opioid Epidemic with New Policies
More local pharmacies may be able to participate in Medicare Part D under proposed changes.
FDA Clears the Way for Remote Cochlear Implant Programming
The FDA recently approved a telehealth option that will allow providers to remotely program cochlear implants.
Antibody Fluorescent Imaging Approach Safe During Glioblastoma Surgery
Cetuximab-based imaging can detect brain cancer tumors as small as 10-mg.
Trending News Today: ACA Individual Mandate Repeal Could be Reconsidered
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Many Patients with Cancer Experience PTSD
COA Raises Concerns About Impact of Medicare Cuts on Cancer Care Cost
Medicare sequester cuts could restrict access to care for seniors with cancer.
Medicare Sequester Cuts May Jeopardize Cancer Treatment
Doubling Medicare sequester cuts could reduce access to lower-cost cancer treatment.
American Heart Association Revises High Blood Pressure Parameters
Approximately 46% of Americans have high blood pressure, according to revised guidelines.