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Prostate Cancer Drug Patent Lawsuit Dismissed
Court invalidates patent for abiraterone acetate (Zytiga).
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Rural Americans May Face Challenges Accessing Gene Therapy
Limited access to gene therapies may impact Americans with rare cancers who live in rural areas.
Tumor Necrosis Factor Protein Involved With Atopic Dermatitis
Inhibiting a specific protein reduces the clinical characteristics of atomic dermatitis.
The Past and Future of Gene Therapy
Significant progress has been made with field of gene therapy over the past few decades.
Proteasome Inhibitor Ups Risk of Cardiovascular Toxicity in Multiple Myeloma
High-grade cardiovascular adverse events are twice as common when patients with multiple myeloma are treated with carfilzomib.
Gene Expression Poised to Become Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Target
Controlling cholesterol synthesis expression may reduce walking disability in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Trending News Today: Medical Device Tax Delayed
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Stopgap Spending Bill Reauthorizes CHIP
CVS Launches Rheumatoid Arthritis Program to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs
Participants in the Transform Rheumatoid Arthritis Care program could save 5% on drug spend.
Medicare Could Save Billions with Additional Formulary Exclusions
Greater use of substituting generic drugs could have a major impact on Medicare Part D spending.
Timing Affects Efficacy of Glioblastoma Chemotherapy
Chronochemotherapy plus an p38 MAPK inhibitor may reduce the aggressiveness of glioblastoma cells.
Gene Therapy Around the Corner for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
CRSPR-Cas9 technology observed to increase lifespan in mice models of ALS.
Research Expands Knowledge of Relationship Between BRCA Mutations, Cancer
Three genes may increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancers in patients with BRCA mutations.
Trending News Today: Government Shutdown May Impact CDC Influenza Reporting
Trending News Today: Cancer Patients Lack Guidance About Medical Marijuana for Nausea, Pain
Standardized Treatment Plans Needed for Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases
Children with rheumatic diseases may experience treatment variability.
Experimental Peptide May Fight Multiple Cancer Types
A novel Mcl-1 protein inhibitor may encourage cancer cell apoptosis.
Interrupting HIV Treatment in Clinical Trials Okay, NIH Study Says
Analytical treatment interruption may not cause long-term damage to patients with HIV.
Diabetes Biomarkers Among Patients with Obesity Discovered
A transcription factor may contribute to adipose fibrosis and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes among patients with obesity.
Extensive Intraoperative Peritoneal Lavage May Not Improve Gastric Cancer Outcomes
There may not be a significant survival benefit from a surgical procedure for gastric cancer.
Investigational Gastric Cancer Drug Elicits High Disease Control Rate
Median progression-free survival was 5.8 months among patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer who were treated with DS-8201.
Trending News Today: Democrats Gear Up to Challenge Medicaid Work Requirements
Top news of the day from the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Trump to Cut $340 Million from the Office of National Drug Control Policy
FDA Plans to Increase Clinical Trial Data Transparency
Clinical trial data that leads to FDA approvals may be difficult for the general public to understand.
Pembrolizumab Combination Improves Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic Lung Cancer
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) combination therapy may improve outcomes for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Gut Microbiota Play Key Role in Cancer Immunotherapy Efficacy
The presence of certain bacteria may enhance response to PD-1 inhibitors in melanoma.
Slow-Release Pill Could Address HIV Drug Adherence Issues
Once-weekly pill has the potential to prevent 20% of new HIV infections.
Injection Drug Users Benefit from Hepatitis C Treatment
Nearly all people who inject drugs with hepatitis C virus achieved a sustained virologic response at 12 weeks.
Gene Fusion Causes Cancer by Boosting Mitochondria Activity
Mitochondrial inhibitors may be a beneficial add-on therapy for glioblastoma containing gene fusion.
Osteoarthritis Treatment Should Align with Disease Subtypes
New research indicates there are distinct subgroups of osteoarthritis that can impact treatment.