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FDA Approves Mepolizumab For Rare Blood Disorder
The FDA has approved mepolizumab for the treatment of hypereosinophilic syndrome.
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Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated with Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Tofacitinib Approved for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
The FDA has approved tofacitinib for the treatment of children and adolescents 2 years and older with active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Study: Pregnancy Delays Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Pregnancy may help put off the onset of multiple sclerosis symptoms by more than 3 years.
Only Half of Practitioners Prescribing HIV Prevention Medication to Vulnerable Patients
Less than 10% of the people who should be taking pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV are taking the medications.
Soy May Help Improve Bone Cancer Treatment
Using a 3D model, investigators found a soy-based compound was effective in treating bone cancer.
Study: Antibodies Found to Protect Against Influenza B Virus
Two newly discovered antibodies could help in the development of a universal flu vaccine.
Reducing or Eliminating Hypertension Medication Can Help Prevent Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients
A new study found that hypertension is a common comorbidity in patients with COVID-19.
Nivolumab Monotherapy Shows Efficacy for Disease Control in Rare Tumors
A new study showed that nivolumab was effective in patients with pathogenic exonuclease domain POLE mutated mismatch repair.
Study: Pralsentinib May Be an Effective Treatment for RET Mutation-Positive Medullary Thyroid Cancer
The effects of pralsentinib were especially pronounced in treatment-naïve patients with medullary thyroid cancer.
Johnson & Johnson Announces Phase 3 Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
A trial will enroll up to 60,000 participants to assess the safety and efficacy of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate that only requires a single dose.
COVID-19 Pandemic Increasing Cancer Care Provider Burnout, Led to Care Backlog
The COVID-19 pandemic will be felt in the oncology space long after the pandemic is over, study shows.
Study: New Device More Effective in Extracting Omega-3s From Fish Oil
New refining process helps to minimize odor and taste from fish oil supplements.
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Increased Stress, Depression
News consumption was found to be an especially strong predicative factor for acute stress and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Integrating New Technology into Pharmacy Operations
Technology can help revolutionize how a pharmacy manages patients, collects payments, communicates, and can improve overall efficiency.
Specialty Pharmacy Outpaces Traditional Pharmacy Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to specialty pharmacy outpacing traditional pharmacy in non-discounted spending.
Study: New Blood Test May Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes
A new test may help direct treatments for patients with rare breast cancer mutations.
How New Graduates Can Break into Specialty Pharmacy
A discussion at NASP 2020 looked at how pharmacy graduates can get a start in the specialty pharmacy field.
Amber Specialty Pharmacy Awarded NASP Specialty Pharmacy of the Year
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy gives out annual awards during virtual conference.
Study: COVID-19 Increased Pregnancy Stress
A study of Chinese women found COVID-19 heightened stress, fear, and depression during pregnancy.
Study: Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Mediterranean diet has shown efficacy in preventing several noncommunicable diseases.
Study: Levodopa May Reduce Blindness in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Levodopa may reduce the need for painful injections in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
Targeting Genetic Vulnerability Could Improve Breast Cancer Treatment
Figuring out how to target vulnerable cells in breast cancer tumors can help treat the disease more effectively.
Vitamin B1 May Help Prevent Alcohol-Related Neurological Disease
Iron deposits may be the cause of cognitive decline in those who have high alcohol consumption, which vitamin B1 may help prevent.
Practicing Mindfulness May Help to Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke
Mindfulness training may hold the key to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, which is rapidly becoming the leading cause of death worldwide.
Study: Half of Medicare Patients Do Not Receive Recommended Home Health Care
Racial and economic disparities are especially pronounced among patients on Medicare, study shows.
Estrogen Replacement May Help Prevent Alzheimer Disease in Women
Post-menopausal women are at a heightened risk of Alzheimer disease.
Oral Paclitaxel is Granted Priority Review by FDA
In a phase 3 clinical trial, oral paclitaxel was found to be just as effective intravenous paclitaxel in metastatic breast cancer.
Handgrip Can Help Detect Type 2 Diabetes
A simple test may be a low-cost way of identifying patients at-risk for type 2 diabetes.
Educational Mailings Do Not Increase Anticoagulant Use in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Mailing educational materials to patients with atrial fibrillation and their clinicians did not increase the use of stroke prevention drugs.