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New research supports the use of direct-acting antiviral therapy for all individuals with chronic hepatitis C infection.

Ron Lanton III, Esq., executive director and senior counsel for Frier Levitt Government Affairs, explains the most effective way to facilitate DIR fee reform on a state and federal level.

Study explores the efficiency and accuracy of aspirin in colorectal cancer prevention.

Study highlights the importance of managing depression and anxiety to mitigate the effect on the cognitive function of patients with multiple sclerosis.

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The T cell marker could help lead the improved treatment for HIV and cancer patients.

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Polypharmacy can contribute to a higher risk of health problems, such as drug interactions and adverse effects.

Translational study of breast cancer therapy sought to ‘take research from bench to bedside.’

Longitudinal study of direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C virus infection finds that treatment provides clinical benefit beyond virologic response, reducing risk for both all-cause mortality and for liver cancer.

Seladelpar would be indicated for patients with primary biliary cholangitis in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) who have an inadequate response to UDCA or as a monotherapy in adults unable to tolerate UDCA.

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Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital set out to evaluate the effects of switching insulins in those with type 2 diabetes.

The New Drug Application for upadacitinib is supported by data from the phase 3 SELECT trial program evaluating patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Turoctocog alfa pegol, also known as N8-GP (Esperoct, Novo Nordisk), is indicated for adults and children with hemophilia A.

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) is the first anti-PD-1 therapy approved in the adjuvant setting across patients with stage 3 melanoma.

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus axitinib (Inlyta) was evaluated in a clinical trial of patients with clear-cell metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

Blocking the interaction between interleukin-33 and regulatory T cells may serve as a new therapeutic target for cancers associated with chronic inflammatory diseases.

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MDNA55 prolonged survival in IL4R-positive patients with recurrent glioblastoma in a phase 2b clinical trial.

Prevalence of cognitive impairment has increased among the HIV population while services for diagnosing and treating afflicted individuals remains scarce.

The sBLA is based on data showing significant improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.

Data from an analysis of multiple phase 3 studies highlight improvements in mobility, self-care, and usual activities for patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis taking secukinumab (Cosentyx).

The study through Penn State College of Medicine adds to existing research on the benefits of medical cannabis in cancer cases.

Ron Lanton III, Esq., executive director and senior counsel for Frier Levitt Government Affairs, discusses the need for increased pharmacy benefit manager regulation on a federal level.

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A novel method of inactivating hepatitis C virus in donor lungs could increase transplantations for patients with end stage lung disease.

The ability to automate a medical benefit investigation is bringing new efficiencies to the hub and delivering better outcomes for providers, patients, and manufacturers.