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Predictors of higher cost include older age, male sex, and hospital location.

Patients with type 2 diabetes have about a 60% greater risk for developing dementia than their non-diabetic counterparts.

Whether transient, spontaneous, or a triggered exacerbation of adequately controlled baseline aches, breakthrough pain is a difficult symptom for providers to gauge.

Research examines long non-coding RNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Top news of the week in cancer drug development and research.

PKN proteins are gaining recognition as drug targets for cancer research.

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Tumor depth associated with the highest risk risk ratio of local recurrence.

Government announces plans to increase funding for cancer treatment research and development.

Multi-ingredient capsule funnels different ingredients through 2 parallel inner needles, which could enhance cancer treatment.

Top stories of the week on Specialty Pharmacy Times.

Pair of daily ribavirin-free oral drugs will be analyzed in patients with hepatitis C genotypes 1-6.

A proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payment rates for hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been approved 14-3 by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.

Consistent PrEP use can lower the risk of HIV infection by 92% among those at high risk for transmission.

Many patients with diabetes have high levels of mental illness, multiple comorbidities, and unmet needs.

Gilead Sciences Inc has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for tenofovir alafenamide, a once-daily treatment for adults with chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

Several pharmaceutical market trends are likely to affect pharmacists' practice this year.

Several factors influence survival among patients with both HIV and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Discovery can help predict progression to metastatic cancer.

Sarilumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets the IL-6 receptor.

Test can better analyze the potential disease progression of skin cancer.

B cells can contribute to abnormal immune responses in MS patients.

Researchers compare efficacy and side effects of different psoriatic arthritis treatment options.

Patients in New York City can now have their prescription drugs delivered to them on demand.

Tricare to increase its copay for prescription drugs starting February 1, 2016.

Prior to the president's final State of the Union address, Democrats announced new plans to investigate drug prices in 2016.

Burdened by the symptoms of hepatitis C, an Australian man faced an uncertain future before new antiviral drugs offered hope.

Marc O'Connor, chief operating officer of Curant Health, discusses potential changes patients of specialty pharmacies may experience in the near future.

Procedure targets changes in the mucosa that might indicate colorectal cancer among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Study emphasizes need for long-term communication between physicians and patients regarding prostate cancer screening.