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Program can reduce the amount of drugs that go through the R&D pipeline and then fail in clinical trials due to side effects.

Recent advances and updates in oncology and cancer drug development.

The targeted multi-kinase inhibitor sorafenib is the standard of care for advanced HCC, but it has limited therapeutic benefit.

Aberrant protein mutation associated with the black plague may lead to treatments for HIV and hepatitis C.

Special interest legislation could inflate generic drug prices.

Subset of T cells can confer therapeutic immune responses.

Nanoparticles can change shape to gain entry into diseased tissue and reduce the toxic effects of chemotherapy.

Twitter can increase awareness and patient recruitment for clinical trials of cancer drugs.

The high cost of HCV treatment remains a hurdle for patients, payers, and providers.

Nonmedical workers and mobile technology can play a pivotal role in risk prediction.

Histologic improvement greater with experimental drug versus placebo in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

Individual genetic backdrop may be less important than previously thought in the development of multiple sclerosis.

Promising study may lead to targeted treatment for patients with ALL.

Zidovudine can decrease HIV transmission by 70% in non-breastfed babies.

Pluripotent stem cells may lead to potential cure for hemophilia A.

Women are more likely to contract HIV from infected men.

Out-of-pocket costs can lead to the reduced use of preventive services and increased use of preventive medications.

Researchers seek to develop drugs that are less toxic and achieve longer remissions in multiple myeloma patients.

Efficacy of Truvada varies by gender in HIV treatment.

Study examines impact of text message reminders to improve drug adherence.

New treatment approach offers less severe side effects from chemotherapy.

A median of 2 infusions were required to treat major bleeds without any thrombotic events or severe allergic reactions.

Diet-driven etiology in hypertension includes vitamin deficiencies, high salt and alcohol consumption, and low fruit, vegetable, dairy, and oily fish consumption.

Study examines how pharmaceutical companies use social media to market products and interact with the public.

Illegal ads and unmoderated drug reviews potentially mislead social media users.

The demand curve for a treatment supports stronger revenue from a drug than a vaccine.

Study finds incidence of post-traumatic stress symptoms in breast cancer patients to be underestimated.