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An implantable form of naltrexone was more effective in improving HIV outcomes in patients compared with oral naltrexone.

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Rizaport is an oral film formulation of rizatriptan benzoate, the active drug in Maxalt, for patients with migraine who experience dysphagia or migraine-related nausea.

The daratumumab (Darzalex) combination therapy would be the first for use in the frontline setting for transplant-eligible patients with multiple myeloma.

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HIV infection is associated with higher rates of hepatitis C replication.

Although lung cancer screenings are covered at no cost by most insurers, state Medicaid programs are not required to offer coverage for this service.

Immune Globulin Intravenous, Human – slra 10% Liquid (Asceniv) is indicated for use in the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency disease in adults and adolescents.

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Gilteritinib (Xospata) was superior to standard chemotherapy in improving overall survival in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

In this clip, Jamie Fritz, RPh, Retail Pharmacy Manager at Compass Oncology, explains the treatment support kit committee of the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association and how these kits are designed for each specific patient.

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The IAVI WOO1 study is one of the first clinical trials of a native-like Env trimer and the first time that this particular trimer is being evaluated in humans

Cladribine (Mavenclad, EMD Serono) is the first oral multiple sclerosis drug to demonstrate 2 years of proven efficacy with a maximum of 20 days of treatment.

The combination therapy reduced the risk of squamous cell carcinoma development on the face and scalp by approximately 75% in the study.

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Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) is the first FDA-approved therapy for this type of axial spondyloarthritis, filling an unmet clinical need for treatment options.

An updated transmission model indicates that most new HIV infections occur due to a lack of diagnosis and treatment.

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According to the study, enzyme USP15 may regulate cancer cell response to poly-(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors.

An increasing number of patients with decompensated cirrhosis are receiving direct-acting antiviral treatment and attaining sustained virologic response of hepatitis C, however, their long-term outcomes are unclear.

Officials with the FDA approved Wednesday testosterone undecanoate (Jatenzo, Clarus Therapeutics), an oral testosterone capsule for treating men with certain forms of hypogonadism.

Novartis’ siponimod (Mayzent) is approved for adults with active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, clinically isolated syndrome, and relapsing-remitting disease.

Program uses archived samples from patients with known treatment outcomes to accelerate research in predicting therapeutic responses for future patients with cancer.

Managed Health Care Associates’ Annual Business Summit covers wide range of topics, including insights on managing cost and improving operational efficiencies.

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