Specialty Pharmacy

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Patients who received the shingles vaccine before treatment for arthritis with tofacitinib showed robust immune responses.

The degree of the success for HIV remission vary in different parts of the country.

Cladribine tablets demonstrated sustained clinical efficacy for up to 4 years treating multiple sclerosis.

Novel technology could reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies, ultimately reducing health care costs.

Houston-based specialty pharmacy takes extraordinary measures to demonstrate commitment to their patients during Hurricane Harvey.

Newly launched mobile research study uses real-time data collection in MS.

Self-administered acupressure found to improve sleep and daytime alertness among breast cancer survivors.

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Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) combination therapy may increase mortality risk among multiple myeloma patients.

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Patients with psychological and substance use problems are less likely to stay engaged in hepatitis C care.

Texas-based pharmacies work to ensure access to lifesaving medications for patients displaced and homeless due to the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.

High-dose vitamin C found to revert leukemia stem cells with a specific mutation back to normal cells.

Communicating with a psychologist via email improved stress and depression symptoms among parents of children with cancer.

The findings highlight the role of Tregs in suppressing the immune response.

Targeting the arginase 2 enzyme observed to reduce the growth of pancreatic cancer.

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Patients who were adherent to oral diabetes drugs spent $500 less on health care compared with nonadherent patients.

Tisagenlecleucel is indicated for pediatric and young adult patients with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Statins may provide a protective effect against breast cancer development.

Approximately 12,000 customers were affected by the breach.

Rina Shah, PharmD, Vice President, Pharmacy Operations and Specialty Pharmacy, Walgreens, talks about the importance of care coordination.

Scientists hone in on personalized treatments for patients with cancer.

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An estimated 1.2 million American women would likely benefit from recommended genetic test to assess their risk of cancer.

The risk of developing liver cancer is similar with direct-acting antiviral drugs or interferon therapy for hepatitis C virus.

Attendees of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy annual meeting have the chance to see the nation’s capital during downtime.