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Capsaicin derived from chili peppers shows promise on cultured triple-negative breast cancer cells.

Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.

Naturally-occurring antibodies that fight HIV open new avenues for research.

Senators Chuck Grassley, Bob Casey, and Sherrod Brown last week re-introduced legislation that urges pharmacists to provide care for elderly patients in communities where being seen by a physician may be difficult.

Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis carries numerous difficulties, from physical challenges to gaining access to new drugs.

Anti-TNFs reduce severity and incidence of myocardial infarction in RA patients.

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Improved treatment options for patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

Identified cancer driver may be key to increasing survival in metaplastic breast cancer patients.

Immune checkpoint blockade and gene therapy more effective together than alone in brain cancer.

Unprotected sexual exposure to HIV does not necessarily lead to infection.

Benefits of ART for maternal health and prevention of perinatal transmission outweigh risks in mothers with HIV.

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

New at-risk group for skin cancer identified.

Biological products will be designated with 4-letter suffixes devoid of meaning.

FDA finalizes guidance for nonproprietary naming of biological products.

Americans living in rural areas more likely to die from top 5 causes of death, including cancer.

CBI Channel Trends Trade and Specialty Data conference delves into the core topics in the supply chain for both traditional and specialty products.

Beneficial effects seen in blocking the immune response against HIV.

A $1 million competition announced with a goal of reducing lung cancer deaths by 20%.

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NCPA emphasizes that a replacement for the Affordable Care Act must preserve prescription drug coverage to help reduce overall health care costs.

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at the pharmaceutical industry, causing significant losses in the market for several manufacturers.

Specialty pharmacies concerned that pharmacy benefit managers are directing patients to their own in-house pharmacies.

Higher intake of grilled, barbecued, and smoked meats increases mortality risk among cancer survivors.

Many specialty pharmacies have filed lawsuits against PBMs alleging the companies are steering customers towards their own pharmacies.

This biosimilar payment model is designed to create a significant financial incentive for physicians to prescribe these drugs.