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Deaths related to liver cancer from hepatitis C virus increase during a time when overall cancer deaths continue to decline.

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease patients have lower success rates per embryo transfer during assisted reproductive technology treatments.

Out-of-pocket spending has significant impact on prescription drug adherence in the treatment of RA through Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plan.

Tyverb and Herceptin combination shows significant promise treating HER2 positive breast cancer.

Quality of life and overall health concerns plague patients who survive cancer.

Six or more cups of coffee per day associated with a reduced risk in the onset of multiple sclerosis symptoms.

The bacteria porphyromonas gingivalis is found in 61% of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Radiotherapy and panobinostat show promise treating glioblastoma.

Diabetes, inflammation, and high blood cholesterol treatments among top drivers of drug spending in annual Express Scripts report.

Patients with MS also have higher rates for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease, epilepsy, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Significant side effects and the high cost of treatment only extend survival by a month in

Increased inflammation in obese women is thought to increase the risk of breast cancer.

Laser system allows temporary window in blood-brain barrier to effectively target glioblastoma.

Pharmacist comes in at number 13 on a list of the 25 highest-paying jobs in America.

Study finds dispensing behavior to be largely compliant with payers, especially in competitive regions.

The Cadillac tax will carry a 40% nondeductible excise tax on employer-based plans greater than $10,200 for individuals and $27,500 for families.

Federal law allows the FDA to shorten both the clinical trial and approval processes for a large number of prescription drugs.

A study found positive outcomes of dose-attenuated combination therapy with lenalidomide and dexamethasone plus bortezomib in multiple myeloma patients.

Immune checkpoint blockades have shown long-term control of different types of cancer.

PET scans are not recommended for long-term monitoring of cancer recurrence.

Expanded federal funding allows Department of Veterans Affairs to fund care for all veterans with hepatitis C.

The role of pharmacists in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome, COPD, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, opioid-induced constipation, and type 2 diabetes.

Study finds reducing inflammation carries the added benefit of improving cognition among patients with HIV.

Top stories of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.

Pharmacists can positively influence the primary care management of diabetes.

Study suggests low dose chemotherapy that controls tumor growth instead of eradicating the disease may be a more effective long term treatment.

Recent advances and updates in oncology and cancer drug development.

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