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Trending News Today: Lifetime Cap for Medicaid Under Consideration
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Trending News Today: Flu Season Causes Health Stocks to Plummet
Influenza Vaccine More Effective Than Previously Projected
The 2017/2018 influenza vaccine was more effective in the United States than Canada and Australia.
Should Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) Administration be Considered for the 3 to 4.5 Hours Range?
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) is administered in patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. Becuase tPA administration is time sensitive, caution is required.
Rituximab Gains FDA Priority Review for Rare Disease
Rituximab (Rituxan) sparked remission among patients with pemphigus vulgaris.
New Treatment Guidelines for Clostridium Difficile
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have released updated guidelines for Clostridium difficile infections.
Opioids May Boost Pneumococcal Infection Risk
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine this week suggests that opioids may pose a different, unintended untoward consequence in patients: an increased risk of pneumococcal infection.
Flu Vaccine: 'Better Than Predicted,' But More Work to Do
Extending Multiple Sclerosis Drug Dosing Plummets Adverse Event Risk
A popular multiple sclerosis drug may increase the risk of a potentially-fatal brain infection.
Government Report Outlines Steps to Address Rising Drug Costs
A recent report highlights how Americans pay more for prescription drugs compared with other countries.
Twitter Proves Useful as a Platform to Discuss Adverse Events
Less serious adverse events remain a concern for patients treated for chronic diseases.
UV Light Could Fight the Spread of Influenza
Ultraviolet C light could be safely harnessed to kill influenza microbes.
Trending News Today: Idaho Violates ACA Law with 'Skinny' Health Plans
Trending News Today: Health Care Spending to Reach $5.7 Trillion in 2026
What are the Benefits for Pharmacists to Pursue HIV Credentialing?
Many pharmacists are turning to credentialing as a way to distinguish themselves professionally.
Migraines May Be Key Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases
In addition to myocardial infarction and stroke, migraines may also be linked to an increased risk for venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation.
Post-Lung Surgery Opioid Prescriptions May Lead to Dependency
Surgeons may play an integral role in preventing opioid dependency in surgery patients.
New Prostate Cancer Drug Gets FDA OK
First Non-Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Drug Gets FDA Nod
Apalutamide (Erleada) was approved based on metastasis-free survival, which is a new clinical endpoint.
Kymriah Treatment Pulls Young Leukemia Patient from the Darkness
Tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) induced remission in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who was seemingly out of options.
Pursuing Credentialing in HIV: Why? Why Not?
As the job market for pharmacists becomes more competitive, many pharmacists are turning to credentialing as a way to distinguish themselves professionally.
Migraine May Be Linked to More Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Says
Migraines may be an important risk factor for several cardiovascular diseases, apart from stroke and heart attacks.
Technological Advancements Clear Path to HIV Vaccine
Current production methods make it difficult to mass produce an effective HIV vaccine.
Experimental Drug Fails in Alzheimer's Disease Trial
An investigational PDE9A inhibitor did not show efficacy in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Drug Can Starve Cancer Stem Cells
An existing drug can prevent cancerous stem cells from reproducing, without the toxic adverse effects of chemotherapy.
New York Governor Tackles Flu Epidemic Through Increased Pharmacist Involvement
An executive order allows New York pharmacists to administer the influenza vaccine to children.
New Cases of Influenza Continue to Break Records
Nearly all states are experiencing a high burden from the flu, according to the CDC.
Trending News Today: Republicans Discuss Repealing ACA Employer Mandate
Trending News Today: Obesity Linked to Higher Metastatic Melanoma Survival in Men
Female Hormones Shown to Reduce HIV Replication
Exposure to high levels of estrogen and progesterone may help curb proinflammatory cytokine and chemokine expression associated with HIV-1.
