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Pharmacy Week in Review: May 26, 2017
A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.
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Phase 3 Biotin Trial Underway for Primary, Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Study will assess improvements in mobility and changes in disability in patients with MS.
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Vitamin A Could Play a Role in Obesity
Vitamin A and a high-fat diet could lead to a high body mass index.
Gut Microbiome Predicts Biologic Treatment Response in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Early microbial changes may identify patients most likely to achieve and maintain treatment response.
Oncovirus Latency Mechanisms Discovered
Merkel cell polyomavirus uses protein-mediated mechanisms to remain latent.
Latest Developments in the Search for an HIV Vaccine
Novel strategy prolongs immune system defense against HIV.
Fat Oxidation Inhibitor, Anti-Androgen Therapy Combination Increases Prostate Cancer Sensitivity
Novel combination may improve treatment options for castration resistant prostate cancer.
Incidence of Non-melanoma Skin Cancers Steadily Increasing
New diagnoses of squamous cell carcinoma increased 263% and basal cell carcinoma increased 145%.
Fighting Brain Cancer Through Deletion of Tumor Suppressor Genes
Scientists override tumor growth effects of PTEN deletion.
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Marketing Your CPESN Network (and your Pharmacy) to Providers and Payors
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Living Longer with HIV: Watch for Metabolic Complications
Individuals with HIV are at 1.5-2 times the risk of cardiovascular disease and a disproportionate risk of death.
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Opioid Agonist Therapy Examined for HIV Prevention
Biosimilar Recommended for FDA Approval Across Multiple Indications
Epoetin alfa biosimilar has indications in cancer, HIV, and chronic kidney disease, among other conditions.
FDA Committee Recommends Approval of Epoetin Alfa Biosimilar Across All Indications
This is the first recommendation for a proposed erythropoiesis-stimulating agent biosimilar.
Opioid Agonist Therapy Most Cost-Effective in HIV Prevention
Scientists project combining prevention programs could avert up to 40,000 HIV infections over 20 years among injection drug users.
Contraceptives May Not Play a Role in Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Two new reports discuss contraceptive options for patients with multiple sclerosis.
Ground-Breaking Clinical Trial Fights Mesothelioma Caused by Asbestos
Upcoming trial of Opdivo harnesses the immune system to target mesothelioma.
Practical Clinical Trials Could Help Address Opioid Epidemic
Widespread use of multidisciplinary pain care helps lower opioid misuse.
New City-Wide Partnership Serves 3600 HIV-Positive Individuals in First Year
Collaboration is part of a citywide plan to ensure patients with HIV receive care and to reduce the number of new HIV transmissions.
Increasing Childhood Physical Activity Could Save Billions
If 50% of children exercised 3 times per week, $21.9 billion could be saved, study finds.
Safer, More Effective Type 2 Diabetes Treatments in Development
As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise, the development of safer and more efficient therapeutics is increasing in importance.
Racial Segregation May Impact Blood Pressure
Residents of highly segregated neighborhoods found to have higher blood pressure.
Research Advances Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Targeting a protein receptor in body fat shows promise in attacking diabetes.
Trending News Today: Liquid Cannabis Drugs Reduces Seizures in Children
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Reliability of Fitness Trackers in Question
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
MRI-Guided Strategies Offers Cost-Effective Method for Prostate Cancer Detection
Prostate cancer care costs in the United states is more than $10 billion per year.
Inexpensive Drug Could Prevent Post-Partum Hemorrhage Deaths
Tranexamic acid reduced post-partum hemorrhage-related deaths by 31%.
Set of Genes Linked to Elevated Asthma Risk
New method identifies disease risk for asthma across genetic markers.
