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Fresh Fruit Consumption May Reduce Risk of Diabetes, Diabetes Complications
Patients with diabetes who consumed fruit have a reduced risk of mortality.
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Ribavirin-Free Treatment Shows Promise in Chronic Hepatitis C Virus
Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir achieved 99% sustained virologic response rate in patients with chronic HCV with compensated cirrhosis.
Protein Signature Highly Predictive of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Findings could help improve treatment efficacy for patients with ALL.
Positive Results Announced for Ribavirin-Free Hepatitis C Treatment
Experimental glecaprevir/pibrentasvir treatment shows efficacy across hepatitis C genotypes.
Mouse Model Allows for Preparation Against Global Influenza Outbreak
Transgenic mice models help identify cross-species influenza strains.
Americans at Risk of Chagas Disease
Untreated Chagas disease may lead to cardiac, digestive, or neurological problems.
Antiangiogenic Therapy Enhances Efficacy of Immunotherapy
Combination therapy may lead to more effective cancer treatments.
Stem Cell Patch Safe, Efficient Treatment for Heart Failure
Stem cell patch observed to reduce heart failure-related hospitalizations.
Trending News Today: The Challenge of Post-Surgery Pain Relief Among Former Opioid Addicts
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Abnormal Number of Chromosomes Induces Variability in Aneuploidy-Caused Disorders
Aneuploidy can cause many types of cancer and genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome.
Stimulation Therapy Device for Episodic Cluster Headache Gets FDA Approval
FDA approves the first noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation device approved for the acute treatment of pain from episodic cluster headache.
Federal Bureau of Prisons: Addressing Antimicrobial Stewardship at 2 Levels
The rise of antibiotic-resistant organisms poses a great threat to national health.
Trending News Today: Legislation Seeks to Reduce Tobacco Use
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Why I Do NOT Routinely Recommend Calcium Supplements to Maintain Strong Bones
Our bodies are smarter than us. We would turn into a stone statue if it absorbed all the calcium we consumed.
Retail Pharmacy Practice Differences in Iran
On a recent trip to the beautiful country of Iran, I decided to pop into a neighborhood pharmacy.
Multiple Myeloma Patient Steps Up to Bat to Advocate for Cancer Patients
Multiple myeloma survivor seeks to empower patients by illustrating the value of human life.
Aspirin May Not Effectively Treat Peripheral Artery Disease
Daily low-dose aspirin not observed to affect mortality rate of patients with peripheral artery disease.
Cancer in HIV-Positive Population Expected to Decline by 2030
Decline in cancer incidence rates most likely driven by modern antiretroviral therapies.
Omega-3s Could Present Novel Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
Omega-3 supplementation could lead to beta cell regeneration.
Good Patient-Provider Communication Improves Outcomes in Heart Disease
Heart disease patients are more likely to adhere to medication if they have good communication with providers.
Inducing Pancreatic Cancer Cell Death
MicroRNA 506 triggers autophagy-related cell death in pancreatic cancer cells.
Blood Test Accurately Identifies Metastatic Melanoma
Novel test can detect circulating tumor DNA to determine if a patient has metastatic melanoma.
Diabetes Testing Supplies Refused by National Health Service
Some patient populations with diabetes unable to obtain proper management resources.
Nanosensor Technology Detects Ovarian Tumors Smaller than 2 Millimeters
Hyper-sensitive test detects tumors earlier than current technology.
Trending News Today: Declining Generic Drug Prices Hit Health Care Giant
NDA Issued for Immune Thrombocytopenia Drug
Fostamatinib treats chronic and persistent immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
Trending News Today: Insurers Push Legislators to Maintain Subsidies
Drug May Help Overcome Breast Cancer Treatment Resistance
Protein determines whether breast cancer cells become resistant to tamoxifen.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Perspectives Improve Care
Patient engagement and involvement found to be crucial to in effective rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
ASHP Honors Members for Practice Excellence Leadership
Twenty-five pharmacists who practice in hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, and other settings have been given the title “Fellow” of ASHP in recognition of the excellence they have achieved in pharmacy practice.