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Match Day Pairs Thousands of Pharmacy Students With Residency Programs
Over the last 5 years, post-graduate year-1 (PGY1) residency positions have grown by 34% and post-graduate year-2 (PGY2) positions by 64%.
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Influenza Activity in the United States Slightly Decreased
In the March 15, 2019 FluView update, the CDC reported a slight decrease in the percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for influenza viruses in clinical laboratories, from the previous week.
Study: Rate of Opioid-Related Deaths Increasing in Patients With HIV
A recently presented study indicates that while overall HIV mortality is declining, the rate of opioid overdose deaths in HIV patients is increasing.
Why Pharmacies Should Customize Medications and Dispense Information
Back in 1995, Peter Drucker asked, in his book Managing in a Time of Great Change, a very insightful question, "what is your business?" For pharmacy owners today, that question is even more appropriate.
Trending News Today: Timing of DDT Pesticide Exposure Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Top news of the day from across the health care industry.
Epigenetic Triggers of Treatment-Resistant Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer
Study provides insight into how prostate cancer transitions to an aggressive, treatment-resistant subtype following anti-androgen therapy.
Study Compares Quality of Life Improvements in Secukinumab Versus Ustekinumab
A head-to-head trial evaluated quality of life improvements in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis treated with secukinumab (Cosentyx) or ustekinumab (Stelara).
Expanded Dupilumab Indication Tops SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
PrEP Inserts Containing Combo Therapy May Protect Women Against HIV
Vaginal inserts containing tenofovir alafenamide fumarate in combination with elvitegravir were shown to be highly effective in preventing simian/HIV infection in a macaque model.
Congress Needs to Know What Obstacles Prevent Pharmacists from Providing Quality Care
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Probiotics: What's the Scoop?
Data show that as many as 4 million adults take a probiotic in the United States, making probiotics some of the most widely used supplements.
First Patient Enrolled in Phase 3 Study Evaluating Adalimumab Biosimilar Candidate
Alvotech’s AVT02 is being developed as a biosimilar to the adalimumab (Humira, AbbVie) high-concentration product.
Alexander Fleming and the Discovery of Penicillin
Pharmacy Times takes a look back into the 1920s, when the group of antibiotics was discovered.
Ustekinumab Shows Efficacy as Maintenance Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis Study
Phase 3 trial evaluated ustekinumab as a maintenance treatment in adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.
Trending News Today: First-Time Opioid Prescriptions Decline By More Than Half
First-of-its-Kind Randomized Trial Studies Medication Access
Study provides new evidence on the pharmaceutical industry-led medicines access program.
Inserts Containing Combination Therapy May Protect Women Against HIV
Data compiled from a recent study show that this therapy was highly effective in preventing SHIV infection in a macaque model mimicking vaginal transmission of the virus.
Medical Integration Provides Constant Day to Day Follow Up with Patients
Janssen Submits sBLA for Daratumumab Combo Therapy in Certain Patients with Multiple Myeloma
The latest sBLA is based on a phase 3 study evaluating the daratumumab combination regimen for newly-diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma who are ineligible for transplantation.
Comparison Study for Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment Yields Positive Results
The study’s results reveal that ferric maltol may offer efficiency and improved Hb levels for those with anemia.
Fasting-Mimicking Diet May Alleviate IBD Symptoms
Study suggests that a fasting diet can reduce inflammation and increase intestinal stem cells in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Trending News Today: Cancer Institute Chief Ned Sharpless Named Acting FDA Commissioner
Study Shows No Relapse After Pregnancy for Women With Multiple Sclerosis
Women with multiple sclerosis who breastfed exclusively for at least 2 months had a 40% lower rate of relapse compared with women who did not breastfeed.
The Effects of Vaccination
What are the risks and benefits associated with vaccines? Mary Koslap‐Petraco DNP, PNPPC‐BC, CPNP, FAANP of Stony Brook University School of Nursing and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner House Calls explains the effects of vaccination.
FDA Officials OK New Generic Valsartan
Since last summer, the FDA has worked with companies to take swift action to remove any products with unacceptable impurities from the US market
FDA Recognizes Fresenius Kabi with Drug Shortage Assistance Award
The FDA recognized the role Fresenius Kabi played in helping mitigate a shortage of IV saline, specifically sodium chloride injection USP, 0.9% in bags.
Data and Patient Testimonies Drive Congress in Pharmacy Legislation
Fourth Trastuzumab Biosimilar Granted FDA Approval
Trastuzumab is indicated for the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) overexpressing breast cancer and HER2 overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
What Pharmacists Should Know About Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Cases of SJS have been in the news lately. Here is what to know.
FDA Approves Fourth Trastuzumab Biosimilar
Trastuzumab is indicated for the treatment of HER2 overexpressing breast cancer and HER2 overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
