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Novel Multiple Sclerosis Subtype Discovered
Researchers uncover myelocortical multiple sclerosis, a new subtype of the disease that features neurodegeneration but lacks white matter myelin loss in the brain.
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HIV Treatment Effectively Reduces Virus in Multi-Drug Resistant Patients
Phase 3 study results showed that the new HIV therapy ibalizumab reduced viral replication and increased immunity in drug-resistant patients.
Expert Panel Recommends Opioid Prescribing Limits Based on Surgery Type
An expert panel of health care providers and patients are recommending that opioid prescribing limits should be based on the operation performed rather than a blanket approach.
Trending News Today: Europe Reports Number of Measles Cases Hit Record High in 2018
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Trending News Today: NFL Star Travis Frederick Diagnosed with Rare Disease
Novel AI Model Optimizes Cancer Treatment to Lessen Toxicity
Machine-learning technique reduces toxic treatment dosing for glioblastoma while maintaining tumor-shrinking benefits.
FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Eye Disease
The FDA approved cenegermin (Oxervate), for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis, a rare disease affecting the cornea.
FDA Approves First Drug for Neurotrophic Keratitis
Officials with the FDA have approved a topical eye drop containing cenegermin, the first drug indicated for the treatment of a rare disease affecting the cornea.
USPSTF Updates Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening
The latest recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force said cervical cancer screening depends on a woman’s age and other factors.
Practice Pearl: Envisioning Your Future
An evolving pharmacy practice started with the the owners' vision, and worked backwards to become a reality.
New Research to Explore 'On and Off' Switch for CAR T-Cell Therapy
Nanoparticles that act as an ‘on and off’ switch could help improve the safety and efficacy of CAR T-cell therapy.
FDA Approves Expanded Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Indication for Keytruda
Officials with the FDA have expanded the indication of pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) for patients with metastatic, non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
COPD Incidence on the Rise Among Women with Asthma
More than 4 in 10 women with asthma may develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, but many risk factors are modifiable.
Trending News Today: Survey Finds Most Americans Willing to Use Naloxone
Trending News Today: FDA Extends EpiPen Expiration Date to Mitigate Shortage
Study: Older Adults, Hispanics Less Likely to Receive HIV Testing
According to a recent study, older adults and Hispanics are less likely to receive HIV testing, indicating an urgent need for improved interventions.
USPSTF Updates Screening Guidelines for Cervical Cancer
The latest recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) states that women aged 30 years or older have a new option.
Frequent Basal Cell Carcinomas Linked to Increased Risk of Other Cancers
A recent study finds patients who experience frequent basal cell carcinomas are 3 times more likely to develop other cancers.
FDA Approves Expanded Pembrolizumab Indication for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Officials with the FDA have expanded the indication of pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) for patients with metastatic, non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSqNSCLC).
New Drug Approved by FDA for Treatment of Seizures Associated with Dravet Syndrome
Officials with the FDA have approved stiripentol (Diacomit) for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.
FDA OKs Expanded Keytruda Indication for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy reduced the risk of death by half in patients with metastatic, non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer compared with chemotherapy alone.
Expert Panel Recommends Limiting Opioid Prescribing Based on Type of Operation
FDA Approves New Drug for Treatment of Seizures Associated With Dravet Syndrome
Officials with the FDA approved have approved stiripentol (Diacomit) for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.
Drug Shortage Prompts Expiration Date Extension for Some Epinephrine Products
The FDA said that it has extended expiration dates on some EpiPen and generic versions, all manufactured by Pfizer, by 4 months.
Exploring the Path of the Specialty DollarÂ
Understanding specialty drug pricing, and the flow of health care dollars through the lens of the stakeholders involved.
Follicular Lymphoma Survival Rates Significantly Higher in Privately-Insured Patients
Privately-insured patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) have nearly 2-fold better survival outcomes compared with publicly-insured or non-insured patients, according to a new study.
Older Adults, Hispanics Less Likely to Receive HIV Testing
Interventions must address HIV testing and beliefs among both patients and providers in order to reach underserved populations.
Alzheimer Disease Risk Linked to Use of Benzodiazepines, Related Z-drugs
The use of benzodiazepines and related z-drugs was found to be associated with a modest increase in the risk of Alzheimer disease in a case-control trial.
Trending News Today: Anthem, Walmart Partner to Launch OTC Drug Program
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Trending News Today: US Childhood Cancer Survival Rates Tied to Socioeconomic Status
