CLINICAL ROLE -
Medicaid Prescription Boom Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Read More
The Role of a Transcription Factor in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Progression
Suppressing MAFK pathway in tumor cells may slow spread of aggressive breast cancer.
FDA Approves ALS Treatment
The FDA has approved edaravone (Radicava, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America) for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the first new ALS therapy approved by the FDA in several years.
New NCPA Partnership Offers Pharmacy Owners Resources to Boost Patient Interaction, Grow Revenue
Value-Based Contracting Faces Legal, Operational Barriers
Manufacturers and payers face regulatory and operational barriers for value-based contracts.
Marijuana and Chili Peppers Could Subdue Gut Inflammation
Active compounds in chili peppers and cannabinoids help calm the gut.
Global Efforts Needed Against Hepatitis
World Health Organization reports lack of uptake of hepatitis treatments.
Manufacturer Channel Strategy Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top articles of the week on Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Does Low-Dose Aspirin Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer?
Low-dose aspirin may help women reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, a new study published in Breast Cancer Research has suggested.
3D Image Reveals How Antiviral Drugs Enter the Cell
Study provides visualization of different conformations of transporter in motion that may lead to more effective anticancer and antiviral drugs.
Animal Protein Linked to NAFLD Risk
Eating animal protein may increase the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease development.
Antivirals Allow for HCV-Infected Organs to be Transplanted
Patients who received kidney transplants from donors infected with hepatitis C virus were cured after antiviral drug therapy.
Antiviral Drugs Eliminate Hepatitis C in Transplanted Organs
Direct-acting antiviral agents have the potential to substantially increase the number of kidney transplants by making infected kidneys available.
Health Care Reform Bill Heads to Senate
The American Health Care Act is designed to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act.
GOP Healthcare Reform Bill Brings Major Changes to ACA
Supporters of the American Health Care Act argue that the new health bill will cut rising premium costs if approved.
Shockwave Therapy Improves Frozen Shoulder in Diabetes Patients
Diabetic patients who received non-invasive shockwave therapy for frozen shoulder had improved range of motion and diminished pain.
House Passes Revised American Health Care Act
The Republican-drafted health care legislation known as the American Health Care Act (AHCA) narrowly passed in the House on Thursday in a 217-213 vote.
NCPA Statement on House Passage of GOP American Health Care Act
4 Star Wars Quotes for Force-Sensitive Pharmacists
In celebration of Star Wars Day, here are a few quotes from the saga that pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians may find particularly relatable or motivational.
Statin Adherence Lacking After Myocardial Infarction
Many patients have low adherence to statins more than 2 years after a heart attack.
The Vicious Cycle: Heroin Epidemic Drives Hepatitis C Infections Among Young Adults
Opioid epidemic fuels hepatitis C transmission.
Xolair Biosimilar Begins Clinical Testing
FDA authorizes an omalizumab (Xolair) biosimilar to commence clinical trials.
FDA Allows Omalizumab Biosimilar to Commence Clinical Trials
GBR 310 is a recombinant DNA-derived monoclonal antibody for the treatment of allergic asthma and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Gut Microbes Serve as Indicators of Colorectal Cancer
Findings may lead to the development of a noninvasive clinical diagnostic test.
Researchers Consider Benefits of Ketamine for Depression
Use of anesthetic ketamine to treat severe, unrelieved symptoms of major depression carries ethical concerns.
What Influences COPD Risk in HIV-Positive Patients?
The risk of comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder in patients infected with HIV may be underestimated.
Safety Profile of Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema
Ranibizumab has been prescribed to treat more than 55,000 patients with diabetic macular edema.
Budesonide/Formoterol Combination Shows Promise in Young Asthma Patients
Budesonide/formoterol resulted in a statistically significantly greater improvement than budesonide alone in asthma patients age 12 and under.
Top 3 Nontraditional Skills That Will Advance Any Pharmacy Career
Hone these skills and you can change the world.
A Crash Course in Finance for the New Pharmacy Graduate
Create financial freedom later with these tips.
