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NIH Grants Lead to Overwhelming Number of Private Sector Biomedical Patents
Thirty-one percent of NIH grants have been cited in biomedical patents.
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Certain Immune Cells Play Crucial Role in Immunotherapy Response, Study Suggests
Findings may explain why some patients with cancer respond to immunotherapy while others do not.
First Sign of Dementia Observed to be Abnormal Synaptic Connections
Brain tissue death may not be the first symptom of dementia.
Medicinal Diet May Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes
Eating digestion resistant starches observed to prevent diabetes.
SGLT2 Inhibitors: Little Information on Use in African Americans
The journal Postgraduate Medicine has published a new article that examines the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in the African American population.
Pediatric Transition Care Needs Improvement
Study finds pediatric patients can benefit from improved discharge medication services transitioning from hospital to home.
Trending News Today: Lawmakers Clash Over ACA Insurer Subsidies
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Medicare Advantage, Part D Programs Finalized for 2018
CMS seeks to support flexibility and efficiency in Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
Hypercalcemia Pharmacotherapy: A Review
Depending on your practice environment, you may not regularly encounter hypercalcemia.
A Must-Read Protocol to Help Pharmacists Prepare for Interviews: Part 2
The competition for positions in the world of pharmacy is fierce.
AMCP Applauds Introduction of the "Pharmaceutical Information Exchange (PIE) Act of 2017"
Patient Satisfaction – The True Differentiator for Specialty Pharmacies
A growing number of specialty pharmacy contractual agreements with payers and manufacturers have patient satisfaction metrics built in.
Study: Patients Forgo EpiPen Treatment Due to High Cost
Annual out-of-pocket spending on EpiPen increased 124% since 2007, according to a recent study.
Thirteen Indicted in Pill Mill and Health Care Fraud Scheme
The indictments contain a combined 477 charges that include counts of money laundering, health care fraud, and unlawfully selling prescriptions of controlled substances.
Clinical Therapy Management Boosts Patient Outcomes
Optimized program can boost adherence and improve reporting capabilities to manufacturers.
Infamous Inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal To Receive Treatment for Hepatitis C
After a prolonged court battle, Abu-Jamal will begin treatment for HCV in prison.
CMS Finalizes 2018 Medicare Advantage, Part D Programs
New policy updates support flexibility and efficiency in Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
Experimental Compound Reduces Glucose Production in Type 2 Diabetes
Compound may help patients with type 2 diabetes better control glucose levels.
Injectable Implant May be the Future of HIV Prevention
Novel drug delivery system steadily releases preventive HIV drugs over an extended period of time.
Artificial Intelligence May be the Future of Cancer Detection
An artificial intelligence platform detected 92.4% of breast cancer tumors.
FDA Okays Fingernail Psoriasis Data for Humira Prescribing Information
Adalimumab (Humira) demonstrated skin clearance among patients with fingernail psoriasis.
Youth with Diabetes Not Receiving Screenings for Retinopathy
Children with diabetes unlikely to receive ophthalmologic exams in accordance with guidelines.
Trending News Today: Indictments Handed Down in Opioid Distribution Scheme
Alectinib Improves Survival in ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Second phase 3 study meets primary endpoint in improving lung cancer survival.
Lung Cancer Drug Improves Progression-Free Survival in Trial
Alecensa shows promise treating anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Trending News Today: HPV Represents Growing Health Problem in United States
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
How to Improve Adherence in Diabetes
Medication adherence among patients with diabetes is often poor.
Benefits to Volunteering on Your Corporate Compliance Team
Many health care entities including hospitals, pharmaceutical manufactures, and retail have in place corporate compliance programs designed to identify fraud, waste, and abuse.
4 Reasons Why Pharmacists Should Visit Disney
Disney World is often thought of as “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
How Pharmacists Can Use Their Knowledge to Create a Dream Career
Meaning for work is essential to our happiness. How to creat that now.
