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Officials with the FDA have approved bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for patients with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) gained FDA approval for 2 new oncology indications.

Officials with the FDA have approved bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) for patients with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel.

The results of a new analysis have revealed that incidence of intensive care unit bacteremia is decreasing over time.

On National HIV Testing Day, which takes place on June 27, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS will team up with over 200 health and community organizations to provide free HIV testing and information at Walgreens stores in over 180 cities.

Ocrelizumab showed a sustained reduction in underlying disease activity and improved cognitive function in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis.

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Top news of the day from across the health care landscape

As a result of the persistent opioid epidemic, a current harm reduction initiative focuses on reducing adverse consequences in drug users.

The study aimed to analyze whether age, gender, socioeconomic factors, comorbidity, and medication may affect the risk of lung cancer in patients with COPD.

DyAnsys Inc. announced that its auricular neurostimulation device, Drug Relief, received clearance from the FDA.

At the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance's PharmCon, Michael Castagna, PharmD, MBA, and CEO of Mannkind Corporation discussed the need for a larger focus on patient outcomes in order to better address the diabetes pandemic occurring in the United States.

Administering high doses of vitamin D over relatively short timeframes was associated with increased likelihood of toxicity, in a recent study.

In a recent study, researchers set out to identify the reasons why prescribers and pharmacists continue to prescribe NS β‐blockers despite the guidelines recommending against it.

If a governmental agency and/or a PBM nevertheless concludes that the arrangement is “gaming the system,” then the agency/PBM will likely be motivated to bring the arrangement to an end.

The Working Group examined the insulin supply chain and the factors that impact the costs of and access to insulin products.

Cemiplimab induced a response in approximately half of patients with advanced cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma.

Researchers studied the effects of an antioxidant-enriched multivitamin on inflammation and health outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis.

According to a new study, reducing prescription opioid duration, not dosage, may be more effective in curbing misuse after surgery.

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Allergan announced positive topline results from CGP-MD-01, a phase 2b/3 clinical trial of atogepant.

The CDC and local poison control centers offer useful guidance for best practices.

A significant and positive association has linked common allergic conditions to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.

A study comparing denosumab (Prolia) with risedronate (Actone) found that denosumab could be a useful treatment option for patients newly initiating or continuing glucocorticoids who are at risk of fractures.

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Specialty drugs with limited distribution networks require pharmacies to put together an extensive request for proposal to gain access.

A new study revealed no new or unexpected safety concerns associated with the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP).

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The researchers found that total duration of opioid use was the strongest predictor of misuse, with each refill and additional week of opioid use associated with an increased rate of misuse.