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Link Confirmed Between Protein Mutation and ALS
Kinesin family member 5A mutations may cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Chlamydia Linked to Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk
Women with a prior chlamydia infection could have twice the risk of ovarian cancer.
Questioning the Role of Corticosteroids Treating Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospital admissions and healthcare resource consumption worldwide.
Spending Bill Splits Opinions in Health Care Industry
The $1.3 trillion spending bill does not address new funding for the Affordable Care Act but does allocate increased funds to address the opioid crisis.
Trending News Today: Funding for Opioid Crisis May Fall Short
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Insurance Premium Hikes Loom as Midterm Election Issue
What Pharmacists Need to Know About Treating Patients With Trogarzo
Ibalizumab-uiyk was the first monoclonal antibody approved to treat HIV.
Community Pharmacist Roundtable, Part 1
9 pharmacists share their advice and experiences.
The Role of Proton Pump Inhibitors for GI Bleed Prophylaxis in Patients on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
As the role and utilization of dual antiplatelet therapy increases, the rate of gastrointestinal bleeding events are also expected to rise.
The Role of Adjunctive Corticosteroids in Community Acquired Pneumonia
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the benefits and harms of adjunctive corticosteroids in community acquired pneumonia in 6 different trials.
Ibalizumab-uiyk for HIV: What Pharmacists Should Know
This article highlights several key therapeutics areas with ibalizumab-uiyk that every pharmacist should know.
Sickle Cell Drug Approval Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top news of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Face-to-Face Networking: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
Don't sweat the small talk in a face-to-face network situation.
Some in Health Care Industry Applaud Trump's Decision to Sign Spending Bill
The $1.3 billion package includes increased funding for agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
Pharmacist Feature Friday: It's Up to Us to Educate About Our Profession
Pharmacists are crucial members of the health care team but may not get enough credit for their impact.
Precision Medicine Opens New Possibilities to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Genetic sequencing of joint biopsies may identify which patients with rheumatoid arthritis may respond to therapy.
Nintedanib Gains Fast Track Designation for Systemic Sclerosis
Nintedanib (Ofev) is currently indicated to slow disease progression among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Experimental Antibody-Drug Conjugate for Lung Cancer Performs Poorly in Phase 2 Trials
AbbVie will not seek accelerated approval of Rovalpituzumab Tesirine as a third-line therapy for small cell lung cancer.
Vitamin D: A Guide for Pharmacists
Vitamin D deficiency has become a growing problem in the United States.
Trending News Today: New Budget Bill Won't Stabilize the ACA
Trending News Today: Modified Pap Test Could Detect Cervical, Ovarian, Endometrial Cancers
Multiple Cancer Drug Approvals Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Pharmacy Week in Review: March 23, 2018
A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.
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Tivicay Plus Prezcobix Safe for Patients with HIV
None of the participants experienced grade 3 or 4 side effects.
Depression Could Increase Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Exactly how depression affects heart health remains unclear.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Novel Treatments for Asthma
Novel therapies such as monoclonal antibodies and phenotype-guided treatments are available and clinicians are using them to help patients with severe asthma.
This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.
A Brief Look at the Clinical Uses of N-Acetylcysteine
N-Acetylcysteine has several clinical uses. These include detoxification in acetaminophen overdose and improving outcomes in COPD exacerbations.
Nilotinib Approved to Treat Pediatric Patients with Leukemia
Nilotinib (Tasigna) was previously granted priority review for the treatment of pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
