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FDA OKs Non-Opioid Pain Patch for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
The FDA approved ZTlido (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% for the treatment of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHA), which is caused by shingles.
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Non-Opioid Pain Patch Approved for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
ZTlido (lidocaine topical system) shows superior adhesion compared with other topical non-opioid pain patches.
Robot Shows Potential for Reducing COPD Readmission Rates
A recent pilot looked into whether using a personal robot in a patients home could prevent readmission rates for those recently hospitalized with COPD.
New Model Predicts Immunotherapy Resistance
Accounting for potential drug resistance improve the treatment of cancer.
Apps Being Studied for Ease in Getting Patients to Medical Appointments
What if Google Maps was powered to help patients navigate to their appointments quicker? Can Uber be a solution for transportation? New research sheds some light on these possibilities.
Hope May Be A Useful Strategy in Promoting Preventive Health Care
Patients are more likely to take action when public health messages instill hope.
Amazon Health Care Partnership Looks Beyond Just Reducing Drug Costs
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan Chase partnership seeks to revolutionize health care.
Trending News Today: Confusion Surrounds ACA Tax Penalty
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
How Specialty Pharmacies Support 30 Million Americans on Rare Disease Day and Beyond
Specialty pharmacies must focus on the fundamentals of compassion and effective communication to offer the patient-centric support needed for patients with a rare disease.
Value-Based Contracting Drops Co-Pays for Chronic Disease Drugs
Value-based contracts may also improve patient outcomes by increasing access to innovative medicines and supporting appropriate use.
FDA Introduces New Options for Patients in Observance of Rare Disease Day
Several new approaches may increase drug development efforts for rare diseases.
Clinical Trial Shows Efficacy of Rare Disease Treatment
The data published analyzes findings from key studies evaluating taliglucerase alfa in patients with Gaucher disease.
Trending News Today: Bipartisan Senators Seek More Resources for Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
New NCCN Guidelines Address HIV Infection Among Patients With Cancer
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network seeks to address issues related to treating HIV-positive patients with cancer, such as the potential for drug interactions.
Guidelines Discuss Treatment Options for Patients with HIV, Cancer
Pharmacy Food Hacks: How to Find the Best Food Sold in Pharmacies
There are a lot of options for food items sold in your pharmacy—here is a simple guide to help you pick the very best.
Pharmacy Times, Specialty Pharmacy Times Launch Pharmacist Feature Friday
Pharmacists can submit photos and captions to be featured on social media.
Specialty Pharmacy Times, Pharmacy Times Launch Pharmacist Feature Friday
States Take Action Against Prescription Drug Spending in Medicaid
Medicaid spending on specialty drugs is a top concern for states.
Omega 3 Fish Oils Have Anti-Colon Cancer Properties
Benefits of fish oils may be reduced in obese patients due to high inflammation levels.
Treating Depression May Lead to Better HIV Outcomes
Number of days spent depressed resulted in higher mortality rates among patients with HIV.
Study: Testing All Adults for Hepatitis C Virus is Cost-Effective
Targeting all adults for hepatitis C virus testing may identify more cases and improve cure rates.
Sedentary Lifestyle Causes Risk of Lung, Head and Neck Cancers to Skyrocket
Increasing exercise levels may reduce the risk of several cancers.
Out-of-Pocket Costs Increase for Patients with Multiple Chronic Diseases
As cost increases, patient adherence decreases among patients with multiple chronic conditions.
Trending News Today: States Sue Federal Government to End Affordable Care Act
Trending News Today: More States Seeking Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies
Short-Term Health Plans Projected to Increase Premiums
Last week, the Trump administration proposed extending the time Americans can stay in short-term plans from 3 months to 12 months.
A Patient Guide to Gluten-free Living
Helping patients find healthy and safe alternatives is key to supporting them with living a healthy lifestyle and decreasing gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue and inflammation associated with celiac disease.
FDA Expands Abemaciclib Indication as Initial Therapy for Advanced Breast Cancer
The FDA previously approved abemaciclib for use in combination with fulvestrant in women with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy.
