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FDA: Antibiotic Commonly Taken by HIV Patients May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death
Clarithromycin (Biaxin) may increase the risk of heart problems and death among patients with cardiovascular disease.
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Pharmacy Week in Review: February 23, 2018
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.
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Lonhala Magnair for COPD: What Pharmacists Should Know
The FDA approved this nebulized long-acting muscarinic antagonist in December 2017, and it is expected to be launched this spring.
FDA: Antibiotic Commonly Taken by Patients with HIV May Increase CV Risk
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Driving Cough and Cold Treatment Choices
Pharmacists can help consumers make decisions on the best OTC options.
Match Day - Questions and Answers
You have been working towards Match Day for a while, but once it is over where do you go next?
9 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
A pharmacist can be a valuable resource for staying healthy while traveling, whether or not there is a chronic health problem.
Express Scripts, Walgreens Partner to Expand Group Purchasing of Specialty Drugs
The new purchasing efforts may help increase biosimilar uptake and lower drug costs.
Intervention Mitigates New Cases of HIV Among Youth in the Criminal Justice System
Teens in the criminal justice system have a higher risk of contracting HIV.
Legislator Calls on HHS Secretary to Take Action Against Hepatitis C Drug Costs
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar could take action to help millions of Americans gain access to necessary drugs.
Grouping Cancer by Molecular Pathways Could Improve Diagnosis, Treatment
Many neuroendocrine cancers may be misdiagnosed without molecular pathway mapping.
Recommendation for Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine
National Health Spending to Increase Significantly Over the Next Decade
A report from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlines projected health care spending between 2017 and 2026.
Key Takeaways from FDA Draft Guidance on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
There are significant unmet clinical needs among patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Trending News Today: CDC Now Recommending Use of FluMist Vaccine
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: HHS Could Override Hepatitis C Drug Patents
Cost-Benefit Considerations for CAR T Cell Therapy
CAR T-cell therapies tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) and axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) have been scrutinized for their high costs.
Millennials Not Receiving HIV Tests
Half of millennial-aged men and women said they have never been tested for HIV outside of blood donation.
Arkansas Pharmacists, Legislators Call for Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licenses
Pharmacy benefit managers would be required to obtain a license from the state to do business in Arkansas, under proposed legislation announced Wednesday.
HIV Combination Drug Receives Tentative FDA Approval Under PEPFAR
New antiretroviral combination will be accessible to patients with HIV/AIDS in countries with limited resources.
Young Cancer Survivors Forgoing Follow-Up Care
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors have a higher rate of heart disease, infertility, and cancer recurrence.
Protein Linked to Aggressive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
The Cx26 protein may be involved with promoting aggressive breast cancer.
Drug Attacks Hepatitis B Virus Capsid
An experimental antiviral drug shows promise fighting multiple infectious diseases.
Type 2 Diabetes Compromises Bone Elasticity
Bone fractures associated with type 2 diabetes may be linked to a change in collagen.
Trending News Today: Trump Proposes to Loosen Regulations on Short-Term Health Plans
Trending News Today: Patient Population Skeptical of Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Medicaid Work Requirements May Drop Enrollment
President Donald Trump recently approved a proposal that requires Medicaid enrollees to comply with a work requirement.
Could Amazon Bankrupt Grocery Stores and Their Pharmacies?
Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods could lead to pharmacies closing their doors.
Amazon Effect Leads to Potential Bankruptcies for Grocery Stores That Contain Pharmacies
Winn-Dixie and Tops Friendly Pharmacies are facing bankruptcy.
FDA Tentatively OKs Fixed-Dose HIV Combo Therapy
Under the PEPFAR program, the antiretroviral (ARV) combination will be available in developing countries as a treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS.
