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Blueberry Extract Amplifies Efficacy of Cervical Cancer Radiation
Blueberries may act as a radiosensitizer that could reduce damage to healthy cells caused by traditional cancer treatments.
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One-Time HIV Screening Beneficial at Age 25
Implementing a one-time screening for HIV at age 25 may be a cost-effective way to identify new infections.
Polygenetic Test Predicts Early Heart Disease Risk
An investigational test demonstrated superiority in detecting familial hypercholesterolemia compared with traditional methods.
Trending News Today: Medicaid Expansion Helps Hospitals Stay Open
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: HHS Nominee to Pursue ACA Repeal
Research Advances Towards Hepatitis C Vaccine
The path to a hepatitis C vaccine is yielded by the virus’ virulent nature and its evasiveness to immune responses.
Epitnezumab Shows Promise Treating Chronic Migraines
Treatment with eptinezumab resulted in an average reduction of 8.2 monthly migraine days.
Eravacycline: Potential Clinical Significance for Treating Infections
Eravacycline is an investigational drug candidate for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections.
How Pharma Can Strike the Right Balance Between Control and Flexibility in IT Quality Systems
Pharma companies struggle to find the right balance between rigid quality systems and risk-based flexible quality systems.
Teva Launches Generic HIV Drug
Atazanavir (Reytaz) is indicated to treat patients with an HIV-1 infection.
Coffee May Reduce Early Mortality from Colorectal Cancer
Drinking 4 or more cups of coffee per day slashed the risk of colorectal cancer-related mortality in half.
Diabetes Drug Reverses Alzheimer's Disease in Mice
Mice treated with a repurposed diabetes medication performed better on learning and memory tests.
Physician Relationships May Sway Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
Conflicting breast cancer treatment guidelines can leave many decisions to the discretion of the provider.
FDA Grants Upadacitinib Breakthrough Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis
Investigational JAK1-selective inhibitor may reduce the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Trending News Today: Iowa Privatized Medicaid Falls Short of Predicted Savings
Trending News Today: Co-Treating Overdose, Substance Use Disorder May Combat Opioid Epidemic
Doctors Without Borders Challenges Hepatitis C Drug Patent
Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir is the first direct acting antiviral therapy registered for use against all 6 genotypes of hepatitis C.
Treatment Improves for Invasive Aspergillosis, Mucormycosis
Safe and effective treatments for invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis are vital to patients with cancer to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Good Intentions: Writing the Letter of Intent
So, the initial meet and greet at Mid-Year went well. You have selected the 'perfect' program. Now, it is time to declare that intention in writing.
Four Ways Preventive Medicine Can Cut Your Health Costs
According to a 2009 Harvard study, 62% of all bankruptcy was a direct result of medical debt.
Oscillococcinum: What a Pharmacist Should Know During Flu Season
Influenza season is in full swing and social media is buzzing about this product.
Metformin Adherence Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Opioid Agonists, Partial Agonists, Antagonists: Oh My!
A look at the different receptor bindings that affect analgesic effect.
Cause of Cisplatin-Related Hearing Loss Discovered
Cisplatin and platinum-based chemotherapies cause hearing loss in up to 80% of adults and more than 50% of children.
Leafy Green Vegetables Could Slow Cognitive Decline
One daily serving of leafy green vegetables slowed decline in performance on thinking and memory tests.
FDA Issues Warning Over Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Unapproved stem cell therapies may cause patient harm with serious and life-threatening diseases.
Trending News Today: Association Health Plans Possible Under Proposed Rule
Trending News Today: CVS, Walgreens Predict Lower Drug Costs on the Horizon
Pharmacy Week in Review: January 5, 2018
A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.
