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Research to Examine Impact of HIV on Immune System of Infants In Utero
The investigators hope the study leads to earlier HIV testing and related prenatal care.
FDA Guidances for Generic Drugs Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Pharmacy Week in Review: August 11, 2017
A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.
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Research to Explore How HIV Affects Immune System of Infants In Utero
Investigators seek to limit mother-to-child transmission of HIV without harming the immune development of infants.
Controversial DIR Fees Highlight SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Can Diabetic Alert Dogs Improve Patient Outcomes?
Dogs for Diabetics provides alert dogs for patients of all ages with diabetes.
Employing Statistical Models to Bring More Meaning to Health Care Data
An advanced statistical modeling and analytic tool aims to improve personalized medicine through health care and medical data.
Methotrexate Demonstrates Potential for Treating Rare Blood Cancer
Anti-rheumatic drug suppresses activation of a molecular pathway responsible for the disease.
Marijuana Could Increase Adverse Cardiovascular Conditions
Mortality from hypertension heightened among marijuana users.
Targeted Partial Breast Radiotherapy Reduces Adverse Events in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Targeted radiotherapy for breast cancer may improve overall quality of life and reduces side effects.
A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.
Trending News Today: Cancer Patients Spend One-Third of Household Income on Care
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Natural Healing Processes Could Aid Cancer Cell Proliferation
Autotaxin production may shield cancer cells from radiation therapy.
Global Incidence of Diabetes Prescriptions Continue to Spike
Diabetes prescriptions grew 80% over the last 10 years in England.
Knowing Your Status: Home-Based HIV Testing Kit Could Help Curb Epidemic
Many individuals at-risk of contracting HIV do not test routinely or have never been tested.
Trending News Today: Trump to Declare Opioid Epidemic a National Emergency
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Caregivers for Patients with Cancer at Risk of Depression, Poor Health
Cancer caregivers with high depression symptoms are twice as likely to experience declining health.
4 New FDA Approvals to Know from July 2017
Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in July 2017.
NASP Supports Lawsuit Against CVS Alleging Customers Were Overcharged for Certain Drugs
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy expresses concern about fraud driving escalating drug costs.
Lawsuit Alleges CVS Health Conspired with PBMs to Increase Profits
Rhode Island lawsuit claims overcharged customers for certain drugs when using insurance instead of paying cash.
Lantus Follow-On Biologic Faces Additional Legal Barriers
Sanofi files another patent infringement suit against Merck’s follow-on biologic to insulin glargine (Lantus).
Proton Pump Inhibitors May Not Increase Alzheimer's Disease Risk
While proton pump inhibitors are commonly used among older patients, it may not increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
AbbVie's New Hepatitis C Treatment Won't Cure Patient Access Issue
Issues surrounding patents for curative drugs allow pharmaceutical companies to establish a market monopoly and charge astronomical prices.
History of Gum Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer
The risk of gallbladder cancer was highest in women with a history of periodontal disease.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Increases with Opioid Epidemic
Concomitant use of opioids and psychotropic drugs during pregnancy increases the risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis on as Needed Basis Found Safe for Men
Four doses of PrEP around the time of sexual activity reduced HIV-infection risk by 97%.
Trending News Today: Physician Sentenced to 35 Years for Defrauding Health Care Programs
Yoga Offers Benefits to Patients with Depression
Bikram yoga found to improve quality of life, optimism, cognition, and physical functioning among veterans.
Data, Algorithms Provide Critical Insight to HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Studying HER2-positive breast cancer at the cellular level may yield new treatments.