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Cytomegalovirus in HIV-Positive Pregnant Women Increases Risk of Mother-to-Child Transmission
Urinary cytomegalovirus shedding is a significant risk factor for CMV and HIV transmission.
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Eating More Fish Lessens Symptoms in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings suggest an association between lower disease activity and a higher intake of fish.
Climate Change May be Bad for Your Lungs
Increased global temperatures may lead to high levels of fungus in the air.
Orphan Drug Evaluation Overhaul Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Interactive Map Explores the HIV Epidemic Across the United States
New diagnoses and prevalence of HIV is illustrated by demographics, location, and social determinants of health.
What Role do CSTDs Play in the USP800 Regulations?
Ned Milenkovich talks about the roles CSTDs play in USP800 to minimize direct contact with the drug.
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Pharmacy Week in Review: June 30, 2017
A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.
Antibiotic Treatments for MRSA Skin Abscesses Examined
Two common, inexpensive antimicrobials may have greater clinical benefit for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus areus (MRSA) skin abscesses than previously thought.
A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.
CDC Releases 40th Annual Health Report
The CDC recently released its 40th annual report on the overall health and well-being of the United States for 2016.
Novel Drug-Delivery Platform Enhances Efficacy of Liver Cancer Treatment
Multilayer hydrogel cubes provide a potential solution for the poor solubility and low bioavailability of an anti-cancer drug.
Drug Costs Vary Substantially Among High-Income Countries
Universal healthcare can impact spending on prescription drugs.
Health Information Programs Increase ART Uptake, Reduce Racial Disparities in HIV Care
HIV disproportionately affects blacks and Latinos, who are less likely to receive ongoing care.
Prostate Drug Could Lead to Diabetes, Other Complications
Avodart (dutsteride) could lead to a higher risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and erectile dysfunction.
Pancreatic Cancer Drug Granted Orphan Designation
IT-139 downregulates GRP78 and may reduce proliferation in pancreatic cancer cells.
FDA Accepts Biologics License Application for Rituximab Biosimilar
CT-P10 is indicated to treat rheumatoid arthritis, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and microscopic polyangi.
Affordable Care Act Resulted in Fewer Cardiac Arrests
Cardiac arrest rate drops 17% among newly-insured, middle-aged Americans.
Broccoli Extract Demonstrates Potential for Diabetes Blood Glucose Control
Alternative treatment options to control blood glucose level in patients with type 2 diabetes show promise.
Future of Specialty Pharmacy Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top articles of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Low Testosterone Levels
Low testosterone found to increase the prevalence of chronic diseases among prostate cancer survivors.
Connection Between Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer Found on a Molecular Level
Accumulation of gene mutations occurs in some patients with rheumatoid arthritis, study finds.
Low Testosterone Can Cause Additional Health Problems in Prostate Cancer Survivors
Hypogonadism associated with increased chance of high cholesterol, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes.
Trending News Today: Senate Healthcare Bill Could Cut Medicaid by 35% Over 20 Years
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
NCPA Focuses on PBMs' Role in High Prescription Drug Prices as White House Prepares to Act
ASHP House of Delegates Approves Drug Abuse Prevention Policies
New Strategic FDA Plan Seeks to Eliminate Orphan Drug Designation Request Backlogs
An estimated 200 orphan drug designation requests are pending FDA review.
Experimental Drug Led to Remission in Pediatric Patients with Leukemia
CTL019 is an investigational chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy.
FDA Seeks to Expedite Orphan Drug Approvals
Agency announces action plan to clear backlog of orphan drug designation requests awaiting review.
Rare Lymphoma: More Than Just an Internal Attack
The CEO of the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation describes the challenges of living with the disease.
EU Joins United States in Approving Sarilumab to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarilumab (Kevzara) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that treats moderate-to-severe active RA.
