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FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Ceritinib to Treat NSCLC
Expanded the indication of Zykadia includes patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
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EU Grants Standard Marketing Authorization for Fampyra to Improve MS Walking Impairment
Fampyra significantly improved walking and enhanced quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Trending News Today: Reflex Hammer Still Critical Diagnosing Nervous, Muscular Diseases
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Adjusting Psychiatric Medication Dose May Reduce Falls in Elderly Patients
Psychiatric medication could increase fall risk among adults aged 65 and over.
Preoperative Opioid Use Lessens Pain Relief After Knee Replacement Surgery
Patients who used opioids prior to surgery had 9% less pain reduction 6 months after surgery.
Trending News Today: Challenges Remain to Pass AHCA in Senate
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Hepatitis C Treatment Outcomes Influenced by Genetics
Patient genotypes of in both hepatitis C and advanced cirrhosis may help predict outcomes with direct-acting antiviral drugs.
Acute Myocardial Infarction Management Questioned
During the last 4 decades, the epidemiologic characteristics of acute myocardial infarction have changed.
Shingles Vaccinations Still Lagging
Approximately 1 million Americans develop herpes zoster or shingles every year.
Pharmacists: Be Confident and Ask for What You Want
When you are prepared, focused, and strategic, asking for what you want is easy and gets you closer to your goals.
Ocrevus for Progressive MS: What Pharmacists Need to Know
Ocrevus is the first medication approved for primary-progressive MS. Here's what you should know.
Apixaban Use in Dialysis Patients: A Need to Rethink Dosing?
Apixaban Dosing in Dialysis
Tips for Rocking Your Pharmacy School Orientation
Congratulations on your acceptance into pharmacy school!
Do Chili Peppers Have a Role to Play in Reducing Gut Inflammation?
Active ingredients in chili peppers and cannabis help subside gut inflammation, and could lead to new therapies for diabetes and colitis.
My Spouse Had Shingles: Seeing is Believing
What will it take to increase zoster immunization uptake among our nation's senior population?
Experimental Device Provides Chemotherapy Regulation
An investigational device can detect and regulate drug levels in the blood.
Photoacoustic Microscopy Produces Clearer Picture of Tumor in the Operating Room
Imaging technology highlights cancerous features of a breast tumor.
Kevzara Approval for RA Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Metformin Shows Promise as Rare Disease Treatment
Metformin may treat Fragile X syndrome.
Neurologic Disorder Treatment May Increase Risk of Opioid Overdose
Pregabalin and gabapentin involved with numerous heroin overdoses.
Sodium Intake May Not Affect Hypertension
High- and low-sodium diets could result in higher blood pressure.
Positive Opinion Issued for Ceritinib in Patients with Lung Cancer
Novartis seeks expanded indication of ceritinib (Zykadia) in the European Union.
Pharmacy Week in Review: May 26, 2017
A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.
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Phase 3 Biotin Trial Underway for Primary, Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Study will assess improvements in mobility and changes in disability in patients with MS.
Vitamin A Could Play a Role in Obesity
Vitamin A and a high-fat diet could lead to a high body mass index.
Gut Microbiome Predicts Biologic Treatment Response in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Early microbial changes may identify patients most likely to achieve and maintain treatment response.
Oncovirus Latency Mechanisms Discovered
Merkel cell polyomavirus uses protein-mediated mechanisms to remain latent.
Latest Developments in the Search for an HIV Vaccine
Novel strategy prolongs immune system defense against HIV.
Fat Oxidation Inhibitor, Anti-Androgen Therapy Combination Increases Prostate Cancer Sensitivity
Novel combination may improve treatment options for castration resistant prostate cancer.
Incidence of Non-melanoma Skin Cancers Steadily Increasing
New diagnoses of squamous cell carcinoma increased 263% and basal cell carcinoma increased 145%.
