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Report: Parents Unsure When Choosing OTC Allergy Medications for Their Children
Parents often experience difficulties when selecting an allergy medicine for their child, according to responses from a new poll report.
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Lilly Receives Complete Response Letter for Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
FDA requires more clinical data for approval of baricitinib in moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Diabetic Retinopathy Drug Gets FDA Approval
Ranibizumab injection (Lucentis) 0.3-mg approved for the treatment of all forms of diabetic retinopathy.
Emicizumab Prophylaxis Shows Promise Treating Children with Hemophilia A
Emicizumab prophylaxis showed a clinically meaningful reduction in the number of bleeds over time.
FDA Greenlights Advanced Bladder Cancer Drug as First-Line Treatment
Atezolizumab is the first and only approved anti-PDL1 cancer immunotherapy.
FDA Approves Tecentriq for Advanced Bladder Cancer
Accelerated approval granted to atezolizumab (Tecentriq) for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma in patients who are ineligible for cisplatin.
Trending News Today: ACA Uncertainty Creates Challenges for Insurers Crafting 2018 Plans
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
5 Things You Should Not Say at the Pharmacy
A humorous look at some frequently heard statements that will drive the pharmacy staff crazy.
FDA Grants Approval for Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
The FDA granted approval to ranibizumab injection (Lucentis) for the monthly treatment of all forms of diabetic retinopathy.
4 Things Pharmacists Should Do Every Day
It is important for pharmacists to maintain their health even when faced with a stressful day.
9 Plants for a Pharmacy-Themed Garden
Are you a proud green-thumbed pharma-“nerd” looking for a statement garden this summer?
ASHP Launches ASHP Consulting Service
ASHP today announced the launch of ASHP Consulting, a new healthcare consulting service providing expert advice on a wide variety of pharmacy practices.
FDA Approves Lucentis for All Forms of Diabetic Retinopathy
Lucentis is the only drug indicated to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy.
Real-World Data May Improve Outcomes, Reduce Specialty Drug Costs
A data-rich specialty industry can improve treatment strategies.
Specialty Drugs Change Infectious Disease Treatment
The third of a 4-part interview with an infectious disease expert discusses the impact of specialty drugs and the potential loss of funding to HIV treatment programs.
What Does the Future Hold for Specialty Pharmacy?
Challenges to specialty pharmacy profits will need to be overcome for smaller pharmacies to survive.
5 Things to do While in Las Vegas for Asembia 2017
Fun activities to do in Las Vegas during the Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit.
Uninsured Rate Increased in First Months of 2017
Efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act may have caused the uninsured rate to rise from 2016 to 2017, a new study finds.
Merck, Amazon Partner to Launch Diabetes Challenge
The Alexa Diabetes Challenge aims to harness Amazon’s Echo device to advance diabetes care.
Mental Illnesses May Heighten Risk of HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections
Regulating emotion may help reduce the risk of HIV spreading among high-risk populations.
Emicizumab Prophylaxis Demonstrates Positive Interim Results in Children with Hemophilia A
Investigational drug reduced the number of bleeds in pediatric patients with hemophilia A and inhibitors to factor VIII.
Asthma Drug Treats Rare Skin Disorder
Omalizumab prevented symptoms of inducible urticaria.
Large Stature Could Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A larger body surface area was linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
Veterans with Heart Disease, Depression Less Likely to Receive Care
Financial barriers present for US military veterans with heart disease and depression.
Mechanisms Behind Cancer Metastasis
Immune cells are seized to help cancer cells spread and grow.
Improved Pediatric Diabetes Testing Needed
Oral glucose tolerance and HbA1C tests can better diagnose children with diabetes.
Trending News Today: Smaller Enrollment Window May Help Stabilize Insurance Market
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Protein Interaction Facilitates Cancer Metastasis
Interaction between focal adhesion kinase and myosin increases cancer cell proliferation and metastasis.
Vitamin D Deficiency May Indicate Heart Disease in Overweight Children, Adolescents
Vitamin D deficiency linked to early signs of heart disease in children and teenagers.
Trending News Today: ACA Individual Mandate Fines Loom After Failed Repeal Attempt
