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Is Dolutegravir Monotherapy Effective in Treating HIV?
Although dolutegravir (DTG) is known for its high genetic barrier to resistance, its durability to maintain virologic suppression had not previously been evaluated.
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Implications of Healthcare Reform Highlight AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Breast Cancer Drug Approval Tops Week in Cancer News
Top news of the week in oncology and cancer drug development.
CMS Invests Millions to Support Physicians Participating in the Quality Payment Program
Physicians in small practices will receive education and training to ensure success in the Quality Payment Program.
CDC: Long-Acting Opioids, Tramadol Most Likely to be Chronically Used
Patients who take long-acting opioids are more likely to experience chronic opioid use, a report published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has determined.
FDA Approves Keytruda for Adult, Pediatric Patients with Lymphoma
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) seen to improve overall response rate in patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
Government Encourages States to Pursue Innovative Health Insurance Programs
States are encouraged to pursue insurance initiatives that increase affordablity.
FDA's Major Priorities for Center for Drug Evaluation and Research in 2017
FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research will focus on the 21st Century Cures Act and the drug review process.
Exercise Could Improve Quality of Life for Patients with Advanced Cancer
Walking regularly could boost overall health in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Repatha Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Events, But is it Worth the High Price Tag?
The PCSK9 inhibitor dramatically reduces high cholesterol and cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Commentary: Increased Transparency Needed at the FDA
The Blueprint for Transparency at the FDA provides 18 recommendations for the release of regulatory information and data.
Protein Linked to Diabetes-Related Heart Disease
A lack of IRS-1 expression observed to increase cell proliferation in blood vessels of the heart.
Genomic Testing Leads to Effective Treatment for Fatal Blood Syndromes
Researchers analyzed tumors and treated them with a targeted therapy.
Loss of Epigenetic Enzyme In Crohn's Disease Triggers Intestinal Inflammation
Study is the first to examine the function of SP140 protein in inflammatory diseases.
White Coats on Instagram: What Does Pharmacy Look Like?
A new study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association analyzed the use of the “#pharmacist” tag on Instagram.
Insulin May Help Restore Neurocognitive Issues in HIV Patients
Insulin could become a new therapeutic option for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
Trending News Today: Support for ACA Replacement Plan Hits a Roadblock
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Drug May Reverse Cancer Treatment-Related Infertility
An infection drug was seen to regenerate sperm production in patients with cancer.
Harnessing DNA Demethylating Agents Could Enhance Cancer Drug Efficacy
A combination drug regimen may be the answer to treating acute myeloid leukemia.
Trending News Today: AHCA Passes House Budget Committee
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Specialty Pharmacy Times and Zitter Health Insights Announce Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards Finalists
Finalists and winners in inaugural awards program to be honored at Asembia 2017
Op-Ed: Why Consumers Should Plan on Paying More for Medicine
Good intentions, bad results: A paradox of healthcare regulation.
Diabetes Drug May Treat, Diagnose Alzheimers Disease
Pramlintide help to create a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease.
Antibiotic Reservoir Device Could Improve Heart Surgery Outcomes
D-PLEX prevented infections among patients who received open heart surgery.
Mylan Reaches Global Settlement to Commercialize Biosimilar
Mylan gains global licenses for its biosimilar to trastuzumab (Herceptin).
Vitamin D Linked to Ulcerative Colitis Relapse
Patients who experienced ulcerative colitis relapse had low levels of vitamin D.
Role of Integrin Beta 3 in Aging Cells May Lead to New Aging, Early Cancer Treatments
Senescent cells communication via integrin beta 3 expression.
Genetic Variant Linked to Obesity in Africans, African Americans
A variant of SEMA4D may be why there is a high prevalence of obesity among individuals of African ancestry.
Eli Lilly Partners with NASCAR to Increase Diabetes Awareness
Lilly Diabetes expands sponsorship of driver with diabetes.
Mutations in ATR Gene Promote Melanoma Tumor Growth
ATR mutations increase skin cancer tumor growth by modulating the tumor microenvironment.
