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FDA Grants Orphan Designation to Bone Marrow Disease Drug
Myelodysplastic syndrome can lead to aggressive leukemia.
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Optimal, Suboptimal Sun Protection Behaviors Among Long-Term Melanoma Survivors
Melanoma survivors more likely to limit sun exposure than individuals without a history of skin cancer.
Trending News Today: GOP Leaders Promote ACA Replacement Plan
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Scott Gottlieb May be Selected to Head FDA
Expedited drug approvals may become a reality if Scott Gottlieb confirmed as head of FDA.
President Trump May Pick Scott Gottlieb to Head FDA
Dr Gottlieb supports expedited drug approvals to improve patient access to medications.
Trending News Today: More Americans Could be Uninsured Under ACA Replacement Plan
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
HIV and Tuberculosis Co-infection: Treat Early
Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV are 2 of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with TB recently reaching the top of the list in 2014.
Study: Parental Concerns Influence Flu Vaccine Uptake in Children
A recent study investigated parental attitudes toward their child receiving a flu vaccine and its negative influence on vaccination rates.
Agitation and Delirium: Can Alternative Therapies Help?
Agitation and delirium are common problems in the cognitively impaired elderly.
Let's Dance! How to Get Your Pharmacy Involved with NCAA March Madness!
Whether you are a newbie like me or a serious fan, I’ve listed a few ways for your pharmacy to build some rapport and have some good-natured competition during this year’s Marhc Madness tournament
Understanding Facebook Live and How to Leverage It for Your Pharmacy
Facebook Live is a new engaging alternative for standard posts or video that allows a pharmacy to engage real-time with their social community.
Company Awarded Grant for Genital Herpes Vaccine Development
Genital herpes is associated with increased risk of HIV transmission.
Affordable Care Act Replacement Plan Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
President Expected to Pick Scott Gottlieb to Head FDA
Dr Gottlieb, who has written in various newspapers and other media about the need to expedite drug approvals, falls in line with President Trump’s criticism of the current FDA regulatory process.
Blocking Protein May Prevent Metastatic Ovarian Cancer
Target may lead to the development of new drugs that inhibit cancer.
Excessive Antibiotics May Harm Newborn Lungs
Antibiotics may alter the lung’s immune response in newborns.
Medical Organizations Raise Concerns About ACA Replacement Bill
Leaders of several prominent medical organizations have voiced their opposition to the proposed bill aimed at replacing the Affordable Care Act.
NCPA Asks US Senate and House Leadership to Hold Hearings on Pharmacy DIR Fees Bills
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Top articles of the week on Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Arkansas Judge Rules in Favor of PBM Transparency Law
Act 900 requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse generic drugs at or above costs.
mHealth Tools Can Effectively Convey Beneficial Behaviors
Simple instant messaging-based tools such as mHealth apps can improve the uptake of healthy behaviors.
mHealth Improves Patient Engagement
Conversational messaging tools improve healthy behavior and boost patient outcomes.
Next Generation Antivirals, Cancer Immunotherapies May be on the Horizon
A regulatory protein that weakens the immune response to viral RNA presents a new treatment target for cancer.
How Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells Survive Outside the Lungs
Extracellular matrix receptors shield cancer cells from harsh environments.
Discovery May Lead to Next Generation Cancer Treatments
Targeting the immune response to cancer may lead to new immunotherapies.
Study Further Supports Tenofovir Alafenamide-Based Therapies for HIV
Non-inferiority found between tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and tenofovir alafenamide regimens.
TAF-based Regimens Demonstrate Non-inferiority in HIV
Regimens with Descovy show non-inferiority to those containing Truvada.
Trending News Today: California Insurance Giant Seeks Shift to Tiered Pharmacy Network
Top news of the day across the health care landscape.
Eating Fish With Higher Mercury May Increase Risk of ALS
Possible association found between high mercury exposure and ALS.
Why Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Have Seizures Discovered
Individuals with MS are 3 to 6 times more likely to develop seizures.
