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Counseling May Result in Higher Rates of Smoking Cessation
Patients who received phone counseling were more likely to quit smoking than patients who received a list of low cost services.
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New Mechanisms of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Unknown
HIV transmitted to a child is less likely to be killed by CD4 helper T cells.
Artificial Pancreas Could Improve Outcomes in Diabetes
The first of 4 new clinical trial of artificial pancreas systems has begun, which could benefit patients with type 2 diabetes.
Trending News Today: The Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: ACA Replacement Expected This Week
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Novel Technique Halves HIV Drug Dosage
A novel nanotechnology approach can reduce HIV treatment dosages and improve drug delivery, according to a study.
Patient Preference for Medical Marijuana Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Multiple Priority Review Designations Highlight Week in Cancer News
Top news of the week in oncology and cancer drug development.
Nanoparticles Improve Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
PI3K inhibitors loaded into nanoparticles provided targeted treatment for head and neck cancers.
Paid Sick Leave Results in Higher Utilization of Preventive Services
Patients without paid sick leave 40% less likely to have their cholesterol checked.
FDA Approves Treatment for Frequent Nighttime Urination
The FDA announced approval of Noctiva (desmopressin acetate).
Overcoming Stigma in the Shadow of HIV
A New Zealand woman who was intentionally infected with HIV and was the center of a high profile criminal case faces down numerous challenges related to the virus.
7 New FDA Approvals to Know from February 2017
Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in February 2017.
PBM Transparency a Focus of New Legislation
HR 1316 would require PBMs to disclose generic drug pricing information.
Amazon Echo Can Communicate Signs of Heart Attack, Stroke
Alexa can provide instructions for CPR, and the signs of heart attack and stroke.
Epilepsy Drugs May Not Impact Health of Children Exposed in Utero
Children who were exposed to anti-epileptic drugs only had 3% more contacts to their physicians than un-exposed children.
When Are High-Dose Flu Vaccines More Effective?
A bad influenza season might call for higher-dose flu vaccines in older adults.
Novel Technique Reduces HIV Drug Dosage by Fifty Percent
Scientists utilized nanotechnology to improve HIV treatments.
How Does Air Pollution Influence Diabetes Risk?
Chronic exposure to air pollution may have a wide-reaching impact on children’s health.
How HIV Can Infect Macrophages
Even macrophages aren’t safe from HIV.
Promising Cancer Drug Trials Highlight SPT Week in Review
Top articles of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Plant-Derived Virus-Like Nanoparticles Enlisted for Cancer Drug Delivery
Recombinant shell nanoparticles could deliver drugs straight to cancer cells.
Sarcopenia Resulting from Neoadjuvant Therapy May Decrease Esophageal Cancer Survival
Sarcopenia identified as an independent risk factor.
Discovery of Protein May Lead to New Asthma Treatments
Depletion of a specific protein can lead to a respiratory symptoms of asthma.
Why Are African Americans at Higher Risk of Premenopausal Breast Cancer?
African American patients are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer and have higher mortality.
Education About Herbal Medications Lacking
Physicians should discuss the potential uses, benefits, and side effects of herbal medications with their patients.
Mutation May Increase Breast Cancer Risk Among African American Women
Premenopausal African American women with a p35 mutation may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Trending News Today: Birth Defects Related to Zika Virus Skyrocket
Trending News Today: ACA Replacement Plan Given 3-Week Timeline for Passage
Opioids Often Stored Unsafely in Homes with Children
