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Fish Oil May be a Viable Option for Asthma Treatment
Treatment with omega-3 reduces levels of IgE antibodies to reduce the risk of asthma flare-ups.
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Stem Cell-Derived Therapy Successfully Treats Glioblastoma
Engineered stem cells can effectively target and kill brain cancer cells.
Why Are Some Patients Unresponsive to Immunotherapy?
Tumors containing JAK1 and JAK2 mutations effect response to immunotherapy in patients with melanoma and colon cancer.
FDA Grants Zykadia Breakthrough Designation for Lung Cancer
Application filed for ceritinib (Zykadia) as a first-line treatment for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Trending News Today: State Proposes Huge Funding Cuts for Public Health Programs
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Lung Cancer Drug Granted Breakthrough Designation
Zykadia granted breakthrough therapy designation for ALK+ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with brain metastases.
Trending News Today: Heart Screenings in Teens May Do More Harm Than Good
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Lung Cancer Drug Receives FDA Priority Review
The FDA has accepted Novartis’ supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for filing and granted priority review for the expanded use of a new cancer drug.
Drug Shortages: Manufacturer Accountability Increasing
All over the world, drug shortages cause complex and risky adjustments to medical regimens.
5 Interesting Medication Case Reports - Part 2
This article highlights 5 published case reports that document medications causing unusual side effects that have not been readily seen in the literature.
Quick Diabetes Screening Guide to Assist Pharmacists in MTM
The use of MTM is expanding in the world of pharmacy. This article gives you a quick idea on what to screen for and address when analyzing a diabetic patients medication profile.
Tips for Ranking Residency Programs
As The Match approaches, it is important to consider specific things when dertermining your rank list
How Well Do You Know the Grapefruit Drug Interaction?
There is more to the grapefruit drug interaction than eating one kind of fruit.
New Records to Be Set At 2017 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
APhA Foundation Announces 2017-2018 Executive Resident
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation has announced Jing Wu as the 2017-2018 Knowlton Center Executive Resident in Association Management and Leadership.
Diabetic Retinopathy: Updated Guidelines Reflect Improved Assessment and Treatment
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) released their first position statement in 15 years regarding diabetic retinopathy.
NASP President Discusses the Role of Specialty Pharmacy in the Health Care Ecosystem
The second of a 2-part interview with National Association of Specialty Pharmacy President Rebecca Shanahan on the hottest issues in specialty pharmacy.
Walking Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Cancer
Physical activity drops during and after cancer treatment.
Body Type May Influence Diabetes, Heart Disease Risks
Abdominal adiposity seen to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular risk factors.
Novel Treatment Reverses Inflammatory Response in COPD Mouse Models
Potential drug may have a protective role in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Poorer Health Linked to Living Longer with HIV Diagnosis
Anxiety and depression linked to longer time living with HIV.
Two-Drug Combination Demonstrates Efficacy in Treating HIV
A combination of dolutegravir and rilpivirine may reduce pill burden for patients with HIV.
Cancer Risk Factors Still Largely Ignored in America
Habits such as alcohol use, along with consumption of red meat and processed meat found to influence the risk of cancer.
NSAIDs May Increase Heart Attack Risk
Patients with a respiratory illness treated with intravenous nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs had a 7.2 times greater risk of heart attack.
Americans Largely Unaware of Factors that Increase Cancer Risk
Less than half of Americans are aware that alcohol consumption is linked to cancer.
Psoriasis Symptoms Persist in Some Patients Receiving Ongoing Systemic Therapy
Extensive psoriasis lesions remained in 18% of patients undergoing treatment.
New Studies Provide Insight into Vasculitis Treatment
Treatment with abatacept observed to be effective in some forms of vasculitis, but not all.
Trending News Today: United States Sees Minimal Gains in Life Expectancy
Novel Leukemia Drug Granted FDA Priority Review
Inotuzumab ozogamicin treats relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
FDA Grants Priority Review to Investigational Leukemia Drug
Inotuzumab ozogamicin was granted priority review in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
