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Novel Cannabidiol Medication Reduces Seizures from Severe Epilepsy
The study findings add evidence to support cannabidiol’s effectiveness in reducing severe seizures in this patient population.
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Trending News Today: Virginia Lawmakers Expand Medicaid to 400,000
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: President Trump Expects Drug Companies to Slash Prices Soon
Investigational Migraine Treatment Reduces Headache Days
Investigative migraine therapy galcanezumab has reported more statistically significant benefits across multiple relevant outcomes.
Treatment for Dyspareunia Will Be Available Soon
TherapeuticsMD announced it has received FDA approval for IMVEXXY (estradiol vaginal inserts) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe dyspareunia.
FDA Approves Tofacitinib for Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Tofacitinib is the first and only Janus kinase inhibitor approved by the FDA for this patient population.
FDA OKs Treatment for Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
ACS Lowers Age for Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline
Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) should begin at age 45 for people of average risk, according to newly updated American Cancer Society guidelines.
New ACS Guidelines Lower Colorectal Cancer Screening Age to 45
In response to the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in young and middle-aged individuals, the American Cancer Society has updated its screening recommendations.
Administration Errors Associated with Shingles Vaccine
Shingrix (Recombinant zoster vaccine) has been associated with vaccine administration errors since it hit the market, according to a new CDC report.
New T-Cell Cancer Treatment Regimen Improves Survival in Patients
The addition of nelarabine (Arranon) to standard chemotherapy provided further benefit for patients with moderate or high risk of disease recurrence.
Potential Multiple Sclerosis Trigger Identified
The results of a recent study provide important insights into what might influence the development of multiple sclerosis.
Trending News Today: WellCare to Acquire Meridian Health Plans for $2.5 Billion
Trending News Today: Allergan Recalls Taytulla Birth Control Packs
Allergan Issues Recall of Taytulla Birth Control
Allergan has issued a voluntary recall in the United States for a single lot of its norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol capsules and ferrous fumarate capsules (Taytulla) physician sample packs.
Study: Ivacaftor Improves Lung Function, Reduces Complications in Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) who were treated with ivacaftor have demonstrated favorable results for clinically important outcomes, according to a new study.
Oral Contraceptive Sample Packs Recalled
One lot of TAYTULLA Softgel capsules sample packs (1 mg/20mcg, 6x28 size) has been voluntarily recalled by Allergan.
'Tune-up' Clinics Help Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
A study compares changes in medication regimen complexity in patients with uncontrolled T2D who were referred to a collaborative pharmacist-endocrinologist.
PGY-1 Resident Finds Niche in Geriatrics Pharmacy
An Interview with Dr. Hien Nguygen, a PGY-1 Resident at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health who has a love for geriatric pharmacy
All-In-One Wearable Could Be the Future of the Digital Health Market
LifePlus has announced their product Lifeleaf, which is an noninvasive monitor for glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation. How can change the field of wearables?
Improving Outcomes in HIV: Single Tablet or Multi-Tablet Regimen?
New research investigates whether reducing the pill burden in HIV treatment regimens could improve patient adherence, retention in care, and virologic outcomes.
Improved Interventions Needed to Decrease Pediatric Asthma-Related Hospital Readmissions
A new study evaluated which interventions were effective at the point of discharge from the hospital to prevent readmission.
Hepatitis C Virus Guideline Updated for Unique Populations
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) guidelines for unique populations have recently been updated.
Trending News Today: Pfizer Settles Kickback Case Related to Co-pay Assistance
Trending News Today: WHO Ebola Response Plan Assumes up to 300 Cases in Congo over 3 Months
Study Highlights Global Burden of Multiple Myeloma, Access to Treatments
From 1990 to 2016, incident cases and deaths from multiple myeloma have grown substantially.
Research Finds Organs from Drug-Overdose Deaths Suitable for Transplants
Transplant patients who received organs from donors who died from drug intoxication had similar survival compared with other transplant patients.
DNA-Guided Skin Care Products Do Not Always Deliver
Allergic reaction points up weak science behind some companies that offer dermatological solutions.
CBO Outlines Health Insurance Coverage Losses After ACA Changes
A new report projects health insurance coverage losses between 2018 and 2028 for people under age 65 as a result of changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the Trump administration.
FDA Video Series Highlights Promise of Biosimilars
A new 5-part video series released by the FDA is part of a larger education and outreach effort about biosimilars and interchangeable products.
