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FDA OKs Combo Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Caused by Certain Mutations
FDA officials have approved tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor (Symdeko, Vertex Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in individuals aged 12 years and older.
Increases in Cost, Utilization Drive Specialty Drug Spending Growth
Annual Express Scripts drug trend report shows overall reduction in per person prescription drug spending.
Blood Test Could Provide Clues About Immunotherapy Efficacy
The ratio of immune cells in the blood can determine whether a patient with cancer will respond to immunotherapy.
Balance Improves with Exercise in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Balance and eye movement exercise improved quality of life for patients with multiple sclerosis.
Threat of Drug-Resistant E. Coli Increases with Pediatric Antibiotic Prescriptions
Antibiotics may become ineffective treating E. Coli if antibiotic resistance continues to increase among children.
Trending News Today: Proposed Budget May Not Fully Address Cause of High Drug Costs
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Federal Funding Contributes to Large Number of Drug Approvals
FDA Approves Generic Drug for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Officials with the FDA have approved Novartis' glatiramer acetate injection (Glatopa) 40-mg/mL for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Generic Drug Approved for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Generic glatiramer acetate injection is now available in a full range of dosing options for multiple sclerosis.
Facebook: A Health Care Tool in Disease Management
Adults over the age of 65 are increasingly more active on Facebook, especially when it comes to health information.
Levetiracetam Shows Superiority to Other Pediatric Epilepsy Drug
Oral anticonvulsant therapy significantly reduces seizure rates compared with phenobarbital.
6 Memorable Television Pharmacists, Part 4
This is the fourth part of a series on how pharmacy professionals have been depicted on TV, both in a positive and negative manner.
Facebook Can be Vital for Chronic Disease Management
Social media can help educate patients with chronic diseases.
Nuclear Pharmacy: Scientific, Specialized, and Radioactive
Dr. Timothy Burke provides insight into this nontraditional field.
6 Unique Career Opportunities for Drug Information Pharmacists
After completing a drug information residency, pharmacists may wonder what career opportunities are available.
Pharmacists Say DIR Fees Endanger Pharmacies, Patients
Approximately 78% of survey respondents said that direct and indirect remuneration fees reduce the predictability of cash flow.
Esophageal Cancer Risk Increases with Hot Tea Consumption
Smoking and alcohol consumption may exacerbate the risk of esophageal cancer associated with hot tea.
Testosterone Triggers Protein That Protects Against Multiple Sclerosis
A cytokine may protect myelin against attacks by the immune system in multiple sclerosis.
Take Note: Vitamin B12 Has a Reputation in the Singing Community
Laryngologists are unsure that vitamin B12 therapy provides any benefit and would not prescribe it.
Pharmacist-Administered ART Adherence Clinic Makes Inroads
Pharmacists can resolve ART adherence problems to achieve HIV viral suppression
Trending News Today: Rare Superbug Fungus May Be Spreading
Trending News Today: White House Releases First Steps to Lower Drug Costs
Record-Breaking Influenza Activity Shows No Signs of Abating
An unusually high rate of hospitalizations of nonelderly adults seen with widespread influenza activity.
Bevacizumab Intravitreal Injection Intraocular Pressure Found Safe, Tolerable
Increase in intraocular pressure found to be tolerable to the corneal endothelium and safe for treating central serous chorioretinopathy or diabetic macular edema.
Threat of Drug-Resistant E coli Increases with Pediatric Antibiotic Prescriptions
Antibiotics may become ineffective in treating E coli if antibiotic resistance continues to increase among children.
Spotlight on 'Informal' HIV Prevention Efforts
Pre-exposure prophylaxis is highly effective preventing HIV if used as prescribed.
Pharmacists Rank Among Most Trusted Professionals
Pharmacists rank fifth among the most honest and ethical professionals in the United States, according to the latest Gallup poll.
CDC Tracks Adverse Events Related to Hepatitis B Vaccine
Researchers from the CDC assessed adverse effects (AEs) following HepB vaccinations using the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
Diabetes Organ Damage Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
