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CDC: Flu Season at Peak, Epidemic Levels
This year’s influenza season has reached epidemic levels, according to a recent CDC briefing on current US flu activity.
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Opioid Labeling Changes Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Along with Sunscreen, Pharmacists Can Recommend a New Sensor to Help Patients Avoid Sun Overexposure
Aside from sunscreen, what other tools could pharmacists recommend for patients to limit their sun exposure?
The Aflac Duck and Chemotherapy: How One Company Is Creating a Companion to Help Children with Cancer
Chemotherapy is difficult, and in children even more so. Sproutel has teamed up with Aflac to create a companion robot to help children undergo chemotherapy easier.
The Power of One: How Partnering Can Enhance Your Independent Brand
Nivolumab Earns FDA Approval as Adjuvant Therapy for Melanoma Based on Checkmate-238 Trial
Based on the outcomes of Checkmate-238, the Food and Drug Administration approved nivolumab as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of melanoma.
FDA Approves First Drug for BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer
Olaparib (Lynparza) is indicated to treat HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer with BRCA mutations.
Stem Cell Transplant Improves Severe Scleroderma Survival
Myeloablative autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant may provide long-term benefits for patients with scleroderma.
Hepatitis C and the Criminal Justice System: How Decision Support Tools Can Help
A high concentration of Americans with hepatitis C virus are incarcerated.
Pharmacy Week in Review: January 12, 2018
A look at the top stories in the world of pharmacy from last week.
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FDA Revises Opioid Labeling to Restrict Pediatric Use
Cough and cold medicines containing codeine and hydrocodone are no longer indicated for use in pediatric patients.
Trending News Today: Advocacy Group Asks for More Time Before Medicaid Work Requirement Enacted
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: House to Discuss CHIP Reauthorization Next Week
National Pharmacist Day Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Diabetes Can Increase Risk of Pregnancy Complications
Greater risk of stillbirths, emergency Caesarean sections, and infant mortality found to be associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Antiretroviral Therapy May Reduce Risk of HPV Transmission, Cervical Cancer
ART was associated with lower rates of high-risk human papillomavirus and invasive cervical cancer among women with HIV.
New Breast Pump Could Benefit Pharmacists
A new company has a breast pump that many pharmacists may find valuable to use at work compared to what is currently on the market.
PTCB Announces Changes to Technician Certification Program
In light of broader conversations about the evolving pharmacy technician profession, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) today announced 2 significant changes to its certification program.
FDA Updates Labeling for Opioid-Containing Medications to Limit Use in Children
Officials with the FDA have announced labeling changes to prescription opioid cough and cold medications that contain codeine or hydrocodone.
Specialty Pharmacy Times® Celebrates National Pharmacist Day
Show us how you are celebrating National Pharmacist Day by using #APharmacistIs on social media.
Lenvima-Keytruda Combination Granted FDA Breakthrough Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma
Investigational immunotherapy combination may benefit patients with unresectable kidney cancer.
FDA Approves New Multiple Myeloma Indication for Denosumab
Denosumab (Xgeva) demonstrated non-inferiority to zoledronic acid in patients with multiple myeloma.
NIH Awards $6.4 Million Grant for Breast Cancer Biomarker Research
Advancing biomarker research may help determine which patients with non-invasive breast cancer will develop invasive disease.
CMS Launches Novel Payment Model for Inpatient, Outpatient Care
New payment model encourages value-based care.
Investigational Gene Therapy Produced 2 Year Immunity Against HIV
Novel gene therapy technique may lead to a long-term therapy against HIV.
Trending News Today: States Can Test Medicaid Work Requirements, CMS Says
Trending News Today: More 340B Changes in the Pipeline
Ribavirin Remains a Key Factor in Successful Treatment of Hepatitis C
Ribavirin steady-state serum levels correspond to high rates of efficacy and low adverse effect from direct-acting antiviral drugs for difficult-to-treat hepatitis C virus.
Plastic Surgery May Hold the Key to Reducing Migraine Pain
Migraine pain may be caused by nerves trapped between muscles, bones, and fascia, which could be reduced by forehead restoration surgery.