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OTC Pain Drugs May Increase Colorectal Cancer Survival
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce disease-related death among colorectal cancer survivors.
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FDA Approves Leukemia, Lymphoma Detection Test
The ClearLLAb Reagents test can detect cancer cells in the blood.
Statins May Speed Development of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease risk observed to be heightened within 2.5 years of taking statins in at-risk patients.
FDA Accepts Supplemental New Drug Application for Tofacitinib Citrate to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
The anticipated action date for drug that treats moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis is set for March 2018.
Prophylactic Breast Cancer Drug Receives FDA Nod
Neratinib (Nerlynx) indicated to prevent breast cancer recurrence.
Walgreens Healthcare Clinics Prescribe Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention
PrEP has been found to be effective in preventing HIV in high-risk populations.
FDA Approves Nerlynx for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Neratinib, a kinase inhibitor, is indicated to follow therapy with trastuzumab to prevent breast cancer recurrence.
Prevention Strategies for Cognitive Decline, Dementia Unclear
A panel of experts found encouraging data for cognitive training, hypertension management, and exercise.
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Influenced by Genetic Makeup
Scientists identify several new variants that affect the risk of lung cancer development.
The Five Principles of High Reliability Organizations in Health Care
What do naval aircraft carriers, nuclear power plants, and the health care system have in common?
Trending Healthcare News: Opposition in Senate May Prevent Healthcare Reform
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
FDA Rejects Romosozumab Biologics License Application, Requests More Data
Romosozumab is being investigated to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
Trending News Today: Expired Prescription Drug Potency Equal to When First Manufactured
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Autoimmune Disease Protectant May Elicit HIV Antibodies
The production of HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies correlated with self-reactive antibody levels,
Ambien: Does This Popular Sleep Medication Turn People into Zombies?
The FDA warns that several considerations must be taken into account before using the popular insomnia medication.
FDA Committee Recommends Approval of Cancer Biosimilar
Biosimilar to trastuzumab (Herceptin) observed to have no clinically significant differences than the reference product.
ODAC Recommends Approval for Herceptin Biosimilar
Trastuzumab is indicated as an adjuvant therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer, along with metastatic breast and gastric cancers.
Top 6 Recommendations for New Pharmacy Managers
If you are becoming a pharmacy manager, here are some dos and don'ts to help you lead your team to success.
Patients Say Biosimilars, Biologics Should Require Same Type, Level of Testing
New report provides insight into patient awareness and attitudes towards biosimilars.
Acupuncture Successful Alternative to Pain Drugs in Emergency Department
Acupuncture therapy may help lessen the need for opioid pain medication.
Autoimmune Disease Protectant May Elicit HIV Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies
Findings point towards an HIV vaccine that stimulates the production of these antibodies.
Novel Technology Can Detect Emergence of Foot Ulcers in Diabetes Patients
SmartMat offers early protection against nontraumatic plantar foot ulcers foot ulcers before presentation.
Young Adults with Hepatitis C Virus on the Rise in California
New cases of hepatitis C virus increased among young men by 55% in 2015.
Biomarkers Lend a Hand Determining ER-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment
Biomarker status could indicate palbociclib resistance in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.
Immunotherapy Combination Doubles Response Rates in Kidney Cancer Patients
Promising immunotherapy may change the standard of care for kidney cancer.
The Protective Role of Tomatoes in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Mice fed a tomato-rich diet experienced a 50% reduction in tumors.
How to Determine Which Breast Cancer Patients Respond to Standard Treatment
Certain biomarkers influence outcomes in breast cancer patients treated with palbociclib.
Trending News Today: Senate Delays Vote on Healthcare Bill
Trending News Today: New Medicaid Managed Care Program Moves Away From Fee-for-Service Billing
Pharmacy Discount Card Concerns Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
