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Upadacitinib Achieves Top-line Results in Phase 2b Atopic Dermatitis Study
All doses of atopic dermatitis drug achieved significant improvements in skin and itch conditions.
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How Pharmacists Can Help Patients Plan for Natural Disasters
Hurricane Harvey left widespread destruction in Houston, TX, and Hurricane Irma poses the same threats.
Top 10 Dirtiest Places in Pharmacy Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Excess HDL Cholesterol May Increase Mortality Risk
Findings may change the understanding of “good” cholesterol.
Long-term Data Demonstrates Value of Enbrel Biosimilar in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Switching from etanercept to biosimilar was not associated with treatment-emergent adverse events in rheumatoid arthritis.
Dual Role of Protein a Potential New Mechanism of Cancer Growth
Manipulating a specific protein could potentially drive tumor cells to self-destruct.
Newer Diabetes Drugs May Reduce Brain Pressure, Vision Loss
Benefits of GLP-1 agonists may exceed diabetes and obesity treatment.
Repurposed Cancer Drug Shows Potential in Kidney Disease
Drug found to slow cyst growth in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
CMS Waives Certain Medicare Screening Requirements for Hurricane Harvey Relief
Medicare reimbursement expanded to healthcare providers caring for patients affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Trending News Today: Drug Marketing May Exaggerate Risks of Certain Conditions
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Eli Lilly to Cut Thousands of Positions
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
New Treatment Options Emerge for Tardive Dyskinesia
New FDA-approved drugs are members of a new class of vesicular monoamine transporter-2 inhibitors developed to address movement disorders.
Week in Review: September 9, 2017
A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.
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Gender Influences Hepatitis C Progression
Determining how hepatitis C progresses is important when considering therapies and the associated costs for different patient groups.
This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.
FDA Halts Multiple Immunotherapy Trials
Clinical holds placed on Keytruda, Opdivo trials due to adverse event concerns.
Future of Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma in Question
Bristol-Myers Squibb and Celgene announce FDA clinical trial holds of PD-1 inhibitors being studied in multiple myeloma.
Plan Sponsors Highly Satisfied with Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute reports high satisfaction for services to plan sponsors.
Drug Costs Cause Pharmacy Customer Satisfaction to Drop
Supermarket chain pharmacies have the highest levels of customer satisfaction in JD Power survey, with Walgreens ranking highest among specialty pharmacies.
CAR T-Cell Clinical Trial on Hold Following Patient Death
A patient with cancer died after treatment with a gene-edited allogeneic CAR T-cell treatment.
Simple Blood Test Possible for Detecting Ulcerative Colitis
Infrared spectroscopy and blood samples provide cheaper, less invasive screening alternative for inflammatory bowel disease.
Stress-Linked Heart Disease Predicted by Brain Activity
High blood pressure and heart rate in response to stress may increase the risk of premature death from heart disease.
Trending News Today: Threat of Long-Term Health Risks Loom After Hurricane Harvey
Organ Protection Mechanism May Treat Alcoholic Liver Disease
High expression of a specific protein found to protect against liver damage.
Novel Personalized Immunotherapy to Start Clinical Testing Across Cancer Types
The ACTolog approach targets tumor-specific antigens to fight cancer.
Trending News Today: CHIP Reauthorization in Jeopardy Due to Healthcare Reform
High Iron Intake Associated with Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Dietary studies for patients with multiple sclerosis have centered on vitamin D and obesity, but not overall diets.
The Role of Riboflavin in Healthcare
Riboflavin deficiency inflames the intestinal mucous membranes and disturbs carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
Vosevi for Hep C: What Pharmacists Should Know
This article highlights several key therapeutics areas with Vosevi that every pharmacist should know.
An Indian Health Service Ambulatory Care Resident Describes Her Experience
An interview with Dr. Kaley Holmstrom, an IHS Ambulatory Care Resident at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Fort Defiance, AZ
