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HIV in Youth: Another Area for Cultural Competence
Adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24 years old are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection, representing 21% of newly infected individuals in most recent data.
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Immunotherapy Effective in Type 1 Diabetes
Training the body to recognize beta cells as non-harmful may result in a cure for type 1 diabetes.
E-Cigarettes May Diminish Cardiovascular Function
Long-term exposure to e-cigarette vapor could double the risk of aortic stiffness.
Targeting ALT Cancers Via Replication Stress at Telomeres
The novel strategy could be more effective and less toxic than current chemotherapy drugs treating alternative lengthening telomere cancers.
Americans Increasingly Plan to Receive Flu Vaccinations
As flu vaccinations become available, the results of a recent survey suggest Americans are increasingly likely to receive their flu vaccination this year.
Small Financial Incentives Promote Primary Care Visits Among Low-Income Adults
Incentives for newly covered low-income patients may also reduce long-term costs.
Trending News Today: Health Plan Options Non-Existent After Anthem's Exit from California Marketplace
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Gout Drug Approved for Patients with Hyperuricemia
Duzallo (lesinurad and allopurinol) may result in better disease control among patients with gout.
Care Coordination Program Effects on Patient Experience and Team Dynamics
Trending News Today: Former Health Secretaries Urge Lawmakers to Stabilize Individual Exchanges
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Improper Inhaler Use Compromises Asthma Treatment
Instructional methods can improve effectiveness of hand-held inhalers for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Some HIV Patients With Low Viral Load Forgo Treatment
Prolonged delay in antiretroviral treatment among patients necessitate scrutinization of the current guidelines for HIV therapy.
FDA Approvals Highlight AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Pharmacy Intervention Program Will Save NHS England Millions
Pharmacy service was launched 6 years ago to help patients remain adherent to treatment regimens.
Breast Cancer Survivor Honors Pharmacologist on Epic Kayak Journey
Carolyn Choate journeys 300 miles in a kayak to honor the pharmacologist who created the lifesaving aromatase inhibitor.
NASP Launches Website to Combat Harmful DIR Fees Tops SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Continued Opioid Prescription Fills Higher Among Cancer Survivors
Managing chronic pain after a cancer diagnosis remains a challenge.
Rapid Detection Method Tests for Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Test can determine antibiotic susceptibility of urinary tract infections within 30 minutes.
Treatment-Resistant Breast Cancer May Have Met Its Match with First-In-Class Drugs
The new compounds may lead to a highly effective, next-line treatment for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.
Pharmacy Week in Review: August 18, 2017
A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.
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Rotavirus Vaccine Reduces Hospitalizations, Medical Costs Among Children
Widespread immunization against rotavirus reduced direct medical costs by $1.2 billion.
Cherokee Nation Sets Blueprint for Elimination of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C elimination program screens more than 45K individuals in first 2 years of launch.
Trending News Today: Mylan Reaches Settlement, Pays $465 Million in EpiPen Suit
Type 2 Diabetes Market to Reach $64 Billion by 2026
New drugs to drive the type 2 diabetes market, but metformin may remain a first-line therapy.
Trending News Today: Opioid Epidemic Causes Burden on Foster Care System
Vitamin D: Controversies and Facts
Two-thirds of the US population had sufficient vitamin D status from 2001 to 2006, according to the CDC.
Gut Bacteria Reduces Inflammation, Demyelination in Autoimmune Disease
A gut microbe may play a role in the treatment of multiple sclerosis in the future.
Prevalence of Asthma, COPD Grows Worldwide
Population growth and aging cause increase in disease burden from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How Pharmacists Can Improve Outcomes in Diabetes, Hypertension
Pharmacists can use innovative approaches to increase the provision of clinical services in medical homes.
Government Scrutiny and Qui Tams
The US Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) have become much more aggressive in bringing civil and criminal investigations against pharmacies and their owners.
