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Genetic Mutation May Drive Cushing Syndrome
Mutations in the CABLES1 gene could lead to a rare disease.
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Consider Medication Complexity in Patients with Heart Failure
Hospitals across the nation are focusing on patients who have heart failure (HF), and are discharged and readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.
Hepatitis A Virus Found in Frozen Tuna, FDA Says
The contaminated fish was sourced from Sustainable Seafood Company and Santa Cruz Seafood.
Year-Round Influenza Vaccination Improves Maternal, Fetal Outcomes
Influenza vaccination found to improve birth weight and lessened infections in mothers and infants in developing regions.
Trending News Today: Counterfeit Percocet Causes New Wave of Overdoses
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Lawmakers Wrestle With AHCA Funding
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
How Can Pharmacists Enhance Error Reporting Systems?
Error reporting systems help to promote a culture of open communication in pharmacy.
FDA Approves Clindamycin Injection in Saline
The lincosamide antibacterial clindamycin in saline is the third premix from Baxter to receive FDA approval since August 2015.
Delaying Start of Cancer Treatment Reduces Chance of Survival
Time to treatment initiation of cancer treatment increased between 2004 and 2013 from 21 days to 29 days, respectively.
CMS Bolsters Fraud Protection for Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare cards no longer contain Social Security numbers to protect against identity fraud.
Novartis Partners with Super Computer to Advance Breast Cancer Treatment
Collaboration between Novartis and IBM Watson Health integrates real-world data and analytical techniques on breast cancer outcomes.
EMA Accepts Regulatory Review of Proposed Biosimilars to Humira, Remicade
Sandoz is seeking approval of biosimilars adalimumab and infliximab for use in all indications of their respective reference products.
Partnership Seeks to Harness Technology to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes
Noavrtis teams with IBM Watson supercomputer to advance insights into breast cancer treatment.
Novel Technique Mimics Immune Systems of HIV Elite Controllers
The findings could lead to speed the development of an HIV vaccine.
Drug Enforcement Administration Warns of Fentanyl Exposure
Accidental exposure to fentanyl increasingly common as the opioid epidemic thrives.
Trending News Today: Man Charged with Murder for Infecting Girlfriend with HIV
Tobacco Causes Trillions in Healthcare Expenditures, Productivity Losses
New WHO report warns of harms related to tobacco use.
Abuse-Deterrent Opioid May Hit US Shelves Soon
Oxycodone hydrochloride (RoxyBond) immediate-release tablets may improve rates of opioid abuse.
Brain Microenvironment Contributes to Breast Cancer Metastases Treatment-Resistance
Up to 50% of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer treated with targeted therapies develop brain metastases.
Fruit, Vegetable Consumption May Avert Peripheral Artery Disease
Low intake of fruits and vegetables may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Trending News Today: Penalties Waived for Late Medicare Enrollees
Tardive Dyskinesia Drug Approval Illustrates Efficient Trial Design
FDA approval of valbenazine (Ingrezza) for the iatrogenic movement disorder tardive dyskinesia shows impact of a well-executed development program.
Improving Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Most experts recommend adding basal insulin, but basalization has its limits controlling glucose in type 2 diabetes.
Novel Test Can Detect Latent HIV-Infected Cells
The TZA test is faster, more cost-effective, and less labor-intensive than the current test for finding dormant HIV cells.
Ritalin Poses Cognitive Risks to Those Without ADHD
Female rats observed to be especially susceptible to methylphenidate-related behavioral changes.
First-Line Biologic Therapy Not Cost-Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Initiating biologics before triple therapy increases costs and provides minimal incremental benefit.
Tumor Suppression Achieved Through Enzyme Manipulation
An experimental drug reactivated an enzyme to elicit tumor suppression.
Head-to-Head Study Compares Healthcare Costs of Anticoagulants
Dabigatran etexilate mesylate (Pradaxa) may result in lower costs compared with other novel oral anticoagulants.
Cost-Effective Treatment Approaches to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Switching from DMARDs to first-line biologics may not be the optimal treatment for RA.
Novel Treatment Inhibits Tumor Growth
Targeting PP2A enzyme shows promise treating lung cancer.
