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Study Shows Promise Improving HIV Diagnoses and Treatment Uptake
Research seeks to improve the impact of household-based HIV testing and the link to care by community HIV care providers.
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AMCP Foundation Announces Recipients of 2017 National P&T Competition, Best Poster Contests
NACDS, WSPA, NCPA Sue Washington State to Stop Unlawful Medicaid Rule That Threatens Patient Care
In violation of law, state plan would reimburse pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients
What Should Pharmacists Advise Patients About Methotrexate and B1?
Judy Sommers Hanson, PharmD, FAPhA, chats with Pharmacy Times about the important role that pharmacists can play in educating the public on B1 and methotrexate use.
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Executive Order Takes Aim at Opioid Abuse Epidemic
President Donald Trump promises to tackle the nation’s opioid crisis with a recently-signed executive order launching a commission to fight drug addiction.
Next Steps in the Suppression of Prostate Cancer
Scientists identify specific genes that cooperate with a well-known tumor suppressor gene.
Genetic Analysis May Prevent Development of Multiple Cancers
Genes can interact with a tumor suppressor gene to prevent the development of breast, prostate, and skin cancer.
Apple Joins Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS with Release of Red iPhone
The smartphone hit the shelves recently.
Pinpointing Cause of Treatment-Resistance in Breast Cancer Cells
Study identifies 2 immune system molecules that may play a key role in drug-resistance.
Discovery May Overcome Treatment Resistance in Breast Cancer
The cytokines interleukin 1 beta (IL1β) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) help the spread of drug-resistant cancer.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Market to Soar
The rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug market is projected to reach approximately $28.5 billion by 2025.
Findings in Brain Repair May Lead to New Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
Current treatment options for MS help limit relapses, but are unable to reverse the damage the disease has already caused.
Lifesaving Hepatitis C Drugs Fail to Dent Low Testing Rates
Baby Boomer age group testing levels for hepatitis C virus remained very low.
Managing Head Lice
According to the CDC head lice is the most common and least harmful infestation in the United States as healthcare providers treat about 12 million cases per year resulting in an estimated 1 billion dollars being spent on treatment costs.
118 Health Care Groups Support Bills Banning Retroactive Pharmacy DIR Fees
Health Care Reform May Drive Down Specialty Drug Costs Through Competition
More biosimilar approvals may lead to lower costs.
WHO Initiative Seeks to Reduce Medication Errors
The Global Patient Safety Challenge on Medication Safety aims to address the weaknesses in health systems that lead to medication errors and the severe harm that results.
Novel Therapeutic Target Shows Promise in Treatment-Resistant Leukemia
Study identifies potential Achilles heel of kinase-driven cancers.
Advanced Proton Therapy Shows Future in Lung Cancer Recurrence Treatment
Majority of patients were free from local recurrence after 1 year of reirradiation with an advanced form of proton therapy.
Trending News Today: New Plan Seeks to Eradicate Hepatitis C, B by 2030
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Low-Dose Apixaban May Prevent Strokes in Dialysis Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Small doses of apixaban reduced stroke risk in dialysis patients.
Pre-Operative Opioid Use Increases Costs, Hospitalization
Using opioids before surgery seen to triple medical costs.
Re-Hospitalization Factors for Diabetes Patients Discovered
Heart failure and frequent hospitalization can increase risk of readmission among diabetes patients.
Sandoz Digital Health Initiative to Improve Global Healthcare
Sandoz HACk focuses on using digital health to improve access to healthcare.
Trending News Today: Government Joins Fraud Lawsuit Against UnitedHealth Group
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
MS Drug Wins FDA Approval
The multiple sclerosis (MS) community eagerly awaited the March 28 FDA approval of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) for treating relapsing and primary progressive forms of MS. -
Long-Awaited Multiple Sclerosis Drug Wins FDA Approval
Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) granted FDA approval to treat 2 forms of MS.
Non-Invasive Test Evaluates Muscle Health in Multiple Sclerosis
Novel test demonstrates the benefits of exercise in individuals with neurological injuries and illnesses.
Tuberculosis, HIV Coinfection Increased 40% Across Europe
New tuberculosis cases have declined over the past 5 years, but new data show rates are up for TB/HIV coinfections.
A Vaccine for Zika? Working on It!
The appearance of Zika virus in the United States has accelerated the search for a vaccine.