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US Cancer Mortality Rates Decline, but Remain High in Certain Regions
A new study highlights important changes in trends and patterns among cancer mortality in the United States.
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New Surviving Sepsis Guidelines Released
New sepsis guidelines have been released
The First Step Toward Beating Procrastination
Hospira Voluntarily Recalls Injectable Antibiotic
A confirmed customer report of the presence of particulate matter within a single vial prompted Hospira to recall the injectable antibiotic, FDA officials announced.
Biologics & Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium (BBCIC) Announces Addition of Apobiologix to Consortium
The Biologics & Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium (BBCIC) is pleased to announce the addition of a new participating organization, Apobiologix.
Extract May Improve Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A natural compound found in broccoli, celery, parsley, and thyme, may reduce the risk of metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer.
Vegetable, Herb Extract Improves Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Plant compound inhibits the metastasis of aggressive breast cancer in mice.
Medicaid Expansion May Not Improve Minority Access to Cancer Surgery
Medicaid expansion did not address racial disparity among patients undergoing cancer surgery.
FDA Approves Additional Dosing for Naloxone Nasal Spray
Officials with Adapt Pharma announced the FDA approval of Narcan (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray additional dosing.
Should US Take Note of South Korean Health Insurance Reform?
South Korea is moving to reform their health insurance program through a series of different steps.
Healthy Diet Reduces Age-Related Chronic Diseases
Dietary resilience may reduce healthcare utilization among aging adults.
Federal Regulation Interferes with Cannabis Clinical Trials for Multiple Sclerosis
Without a special license, researchers can only conduct observational studies that include cannabis.
Triple Drug Combination Mitigates Kidney Rejection in Cancer Patients
Combination therapy improves outcomes in cancer patients in need of an organ transplant.
Early Evidence of Multiple Sclerosis in Asymptomatic High-Risk Family Members
High-risk family members more likely to have early subclinical manifestations of MS.
European Medicines Agency Validates Gilead's HCV Combination Therapy
Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir granted accelerated assessment for the treatment of hepatitis C.
Prostate Cancer Death Markers Identified
Markers identify patients who benefit from new and more aggressive prostate cancer treatments.
Hepatitis C Combination Therapy Validated by EMA
Regimen of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir treats hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 to 6.
Small Cell Lung Cancer Not A Uniform Disease
Small cell tumors respond differently to treatment.
New Test May Improve Heart Failure Treatment
A cardiac lipid panel test plus a NT-proBNP test may be able to diagnose heart failure early.
FDA Recalls Contaminated Injectable MRSA Drug
A Pfizer company is recalling injectable Vancomycin Hydrochloride due to the presence of particulate matter.
DEA Busts $3M Prescription Forgery and Drug Trafficking Scheme
Seven individuals were arrested and indicted for their involvement in a prescription forgery scheme aimed at illicitly obtaining narcotics for resale.
Trending News Today: Manufacturer Pledges Responsible Drug Pricing
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Initial Efforts to Repeal ACA May Be Limited
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Pharmacy Malpractice Suits on the Decline
The number of successful malpractice suits against pharmacists is low compared with dentists and physicians.
Conflicts of Interest Persist in Hepatitis C Treatment Guidelines
Conflicts of interest among committee members who set hepatitis C treatment guidelines may influence decision-making.
Achieving Consensus on Pharmacy Technicians: Failure Is Not an Option
Pharmacy Malpractice Suits Fall Over 10-Year Span
Researchers are now beginning to watch trends in medical malpractice lawsuits by discipline.
Why 3-Day Weekends Should Be Your New Escape
We as pharmacists can start making a little additional balance for ourselves by planning relaxing 3 day weekends.
NCPA Supports House Bill Expanding Access to Pharmacist-Delivered Health Care Services
Quitting Smoking Can Improve Mental Health
Pharmacists have yet another reason to promote smoking cessation, as the results of a new study have indicated that smokers with depression can boost their mental health by kicking the habit.
