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Extended Market Exclusivity Beneficial for Manufacturers, Rare Disease Patients
An additional 6 months of market exclusivity would cover the costs of conducting new clinical trials.
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ACA Repeal Threatens Insurance Status of Patients with Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorder
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act increased the insured rate of patients with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Drivers of First- and Second-Line Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified
Certain factors influence the choice of the biologic drug in RA.
High-Fat Diet Fuels Mutation in Melanoma Cells
Dietary regimen may prevent or delay tumor progression.
New Test Determines Response to Hepatitis B Treatment
Quest Diagnostics launches a test that determines patient response to costly hepatitis B virus drugs.
Technology-Pharmaceutical Alliance Promotes Outcomes-Based Contracts
As outcomes-based contracting becomes more important, companies are aligning to promote the payment model.
HIV Neutralizing Antibody Proven Successful in Clinical Trial
Antibody well tolerated in patients with HIV.
Man Successfully Receives First Hepatitis C-Infected Liver Transplant
Patient with a failing liver who received an HCV-infected liver cured of the virus.
Novel Genital Herpes Vaccine Effective in Animal Trials
A new trivalent vaccine that has proven effective in the prevention of HSV-2 in animal trials could be headed for human trials soon.
Exercise Improves Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
Physical activity can help overcome comorbidities associated with aromatase inhibitor treatment for breast cancer.
Exercise Crucial for Breast Cancer Survivors on Hormone Therapy
Post-breast cancer treatment with aromatase inhibitors may cause adverse events.
Potential Biomarker Identified for Treatment of Multiple Cancer Types
Antibody-based therapy may be a novel addition to immunotherapies for breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer.
Artificial Heart May Lead to Better Understanding of Heart Disease
A modifiable artificial heart allows researchers to study how gene mutations affect cardiac health.
Cognitive Decline in Hepatitis C Could Be Influenced by Interferon Treatment
Cognitive impairment more prevalent in patients with HIV coinfection than in those with hepatitis C infection alone.
Off-Label Use of Rituximab Deemed Safe in Multiple Sclerosis
Rituximab found to be safe and effective in patients with primary progressive MS.
Transparency and Pharmacy Access: Top Priorities for Independent Pharmacists
As the voice of independent pharmacists, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) works to align our advocacy efforts with the most pressing legislative priorities of our members.
Trending News Today: Cervical Cancer Death Rate Underestimated
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Specifics Lacking in Trump Executive Order to Repeal ACA
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Top 5 Contributors to Mispronounced Drug Names That You Should Know
Pronunciation errors threaten patient safety, but what can we do about them?
6 Tips for Budget-Friendly Sunny Escapes from Winter Weather
With snow falling across the United States, the only thing on my mind is a sunny escape.
Implications of Affordable Care Act Repeal Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
ASCO Guiding Principles for Congress Tops Week in Cancer News
Top news of the week in oncology and cancer drug development.
What Role Does Vitamin D Play with Cancer Cells?
Cancer cells are much less efficient in removing hydrogen peroxide than normal cells.
PA Linked to Fentanyl Spray Drug Scam
A New Hampshire-based physician assistant (PA) is at the center of an investigation for his role in a fentanyl spray scam, according to NH1.
Baylor College Scientists Receive Breast Cancer Research Grant
A $450,000 research grant is targeting triple negative breast cancer and HER2-positive breast cancer.
Sleep Disorder Treatments in Muscular Dystrophy Not 'One Size Fits All'
Targeted therapy for sleep disorders more effective in patients with muscular dystrophy.
Is Schizophrenia Linked with a Higher Risk of Diabetes?
Researchers in England set out to determine whether the risk of diabetes development was present at the onset of schizophrenia, as opposed to after a period of time with the illness.
FDA Drafts 2 Guidances on Medical Product Communications
The FDA has announced 2 new draft guidances for medical product communications, such as off-label information and communicating cost-effective data
Managing HIV in the Aging Population
The majority of HIV-positive individuals 50 years or older live on or below the poverty line.
Majority of Drug Revenue Not Going to Pharmaceutical Companies
Findings suggest that a majority of profits from prescription drug sales are going to supply chain entities and discounts.