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Could Medicaid Expansion Remove the Threat of the ACA Repeal?
Private insurers offering plans through Medicaid could increase competition on Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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Are Direct-Acting Antivirals Causing Hepatitis C Patients More Harm Than Good?
Severe adverse events may be associated with new class of hepatitis C medications.
Misconceptions About Nicotine Among People Living with HIV
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University investigated knowledge of smoking and nicotine among HIV-positive smokers in a study published online in Addictive Behaviors.
Red Meat Intake May Increase Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Condition
High intake of red meat found to influence the risk of diverticulitis.
Common Cancer Drugs Spark Weight Loss in Morbidly Obese Mice
Methotrexate and cyclophosphamide burn excessive dietary fat.
Bezlotoxumab Lowered C Difficile Recurrence
Using bezlotoxumab lowers the rate of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection more than a placebo alone, according to results of 2 phase 3 trials published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Promising Drug Compound Blocks Alzheimer's-Related Brain Damage in Mice
Researchers have found a way to potentially combat the damaging effects of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Portable Diabetes Device in the Works
Novel device can determine if a patient has pre-, type 1, or type 2 diabetes.
Clostridium Difficile Vaccine Successful in Phase 2 Clinical Trial
PF-06425090 prevented C. difficile infections in elderly adults.
Combination Therapy Improves Quality-of-Life in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Newly-approved nusinersen does not completely treat the muscular disorder.
Hospitals Less Likely to Admit Children Insured by Medicaid, CHIP
Publically-insured children may be receiving unnecessary treatment.
New Target May Improve Glioblastoma Treatment Development
Aurintricarboxylic acid blocks the spread of glioblastoma.
Stress Linked to Heart Disease, Stroke
Stress may increase brain activity and lead to inflammation of the heart.
Trending News Today: WHO Warns of Future Pandemics
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: State Legislators Prepare to Fight ACA Repeal
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Pharmaceutical Companies Not Seeing Majority of Drug Revenue
Large chunk of profits from prescription drug sales are going to supply chain entities and discounts.
Achieving Disease Free Status in Multiple Sclerosis
No evidence of disease activity criteria in multiple sclerosis may need to be reconsidered.
Naloxone Nasal Spray Additional Dosing Approved by FDA
Naloxone nasal spray will be available as a 2-mg formulation for the emergency treatment of opioid overdoses.
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.
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.