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Disparities in Top 5 Causes of Death Identified In Rural and Urban Americans
Americans living in rural areas more likely to die from top 5 causes of death, including cancer.
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Top 10 Healthcare Trends for 2017
Top trends will include changing policies, pursuing value, and improving access to care.
CBI Specialty Data Conference Spotlights Developing Trends in Pharmacy
CBI Channel Trends Trade and Specialty Data conference delves into the core topics in the supply chain for both traditional and specialty products.
Diabetes, Hypertension Drug Combination Could Treat Cancer
Metformin plus syrosingopine seen to shrink tumors in mice models of liver cancer.
Blocking Regulatory Immune System Proteins May Help Combat HIV
Beneficial effects seen in blocking the immune response against HIV.
Trending News Today: States Take Action to Provide Access to Birth Control Medications
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Blood Pressure Drugs May Prevent Metastasis
Calcium channel blockers prevented cancer cells from invading surrounding tissue.
New Tool Accurately Assesses Breast Cancer Risk in Hispanic Women
The novel tool will be integrated into the National Cancer Institute’s current risk assessment tool.
Early, Late Treatment May Increase Mortality Risk in Uterine Cancer
Patients who underwent early uterine cancer surgery had up to a 20% increased mortality risk.
Artificial Intelligence Competition Seeks to Improve Cancer Screening Technology
A $1 million competition announced with a goal of reducing lung cancer deaths by 20%.
Advocates Celebrate Medicare Nod to CGMs for Diabetes Treatment Decisions
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may soon be eligible for coverage by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Biosimilar Payment Models Highlight Week in Specialty Pharmacy
Top news of the week on Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Trending News Today: Diabetes Insurance Claims Skyrocket Among US Youth
Top news of the day form across the health care landscape
Pharmacists Urge Congress to Maintain Certain ACA Provisions
NCPA emphasizes that a replacement for the Affordable Care Act must preserve prescription drug coverage to help reduce overall health care costs.
Pharmacists Lobby Congress on Essential ACA Provisions
NCPA advises lawmakers to maintain provision that strengthens Medicare Part D medication therapy management programs.
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Should the Schedule Change on Gabapentin?
According to IMS health 57 million prescriptions for gabapentin were written in the U.S. in 2015, a 42% increase since 2011.
An OTC Birth Control Pill Could Become a Reality
HRA Pharma has partnered with Ibis Reproductive Health to conduct research and submit a new drug application for an OTC progestin-only pill to the FDA.
NACDS Welcomes Return of Pharmacist Provider Status Bill in Senate
The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (S. 109) was reintroduced today with the bipartisan original co-sponsorship of more than one-quarter of the U.S. Senate.
NCI Launches Formulary to Advance Cancer Clinical Trials
The National Cancer Institute Formulary will streamline the process to receive drugs for cancer research.
Pharma Stocks Tumble During Trump Press Conference
President-elect Donald Trump took aim at the pharmaceutical industry, causing significant losses in the market for several manufacturers.
Lawsuits Allege Independent Specialty Pharmacies Frozen Out by PBMs
Specialty pharmacies concerned that pharmacy benefit managers are directing patients to their own in-house pharmacies.
Fate of Pharmaceutical Industry Uncertain Under Trump
Pharmaceutical stocks plummet after a yesterday’s press conference for President-elect Donald Trump.
Grilled Meat Consumption Increases Mortality Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Higher intake of grilled, barbecued, and smoked meats increases mortality risk among cancer survivors.
Independent Specialty Pharmacies Rebel Against PBMs
Many specialty pharmacies have filed lawsuits against PBMs alleging the companies are steering customers towards their own pharmacies.
Routine Blood Test May Predict Cancer Survival
A novel test uses results from a routine blood test to accurately determine cancer survival.
Alternative Payment Models for Biosimilars May Reduce Medicare Spending
This biosimilar payment model is designed to create a significant financial incentive for physicians to prescribe these drugs.
Cancer Cells Respond to Diabetes, Hypertension Drug Combination
Drug combination more effective on cancer cell proliferation.
FDA: Avoid PNC-27, Discuss Approved Treatment Options with Providers
The FDA has not issued an approval for the drug and it is not indicated to treat any conditions.
FDA Warning: Unapproved 'Cancer Cure' Contaminated with Bacteria
PNC-27 may contain Variovorax paradoxus bacteria.
