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Possible Treatment Option for Cannabis Use Disorder
Levels of fatty acid amide hydrolase could be involved in treating cannabis use disorder.
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CMS Increases Options for Alternative Payment Models
Clinicians will now have more opportunities to earn the incentive payment.
Telerehabilitation Improves Health and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients
Rehabilitation with the help of the internet ameliorates life quality and side effects in women with breast cancer.
Trending News Today: Trump Win Leads to Market Increases for Pharma Futures
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Trump Victory Creates Uncertainty for Pharma Companies
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Evidence Supports Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
Elevated rates of fibromyalgia found in patients with rheumatic diseases, such as psoriatic arthritis.
Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Pimavanserin for Schizophrenia
Pimavanserin analzyed as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia
Large Proportion of Diabetics Pass on Annual Eye Exams
Despite individuals with diabetes having a higher risk of developing serious eye diseases, more than half skip out on their annual eye exams.
ACADIA Begins Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Pimavanserin for Schizophrenia
ACADIA has announced that it has begun ENHANCE-1, a phase 3 study designed to evaluate pimavanserin as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia.
5 Tips for Making the Most of a Pharmacy Continuing Education Conference
While attending a pharmacy continuing education (CE) program this weekend, I was reminded that changes to the profession occur constantly.
Could the Human Microbiome Hold the Key to Precision Cancer Immunotherapy?
Understanding the interaction between the intestinal microbiome and cancer immunotherapy may lead to better approaches for cancer treatment.
Many Patients Uneducated About Healthcare Benefits
A new survey reveals patients are concerned about costs, but largely unaware of health plan benefits.
Link Between Multiple Sclerosis and Breast Cancer Unlikely
Having multiple sclerosis may not increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
Underlying Mechanism Identified in How HIV May Infect Kidney Cells
Findings may provide further knowledge of how patients end up developing HIV-1 associated nephropathy.
2 Individuals Charged in $31-Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Two individuals were charged in a $31-million health care fraud scheme that ran throughout Florida.
Smoking-Related Cancer Mortality Highest in Southern States
There are 40 million adults in the United States who smoke cigarettes, which accounts for an estimated 28.7% of all cancer deaths.
Positive Results Announced for Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
Patients taking baricitinib saw improvements in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms as soon as a week into treatment.
HAART: What's Best in Treatment-Naive HIV Patients?
With the many agents available for highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), selecting the best regimen in HAART-naïve patients is not an easy task.
Immunization May Offer a Treatment Option for Multiple Sclerosis
Immunizing mouse models with Qa-1 derived from myelin prevented multiple sclerosis disease progression.
Specialty Pharmacy and Care Coordination: A Beneficial Relationship
Data plays an increasingly important role in improving health care services.
Positive Results Announced for Hemophilia B Drug
SPK-9001 increased quality of life in nearly all study participants with hemophilia B.
The proportion of cancer deaths attributable to smoking differs among states, but the highest proportion was seen in the Southern United States.
Study Shows More Than 50% of Americans Have at Least 1 Chronic Health Condition, Mental Disorder, or Substance Use Issue
The election has brought discussion about the complexity of the US health care system to the forefront. A new study from Psychology, Health & Medicine reveals just how intricate the medical needs of Americans really are.
Gene Therapy Could Potentially Treat Rare Nervous System Disease
Niemann-Pick disease could be treated with gene therapy.
Trending News Today: Long-Term Health Problems in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Thyroid Cancer Treatment: What is the Best Option?
Total thyroidectomy is the most common treatment for thyroid cancer.
Trending News Today: Government Pushes for Insurers to Cover Opioid Addiction
Sight-saving eye exam skipped by diabetes patients, despite increased risk of serious eye diseases.
Warfarin Use in End-Stage Renal Disease Raises Concerns
Patients with atrial fibrillation and end-stage renal disease may face a greater risk of all-cause bleeding without reducing strokes in Warfarin.
Priority Review Granted to Breast Cancer Drug
Ribociclib seeks approval as a first-line treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.