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Physical Activity May Reduce Anxiety, Depression in COPD
Risk of developing mental health issues were found to be lower in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients who are more active.
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Trending News Today: Manufacturers May Soon Need to Justify High Drug Cost Increases
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Bipartisan Legislation Targets Drug Cost Increases
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
New Cancer Drugs Exploit Immune System to Kill Tumors
Chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy found to destroy dormant cancer cells.
Cancer Treatment: A One-two Punch More Effective in Killing Cancer Cells
Chemotherapy alone leaves behind dormant cells, but when combined with immunotherapy, it can destroy most of the dormant cells.
New Drug Class More Effective Than Current Kidney Cancer Treatments
HIF-2 inhibitors may be better tolerated and more effective in kidney cancer.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Hosts Fundraising Event Supporting Cancer Research
Bristol-Myers Squibb employees will cycle across the US to raise awareness for cancer research.
FDA Extends Review Period for IDegLira Diabetes Treatment
The FDA has extended the regulatory review period for Novo Nordisk's IDegLira, a potential once-daily fixed combination of insulin degludec (Tresiba) and liraglutide (Victoza) for adults with type 2 diabetes.
APhA: Members of Congress Advocate for the Profession in United States House of Representatives
United States Representative Buddy Carter expressed the urgent need for pharmacists to be recognized as health care providers.
Are You Really Helping Patients? (Part 2)
I previously discussed what it really means to help patients with their medications. Let's continue that discussion by looking at the case of Donna.
FDA Panel Recommends Removing Boxed Warning from Chantix Label
The FDA will issue a final determination when input from the advisory committees has been fully considered and all reviews have been finalized.
How Pharmacists Can Help HIV-Positive Candidates for Solid Organ Transplant
When combining 2 complicated drug regimens, pharmacists have the opportunity to impact the lives of organ transplant patients and prevent adverse outcomes.
A Quicker Cure for Multidrug-Resistant TB
Standard treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis lasts 2 years or more with complicated regimens of toxic medications that are sometimes ineffective and often widely unavailable.
Compression Stockings No Longer Recommended After DVT
The updated CHEST guidelines don't recommend the routine use of compression stockings after DVT to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome.
Multivitamins Could Prevent Metformin-Induced B12 Deficiency
Long-term metformin use reduces serum vitamin B12 variably.
American Medical Association Says No to Anthem-Cigna Merger
The Anthem-Cigna merger could drive down competition and raise costs in New York’s insurance market.
Importance of Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Continues to Grow
The size and scope of specialty pharmacy accreditation criteria has grown throughout the years.
High Risk of Hospitalization for Mood Disorders in HIV-Positive Gay and Bisexual Men
HIV can increase hospitalization for mental health issues compared with the general population.
Horizon Pharma Acquisition Expands Rare Disease Business
A new merger between Horizon Pharma and Raptor Pharmaceuticals is expected to increase rare disease ventures.
Mechanism of Lung Cancer Metastasis Identified
Inhibiting immune cells’ oxygen-sensing capability prevented lung metastasis in mice.
Novartis Develops Rapid Diagnostic Tool
System may improve diagnosis of immunogolbulin E-related conditions.
High-Quality Care May Cost Medicare Less Than Low-Quality Care
High-quality hospitals cost Medicare $2700 less within 30 days of a patient’s major surgery.
Brain Peptide Research Could Lead to New Mental Illness Treatments
Altering relaxin-3 could improve symptoms from mental illness.
High Price Tag for Blood Infections in Pediatric Transplant, Cancer Patients
The median charge of treatment for a 6-day hospital stay totals $37,000 in young cancer patients in need of stem cell transplants.
Enzyme Expression May Provide Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Target
Lysozyme expression may be an early predictor of Alzheimer’s disease.
Trending News Today: Census Finds Drop in Uninsured Americans
Trending News Today: Greater Access Pushes Prescription Drug Costs Higher
Opioid Use Disorder Demographics Shifting
Women, Caucasians, and young adults disproportionally affected by infective endocarditis from injection drug use.
Pharmacists Can Boost Drug Adherence Among Minorities
Pharmacist interventions can help improve medication adherence among patients in predominantly African-American and Hispanic communities.
Community Pharmacies Actively Use Social Media, Survey Says
If you think social media is just for tech-savvy teenagers, think again.