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Research coalition issues plan for curing hepatitis B virus
VIENNA – More than 250 million people have hepatitis B virus infection, and no cure exists. Researchers published a strategy to fix this.
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Survey finds psoriasis patients seek relief with alternative therapies
The majority said they used complementary and alternative medicines because “traditional medications did not help or had side effects.”
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FDA to expand opioid labeling with instructions on proper tapering
The label changes are intended to be used when both the clinician and patient have agreed to reduce the opioid dosage.
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Romosozumab gets FDA approval for treating osteoporosis
The pair of injections mainly works by encouraging new bone formation.
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NIH’s HEAL initiative seeks coordinated effort to tackle pain, addiction
MILWAUKEE – The two aims of research under the initiative are to improve treatments for misuse and addiction, and to enhance pain management.
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FDA approves first two-drug tablet for HIV
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Cigna, Express Scripts to offer $25 cap on 30-day insulin supply
The new patient assistance program would cap out-of-pocket costs for a 30-day supply of insulin at $25.
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Aspirin for primary prevention: USPSTF recommendations for CVD and colorectal cancer
Patient age, baseline cardiovascular disease risk, bleeding risk, and personal preference regarding aspirin use are key to decision making. A...
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Addressing insulin price spikes will require supply chain reform
WASHINGTON – Reforms are needed across the insulin supply chain to resolve the negative impacts of price spiking.