A lack of training and vague, overlapping symptoms can be attributed to more than three-quarters of autoimmune patients being misdiagnosed at least once, according to Veena Joy, the U.S. Lead for Strategic Partnerships, Allergy and Autoimmunity at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Prefilled syringes of Imuldosa now have the lowest wholesaler acquisition cost among all branded ustekinumab biosimilars, according to a news release.
Tonmya is the first new fibromyalgia treatment approved by the FDA in more than 15 years, providing symptom relief for at least 30% of patients when compared to placebo, according to clinical trial results.
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Papzimeos is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), with ongoing clinical studies showing symptom relief for up to two years.
Children with HIV face a shortened life span, educational barriers and daily stigma, according to Amir Ardeshir, Ph.D., DVM, associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University.
In this video interview, Amanda Bogle, a healthcare attorney at Sheppard Mullin, explains the importance of compliance officers, documentation systems and leadership for pharmacists looking to adhere to the evolving regulatory landscape.
Veena Joy, the U.S. Lead for Strategic Partnerships, Allergy and Autoimmunity at Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses the latest advancements in autoimmune disease research and explains why industry collaboration is essential to finding disease cures.
Postmenopausal women who sit less may have better heart health outcomes than those who sit for longer periods of time, according to a recent study published in Circulation.
Pharmacists and prescribers express ongoing concern about medication prior authorization struggles, but most are willing to adopt new technologies to ease the burden, according to a recent Surescripts survey.
HIV-fighting antibodies produced in infant macaques in a preclinical trial could be the future of HIV prevention in humans, according to Amir Ardeshir, Ph.D., DVM, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University.
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A recent study found major racial disparities in U.S. prescription drug use, with White patients using the most and Black patients often undertreated.
Access is the central tenet to the success of lenacapavir as a form of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to Jeremiah Johnson, the executive director of PrEP4All and Mitchell Warren, the executive director of the AIDS Vaccine and Advocacy Coalition (AVAC).
Teva's Ajovy gains FDA approval for pediatric migraine prevention, offering hope for children aged 6-17 with this debilitating condition.
Risks and benefits associated with mail-order pharmacies and third-party platforms, according to Amanda Bogle, a healthcare attorney at Sheppard Mullin.
Pharmacies and PBMs face growing regulatory and reporting demands around drug pricing and reimbursement, while misalignment between state rules and payer practices complicates the expanded clinical role of pharmacists.
Dove’s new line of body care products was developed to address symptoms often associated with menopause, such as skin dryness and body odor.
International audience surveys from last year’s menopause documentary, The (M) Factor, shed light on the ongoing need for increased menopause awareness for patients and providers alike.
Veena Joy, U.S. Lead for Strategic Partnerships, Allergy and Autoimmunity at Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses the latest in autoimmune disease research and explains why it’s a “good storm,” but not a perfect one.
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Small doses of the involuntary nervous system blocker, atropine, may offer a non-invasive treatment for symptomatic vitreous floaters, according to a recent small study.
The FDA has approved VIZZ, a once-daily, preservative-free eye drop that improves near vision in adults with presbyopia for up to 10 hours.
More than 60 companies pledged to improve healthcare technology during a White House “Make Health Tech Great Again” event hosted as part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Tech Ecosystem initiative.
Although data breaches in the healthcare industry cost less than they did last year, healthcare is still the most targeted industry for cybercriminals for the fourteenth consecutive year.
Interest in surgical advancements such as retinal detachment repair is driven by the need for balance within the field and a new generation entering the workforce, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.
A session on a surgery technique to treat macular holes using amniotic membrane transplants will be one of the highlights at the 2025 meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.
There will be a greater focus on surgical topics at the 2025 meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, compared with previous years, which reflects the need for balance within the industry, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.
Surveys of American Society of Retina Specialists members have revealed a preference for physicians’ experiences with new therapies, rather than summaries of clinical trial data, according to Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., program chair of ASRS 2025.
Amanda Bogle, a healthcare attorney at Sheppard Mullin, discusses the evolving regulatory landscape for pharmacies, stressing the importance of external legal advice to navigate the complexities of 340B, PBM and Medicaid regulations.
