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A clinical program evaluating sarilumab (Kevzara, Sanofi and Regeneron) has started in patients hospitalized with a severe form of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the company.

A growth hormone known as insulin-like growth factor-1 has been found to play a role in the development of breast cancer.

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New research shows targeting stromal cells may be an effective way of overcoming resistance to chemotherapy and radiation in patients with glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.

A bipartisan coalition in Congress has introduced new legislation designed to ensure Medicare patients have access to Part B home infusion medications.

The FDA has approved nivolumab plus ipilimumab injections for intravenous use to treat hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who have been previously treated with sorafenib.

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Novel approaches such as telemedicine may be a way to reach rural patients with cancer, according to a panel discussion at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacists Association 2020 Meeting

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients with cancer face specific barriers when seeking medical care, but pharmacists and other medical professionals can take specific steps to reduce the gaps in care.

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Due to the uniqueness of each disease state and motivations of each player in the market to capture revenue from the growing industry, there is an abundance of specialty pharmacy solutions available in the market.

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Levitating human plasma may lead to simpler detection of diseases and the development of addiction to substances such as opioids.

Chronic fibrosing ILD with a progressive phenotype encompasses a group of fibrotic lung diseases caused by various underlying diseases or conditions.

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The FDA also granted osilodrostat orphan drug designation.

Treatment with cord blood-derived chimeric antigen receptor natural killer-cell therapy targeting CD19 resulted in clinical responses in relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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A study offers evidence that chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy may not only extend patients’ survival, but also improve their quality of life after treatment.

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AL101 is a potent, selective, injectable small molecule gamma secretase inhibitor and was granted Orphan Drug designation in May 2019 for the treatment of ACC.

Pharmacists should be aware of what drug repurposing is and how it occurs as due to the vast amount of opportunities that exist.

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The designation was granted to Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals’ EHP-101, an oral formulation of a novel aminoquinone synthetic derivative of cannabidiol endowed with dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma and cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist activity.

Specialty pharmacies can provide seamless support across specialty mail and retail channels.

Depending on the amount consumed, intake of dairy milk can increase the risk of breast cancer by up to 80%, according to new research from Loma Linda University Health.

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