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Patient nonadherence to prescribed medications is associated with poor therapeutic outcomes, progression of disease, increased healthcare utilization, and an estimated burden of billions per year in avoidable direct healthcare costs.

Officials with the FDA have approved Theravance Biopharma and Mylan’s revefenacin (Yupelri) inhalation solution for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a press release.1

Officials with the US FDA this week announced an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a rapid, single-use test for the detection of Zaire ebolavirus, making it the second Ebola rapid antigen fingerstick test available under EUA, but the first that uses a portable battery-operated reader.

A recent study found that LAIV was more effective in those vaccinated in both the enrollment season and the prior season than in those vaccinated only in the enrollment season.

The FDA has issued a warning to patients, caregivers and health care professionals that the labels attached to some EpiPen 0.3mg and EpiPen Jr 0.15mg auto-injectors, as well as authorized generic versions, may block access to the auto-injector.

More than 1 million Americans are living with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and one person dies of the disease every hour. Fortunately, melanoma is highly treatable when detected early.

Officials with the US FDA this week permitted marketing, with special controls, of the 23andMe Personal Genome Service Pharmacogenetic Reports test as a direct-to-consumer test for providing information about genetic variants that may be associated with a patient’s ability to metabolize some medications better than others.

The CDC offers 7 tips to avoid any health scares this season.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding health care professionals who prescribe and dispense antibiotics that there are recent safety labeling changes for systemic fluoroquinolones.

The FDA has permitted marketing of Ansh Labs' PicoAMH Elisa diagnostic test, an aid in the determination of a patient’s menopausal status.

Officials with the FDA have approved baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza, Shionogi) for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients aged 12 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours.

Officials with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued an extended approval for the quadrivalent formulation of the Afluria influenza vaccine, in individuals 6 months of age and older.

The FDA is hosting a 2-day advisory committee meeting to address new ways that the availability of naloxone (Narcan and Evzio) can be increased.

A recent study has linked whole blood levels of omega-3s with better brain function in children, aged 2 to 6 years.

National pharmacy store chain Walgreens and McLaren Health Care, a regional provider, are collaborating to provide new health care services and pharmacy offerings in Michigan.

Associated risks of bacterial vaginosis (BV) are unknown to many women, despite having health care providers report that this crucial information is being shared with patients.

Seeking treatment for signs of arthritis early can lead to better outcomes.

President Trump signed into law today a pair of laws that prohibit gag clauses preventing pharmacists from sharing drug price information with patients.

The Department of Justice today granted conditional approval to the $69 billion merger between CVS Health Corporation and Aetna Inc.

The robots are proven to kill microorganisms that lead to superbugs in hospital settings.

A Mississippi nurse practioner and former family clinic owner was sentenced today to 42 months in prison and ordered to pay $1,375,692 in restitution for her role in a health benefits fraud scheme.

Unprecedented in scale, the AMR Challenge charges pharmaceutical and health insurance companies, food animal producers and purchasers, medical professionals, government health officials, and other industry leaders from around the world to work together to address antibiotic resistance.

A coalition of health care industry leaders hosted a meeting Thursday in Washington, DC, to examine how to address this problem.

In a study supporting the American Thoracic Society guidelines, weight-loss interventions, have been found to correlate with improvements in obstructive sleep apnea severity, cardiometabolic comorbidities, and quality of life.

Pharmacies closed by Hurricane Florence are working to re-open as customers are being directed to open stores in or near the affected areas, and some pharmacies are going even further to assist staff and customers as they recover from the storm’s impact.

The vaginal inserts can reduce symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings.

Having an emergency plan helps health care providers, pharmacies, and patients protect themselves and necessary medications, during a disaster event and in the aftermath.

Patients with asthma with certain genotype combinations demonstrate more intense symptoms when combined with a close proximity to roadways, suggesting that traffic-related air pollution exposure may affect the likelihood of asthma diagnosis and exacerbations, according to a recent study.

World Suicide Prevention Day brings awareness to mental health issues around the globe, with over 300 activities in 70 countries reported last year, according to the World Health Organization.

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