Pharmaceutical News and Articles

FDA Approves Opdivo (nivolumab) + Yervoy (ipilimumab) as a First-Line Treatment for Unresectable or Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Cancer Screening Rates Down Among American Adults

Cancer screenings are literal life savers, catching tumors early enough to cure patients and prevent deaths. Unfortunately, routine cancer screening rates have

American College of Physicians, April 3-5

The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (Internal Medicine Meeting) was held from April 3 to 5 in New Orleans and was attended by internal medi

Hurricanes, Pandemic Led to Drop in CRC Incidence in Puerto Rico

Recent major events, including hurricanes Irma and Maria and the COVID-19 pandemic, were associated with a decreased incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Pue

CDC Denies Milwaukee's Request for Help on Lead in Schools

When officials in Wisconsin s largest city asked the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help dealing with high levels of lead in city sch

Natural Disasters Increase Cancer Risk

Natural disasters fueled by climate change might wind up increasing cancer deaths, a new study suggests. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses dropped during and afte

Cystic Fibrosis Screening Favors White Children, Report Says

Current newborn screening for cystic fibrosis favors white children over those from other racial and ethnic backgrounds, researchers report. Cystic fibrosis (CF

Home-Delivered Medical Meals Could Prevent Millions Of Hospitalizations A Year

Home-delivered meals tailored to people s chronic illnesses can prevent hospitalizations, help folks remain healthy and save billions of dollars each year, a ne

Healthy Nutrition, Activity May Reduce Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors

Adherence to American Cancer Society (ACS) nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors is associated with lower mortality risk among nonsmoking survi

Lower Oral Health Scores Linked to Higher Pain Scores in Women

Low oral health scores are associated with higher pain scores, including migraine headache, among women, according to a study published online April 9 in Fronti