For Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis Patients, Symptom Severity Relates to Quality of Life
Patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or both conditions felt their quality of life decreased if they experienced condition symptoms in more parts of their body.
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Hepatitis C Saliva Tests May Show a False-Negative Result if HIV Is Also Present
Saliva tests for detecting anti–hepatitis C antibodies may not be as effective in patients who also have an HIV infection.
More Meds, More Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Taking more than 5 medications was associated with fatigue and memory problems in multiple sclerosis patients, a new study reports.
National Retail Pharmacy Chain Expands Hepatitis C Patient Care Program
Noting advances in hepatitis C treatment regimens, Walgreens expands access to its hepatitis C–focused patient care program.
Cutaneous Reactions to Disease-Modifying Multiple Sclerosis Therapies Are Common, but Do Not Appear to Affect Generic Quality-of-Life Scores
Cutaneous reactions occurred in most participants in a Netherlands-based multiple sclerosis therapy study, lowering dermatologic-specific quality-of-life scores.
Combination Therapy Comes at a Cost in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Combination therapy in patients with psoriatic arthritis has a lower discontinuation rate than that of patients on monotherapy, but comes with a higher price tag.
Pharmacists Rank Among Most Trusted Professionals
Pharmacists placed second among the country's most trusted professionals in a Gallup poll, retaining a spot in the top 3 for the tenth consecutive year.