Ashley Gallagher, MA

In 2023, drug overdose deaths sustained declines, but there are still disparities that need to be addressed to continue to decrease these numbers.

The future of pharmacy services is not just about dispensing medications but about providing comprehensive and accessible clinical care that meets evolving patient needs.

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are cited as concerns in older adults who require long-term care, especially for those with comorbidities or at multiple institutions.

For women in rural populations, access to education and care is limited, causing disparities in diabetes care.

Investigators find that patients with moderate weight loss or those who were weight resistant still had improvement in cardiometabolic health.

Investigators find that the risk for new-onset diabetes is especially prominent for patients aged 20 to 29 years.

Noel Brewer, PhD, states that the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices will need to quickly work to regain trust.

PET and autopsy assays suggest that Alzheimer disease (AD) and non-AD tau pathologies could be the underlying cause of some late-life mood disorders.

The conflicting information and abrupt changes are likely to contribute to a lack of trust and confidence in health care, Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, said.

The move follows the announcement of updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which was announced on X.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to lower the pneumococcal recommendation to 50 years in October 2024.

Hepatitis B and liver functions have been found to be independent risk factors for gestational diabetes and are found to have the highest prevalence of abnormalities.

Building trust with patients through fact-based information could help boost vaccination rates to the desirable coverage.

Social media platforms provide an opportunity for pharmacists to create accurate content on inflammatory bowel disease for younger patients.

Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, associate dean of academic affairs at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, highlights significant concerns about the evolving landscape of COVID-19 vaccine policy.

Investigators found that simvastatin added to escitalopram for patients with obesity and major depressive disorder did not have increased antidepressive effects.

Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, associate dean of academic affairs at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, discusses the changing recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination.

The associations and strengths of these links varied by the complication type, including diabetic nephropathy, neuropathy, and retinopathy.

Social determinants of health have significant impacts on health and quality of life, but little is known about the impact during menopause.

Esaxerenone is a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor blocker that is being studied for its effectiveness for diabetes-associated mineralocorticoid receptor-related hypertension.

In the aftermath of natural disasters, pharmacists play an essential role in the disaster relief team.

Invasive pneumococcal disease is a cause of morbidity and mortality in the US, despite the availability of vaccination against the disease.

The new approval is in line with recommendations that suggest booster vaccination for older adults and patients aged 12 to 64 with at least 1 or more underlying risk factors.

Although there is no cure for MS, treatment focuses on recovery from attacks, reducing relapse, slowing disease progression, and managing multiple sclerosis symptoms.

The results place emphasis on female parents with low socioeconomic status for both declines in mental and physical health.

The results show promise, as vision typically improves the most during the first 4 weeks, but with lamivudine, vision continued to improve in the following 4 weeks.

The new approval is for a first-in-class TRPM8 receptor agonist to stimulate corneal sensory nerves to increase natural tear production.

The replacement therapy is indicated for patients 5 years and older, marking the first approval for an oral solution form of hydrocortisone.

The use of the terminology can alter the meaning when assigned to patients’ behaviors, unintentionally implying that barriers such as poverty or systemic racism are due to poor behavior or efforts.

The data show a decrease in all-cause mortality for sustained midlife weight loss achieved without surgical or pharmacological interventions.