Ashley Gallagher

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.

This designation follows Hadlima’s low-concentration prefilled syringes and single-dose vials, which were designated in June 2024.

Pharmacists play a critical role in vaccination and education for patients about the evolving infectious disease landscape.

Ustekinumab is a medication used to treat and manage inflammatory conditions, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.

By protecting pregnant patients from cardiometabolic risk factors, healthier blood pressure can be promoted for children.

Triptans are often a first-line treatment for migraine and can be used to treat menstrual migraine and cluster headaches.

Acetaminophen exposure can increase the risk of perforation, ulceration, bleeding, heart failure, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.