Ashley Gallagher

The role of the community pharmacist is beginning to expand into specialty pharmacy spaces to increase access and outcomes for patients.

The findings support the need for improved vaccination coverage to prevent the resurgence of previously eliminated infectious diseases in the United States.

However, the results show that there was an improvement of symptom scores, although they were not significant.

In a new survey, approximately one-third of respondents have heard that the MMR vaccine is more dangerous than being infected with the infection.

Investigators specifically analyze information on influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations.

This method supports improved, early detection for diabetes without relying on blood samples or complex procedures.

Further, the authors of the “Standards of Care in Diabetes 2025” highlighted the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring systems and recommend initiating these as soon as possible.

The authors emphasize the importance of multifaceted and team-based approaches to the management of diabetes.

Investigators find that orforglipron lowered A1c by an average of 1.3% to 1.6% from a baseline of 8% across 3 different dosages.

Crystal Hodge discusses being transparent about adverse effects of the MMR vaccine and educating patients about measles.

The approval is based on 2 phase 3 studies demonstrating reductions in itch severity and urticaria activity as a composite of itch and hives at 24 weeks.

Crystal Hodge discusses R naughts and the measures of how contagious measles is.

The recommendation includes patients 12 years and older traveling to a country where there is a chikungunya outbreak or where there is an elevated risk for US travelers.

Currently, the recommendation is for patients 75 years and older and those aged 60 to 74 years with an increased risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus.

The FDA approved Penmenvy in February 2025 for use in patients aged 10 to 25 years.

The subgroup analysis shows adolescents treated with the drug once daily had higher rates of clear or almost clear skin compared to patients receiving the placebo.

The 3-pronged strategy includes vaccination, isolation, and education.

The drug is approved for the short-term treatment of acute repetitive seizures, also known as seizure clusters, which differ from a patient’s normal seizure pattern.

Thanks to widespread vaccination, the country nearly eliminated measles, maintaining only about 63 cases per year between 2000 and 2019.

The FDA approved adalimumab-aaty in May 2023 for 8 indications, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis.

One asymptomatic patient did experience drug-induced liver injury that was resolved after discontinuation of danuglipron.

However, patients should still be monitored for potential serious adverse effects, as investigators identified potential new concerns.

Furthermore, C-reactive protein has greater prognosis for lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and ovarian cancer.

The drug is also approved for adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

The designation addresses the unmet need for prevention of H5N1, which remains a global health risk, and a phase 1 trial of the vaccine was initiated in November 2024.

Pharmacists have positive impacts on health outcomes for diabetes and patients using CGM devices, including reductions in A1c.

Investigators find 5 distinct obesity trajectories that influenced brain morphology, function, and cognition.

Hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea are considered independent risk factors for cardiovascular diseases as well as diabetes.

Jenna Anderson, CEO of KiHealth Inc, and Amanda Wiley, marketing manager of HealthSource Marketing, discuss the evolving role of pharmacies in at-home testing.

Stephanie Downing, MBA, discusses expanding pharmacy services, clinical workflow efficiency, and revenue growth, highlighting the shift from traditional pharmacy roles to providing expanded clinical services.