Brian Nowosielski

As pharmacists move away from opioids in pain management, researchers present the use of supplemental OTC products to assist patients’ acute pain.

Using a novel pharmacy vulnerability index, researchers identified US regions at the most risk of becoming pharmacy deserts.

Among various weights and diabetes diagnoses, researchers explored the differences in patients’ food perceptions when considering weight management and appetite.

A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project presents the continued challenges pharmacies face since Congress’ failure to pass PBM reform at the end of 2024.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discussed the common trends in GLP-1 use she’s seen amongst her patients as well as her extensive experience working with this medication class.

Researchers compared changes in diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio during midlife with that of hippocampal connectivity and cognitive function in later life.

With minimal pharmacological treatments coming to market for chronic pain, researchers have explored new technologies for advancing pain treatment across the globe.

US Senators on both sides of the aisle came together to announce the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act.

Representatives from Cencora’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy Network discussed legislation created to improve declining pharmacy rates and who is accountable for addressing pharmacy deserts.

Researchers analyzed historical characteristics of bleeding disorders among women by highlighting clinical challenges and management strategies.

Researchers investigated the health benefits, utilization, harms, and costs associated with the use of alternative methods for colorectal cancer screening in Australia.

IQVIA released a report detailing pharmacists’ authority to administer vaccines in the US as well as adults’ overall vaccination rates by state.

Jennifer Zilka and Kyle Pudenz, DBA, introduced the issue of pharmacy deserts and discussed what has been driving store closures across the US.

Among postmenopausal women, researchers explored associations between intentional weight loss and waist circumference (WC) reduction and mortality.

The event will focus on clinical practice expansion for community pharmacies and how to make them a revenue-generating health care destination.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations experts warned of the potential for bird flu to become a pandemic event if officials don’t prepare quickly.

Don Roosan, PharmD, PhD, discussed the artificial intelligence of ChatGPT and how it is currently being used in clinical pharmacy practices.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discussed her experience when beginning to counsel patients using GLP-1 medications.

Clinical pharmacists were asked to provide interventions to improve their patients’ rate of not showing up to a pharmacy appointment.

The Cut Hypertension Program operates in barbershops across the Bay Area in California. The program’s lead pharmacist joined us to discuss main themes and goals of the new initiative.

Researchers conducted a survey asking pharmacists their perspectives on addressing patients’ social determinants of health.

Researchers investigated the acceptability of community pharmacy-led influenza vaccination and patients’ willingness to return for future immunization.

Researchers analyzed the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and obesity cancers, with a focus on the mediating role adiposity plays throughout the process.

In a third installment of our interview series with Chris Robinson, MD, PhD, we looked at the future of pain management and emerging technologies being used for treatment.

Researchers determined the prevalence of weight management interventions among patients who were obese and received an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis.

Researchers explored the differences in off-label prescribing between pharmacists and physicians among a cohort of patients in pediatric palliative care.

In a search for new treatment and prevention strategies for pain in patients with fibromyalgia, researchers explored bioavailable nutraceuticals and phytochemicals like polyphenols.

GSK announced its ANCHOR-1 and ANCHOR-2 phase 3 trial results for depemokimab’s efficacy and safety in treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Researchers explored out-of-pocket spending on maternity care and classified their findings by race and ethnicity.

Exploring data from the past 20 years, researchers investigated the end-organ complications from alcohol in adolescents and young adults.