New COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Cause Confusion Among Public, Health Care Providers
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.
Itch Relief, Lesion Control Are Key Focuses in Managing Pediatric AD
Researchers aimed to understand the treatment goals and preferences of young patients with atopic dermatitis and their caregivers.
FDA Approves Clesrovimab-cfor for Prevention of RSV in Infants
The therapy is the first and only RSV preventative option using the same dose regardless of patient weight.
Pharmacists Provide Harm Reduction Services to Patients With Substance Use Disorder
Our whole country needs to do better in providing harm reduction services, including naloxone and syringe service programs.
RFK Jr. Removes All Members of CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices
The move follows the announcement of updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which was announced on X.
Pneumococcal Burden Remains Despite Immunization Expansion
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to lower the pneumococcal recommendation to 50 years in October 2024.
Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Increases With Hepatitis B, Gestational Diabetes
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.
FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension
Widaplik is a single pill combination of telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide used to lower blood pressure in adult patients.
Wildfires Have Significant Impacts on Respiratory Health
There were more fires in the span of a 13-year period from 2005 to 2018 than in the previous 2 decades.
Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is associated with a significant financial burden, with an estimated cost placed at $650 billion annually in the US.
Measles Outbreak Reaches Over 800 Confirmed Cases in the US
Building trust with patients through fact-based information could help boost vaccination rates to the desirable coverage.
TikTok Videos on IBD Provide Low Quality Information
Social media platforms provide an opportunity for pharmacists to create accurate content on inflammatory bowel disease for younger patients.
GLP-1s Associated With Increased Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Investigators found that longer durations of GLP-1 use were associated with increased risk of nAMD.
Passport to Protection: Best Practices for Travel Vaccines in the Pharmacy Setting
Pharmacy team members can help patients prepare for upcoming travels, ensuring they are up to date with the recommended vaccines for their locations.
Statins Have No Additional Antidepressive Effects as Add-On Treatment
Investigators found that simvastatin added to escitalopram for patients with obesity and major depressive disorder did not have increased antidepressive effects.
Mangos May Help Support Postmenopausal Heart, Metabolic Health
Postmenopausal women who ate mango daily for 2 weeks had lower blood pressure measures and lower total cholesterol.
Addressing Underdiagnosed Diabetes Prevents Complications, Increased Mortality Rates
A significant number of patients remain unaware of their diabetes, signaling a need for better diagnostic efforts.
Once Daily Acne Therapy Shown to Reduce Lesions, Inflammation
ASC40 blocks facial sebum production by inhibiting de novo lipogenesis in sebocytes and inflammation by decreasing cytokine secretion and Th17 differentiation.
Diabetes Microvascular Complications Linked With Cognitive Impairment, Depression
The associations and strengths of these links varied by the complication type, including diabetic nephropathy, neuropathy, and retinopathy.
Natural Disasters Pose Risk to Heart Health
The primary challenges include disruption in medication supply and increased demand for essential medications due to heightened health concerns.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Affiliate Pharmacy Network Aims to Support Independent Pharmacies
A conversation with Erin Albert, MBA, PharmD, JD, DASPL, chief of pharmacy relations, network and privacy, at Cost Plus Drugs.
Researchers Call for More Data on Impact of Social Determinants of Health for Treatment of Menopause
Social determinants of health have significant impacts on health and quality of life, but little is known about the impact during menopause.
Esaxerenone Shows Cardiometabolic Benefits for Hypertension, T2D
Esaxerenone is a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor blocker that is being studied for its effectiveness for diabetes-associated mineralocorticoid receptor-related hypertension.
Weathering the Storm: Pharmacists Exemplify Resilience in the Wake of Natural Disasters
In the aftermath of natural disasters, pharmacists play an essential role in the disaster relief team.
Common Barriers Inhibit Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake Among Older Adults
The most common barriers to vaccination included finances, logistics, availability of information, and hesitancy or refusal.
Pneumococcal Serotype Can Determine Clinical Disease Outcomes
Invasive pneumococcal disease is a cause of morbidity and mortality in the US, despite the availability of vaccination against the disease.
Semaglutide, Antibody Combination Protects Lean Mass During Weight Loss
Results from a phase 2 trial showed that semaglutide combined with trevogrumab, with or without garetosmab, helped patients preserve lean mass and achieve greater fat loss.
Pharmacists Provide Relief After Natural Disasters
Pharmacists are indispensable members of the disaster relief team, playing a crucial role in ensuring the continuity of care during and after a natural disaster.
FDA Approves New Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Adults, High-Risk Patients
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.
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