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Research presented at DDW 2024 found there was no significant association between immune response and hepatitis B vaccine types in patients with Hepatitis C.

Berdazimer topical gel is the first in its class and is the only topical prescription medication to treat molluscum contagiosium that can be applied by patients or caregivers outside of a medical setting.

Unregulated tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” has led to serious adverse effects. But while health officials warn the public about its potential dangers, others are concerned stigmatization could ruin any future chance of the drugs medicinal use.

These aflibercept biosimilars are used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy.

Beyond improving glucose control, hybrid closed-loop glucose monitoring systems offered indirect benefits like reduced fear of hypoglycemia and improved sleep quality among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week suggests that including omega-3 rich foods, or omega-3 supplements, into a healthy diet could offer additional protection against colorectal cancer alongside regular screening.

A poster presented at Digestive Disease Week showed that patients with MASLD taking semaglutide achieved significant weight loss while preserving skeletal muscle indices.

Researchers examined the suicide rates of NCAA student-athletes from 2002 to 2022.

Health care providers must listen to patients who voice their experiences with post–COVID-19 condition symptoms. Only then can a clearer picture of the condition emerge for the millions of patients who have the near-invisible disease.

Findings from the FAMS-T1D study show that structured goal-setting and achievement significantly enhance self-efficacy and self-care in emerging adults.

In case you missed it, this week we had news about joint business ventures in pharmacy, an uptick in fentanyl seizures across the US, sunscreen safety, and more.

Check out important updates from the FDA for the week of May 13.

Since diabetes technology innovation, combined with strong patient demand, has outpaced current evaluation methods, investigators are calling for new approaches that “keep up with the times.”

Amgen’s Tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra) is the first and only approved DLL3-targeting bispecific T-cell engager therapy for the aggressive form of lung cancer.

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Over half of the money is set to assist the overall effort to stop the virus, while the remaining funds will go to dairy farms affected by the bird flu outbreak.

Efsitora (efsitora alfa) from Eli Lilly met its primary endpoint of non-inferior A1C reduction compared to insulin degludec and insulin glargine in 2 phase 3 studies.

Chris Schaffner, PharmD, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy and Apothecary Coffee in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss his joint business venture.

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Type 1 diabetes (T1D), which once predominantly affected children, is increasingly affecting older adults in the US, with prevalence rates peaking in those aged 45 to 64, according to recent research.

The company’s version of the opioid overdose medication will be $10 cheaper than branded products and is set to be available in stores later this month.

Cutting through the noise of social media is key when educating patients on how to make better choices for their skin.

Different weight loss therapies provide a wide range of benefits to patients with T1D—but they have some potential adverse effects.

Dynavax plans to meet with the FDA to discuss how the company can provide additional data to support the approval of its 4-dose Heplisav-B regimen and expand protection for adults with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis.

Warm weather means one thing: People are eager to be outdoors. Although sun protection is paramount, sunscreen options can be daunting. How can pharmacists help?

For Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Drug Topics sat down with Colleen McCabe, PharmD, BCOP, to glean clinical insights into promoting skin cancer awareness in the community pharmacy.

During World Asthma Day on May 7, advocacy groups for asthma awareness addressed the need for better worldwide education.