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Long-term benzodiazepine use has been linked to lasting cognitive impairments, underscoring the vital role pharmacists play in supporting safe deprescribing strategies.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in supporting women through menopause, offering education on treatments, side effects, and long-term health management.

The 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) demonstrated higher vaccine effectiveness against invasive pneumococcal disease or all-cause pneumonia in cohorts of older adults.

New strategies target dormant tumor cells in breast cancer, offering hope for preventing recurrence and transforming patient management.

FDA designates Conexxence and Bomyntra as interchangeable denosumab biosimilars, enhancing access and affordability for patients needing critical therapies.

Pharmacists play a vital role in vaccine education and administration.

FDA accelerated approval speeds access but faces challenges with trial completion, costs, and end point validation.

Pharmacists explore estrogen replacement therapy for young women with POI, discussing safe options and alternatives for managing menopause symptoms.

Environmental factors significantly influence the rising rates of type 2 diabetes in children.

Liposomal vitamin C enhances bioavailability, offering superior absorption and antioxidant benefits compared with traditional forms, promising better health outcomes.

Heavy workloads, lack of recognition, and stressful environments fuel emotional exhaustion, turnover, and patient safety concerns.

Missteps in prescribing and counseling can escalate into catastrophic harm and significant financial liability.

Recent research reveals rising cancer rates among younger and older adults, linking obesity to increased incidence.

Pharmacist Care Day showcased UPMC Health Plan’s commitment to whole-person care through free health services, pharmacist-led outreach, and strong community collaborations in Pittsburgh.

Christina Barrington, PharmD, champions pharmacists' vital role in enhancing health care access and quality, advocating for their recognition as essential providers.

In Danish athletes, long-term anabolic androgenic steroid use was associated with progressively worsened cardiovascular outcomes.

The FDA approves a simplified single-injection treatment for ulcerative colitis, enhancing patient experience with monthly dosing convenience.

A new low-carbon albuterol inhaler shows therapeutic equivalence to original options, suggesting reduced emissions and improved sustainability for patients with asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Explore the role of pharmacists in managing menopause-related vasomotor symptoms with innovative non-hormonal therapies like Elinzanetant.

Total cholesterol and triglyceride levels were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer-related declines in cognitive function, whereas high-density lipoprotein cholesterol provided a protective effect.

Lawmakers weigh cost concerns, clinical outcomes, and regulatory barriers as access to these medications evolves.

Explore the impact of extrapyramidal symptoms on patients, including drug-induced parkinsonism and dystonia, and the importance of early detection and management.

Explore effective non-hormonal treatment options for menopause-related vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats, with insights from pharmacists.

The FDA updates sotatercept's label, enhancing treatment options for pulmonary arterial hypertension and reducing severe clinical events.

Research highlights the link between earlier menopause, cardiac function, and brain health, emphasizing the need for sex-specific dementia risk strategies.

Research highlights the impact of provider type on menopause treatment, revealing a need for standardized education to improve care quality for women.

Language preference significantly impacts access to continuous glucose monitors for type 2 diabetes, revealing critical disparities in diabetes care.

Elinzanetant, the first FDA-approved nonhormonal treatment for menopause-related vasomotor symptoms, offers women a new, effective relief option.