Aislinn Antrim, Managing Editor

Based on study findings, Moderna plans to submit for regulatory approval in the first half of 2023 for mRNA-1345, a novel vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus.

Specific data and results for pembrolizumab in patients with advanced or unresectable biliary tract cancer will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting and will be submitted to regulatory authorities.

Study highlights the impact of individual expectations for positive and negative outcomes.

The investigators observed a 96.8% S. aureus reduction in stool and a 65.4% reduction in the nose among patients who received the probiotic.

Surgical embolectomy and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation demonstrate favorable safety and efficacy profiles.

In a phase 3 trial, empagliflozin significantly reduced the risk of kidney disease progression or cardiovascular death in adults with chronic kidney disease by 28% compared with placebo.

New findings reveal the previously misunderstood mechanism by which PCSK9 degrades the low-density lipoprotein receptor.

In patients with HER2-expressing metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma administered zanidatamab, the median duration of response was 20.4 months, with a median progression-free survival of 12.5 months.

The Amazon Pharmacy service will also have pharmacists on-call 24/7, according to the announcement.

Overall survival data were immature at the time of interim analysis and follow-up will continue to the next analysis.

The oral SGLT2 inhibitor has been shown to reduce blood sugar and improve glycemic control as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

The new strategy would propose annual COVID-19 vaccines, much like annual flu shots.

Patients who received the interventions reported improved anxiety and pain levels.

OR-449 is being developed for both adult and pediatric patients with adrenocortical carcinoma, as well as other cancers known to express a high level of steroidogenic factor-1.

The impact of RSV includes serious financial challenges, strained relationships, and mental health concerns.

CAR T cell gel eliminated the residual tumor cells in almost all mouse models, allowing the mice to survive when they otherwise would have succumbed to tumor recurrence.

Individuals with higher caffeine levels were less likely to have liver fibrosis, while higher levels of non-caffeine coffee components were associated with reduced fatty liver index scores.

The model can predict the chronological ages of cognitively normal participants with an average absolute error of 2.3 years, which is about 1 year more accurate than an existing model.

The vaccine was 88% effective at preventing pertussis among infants younger than 2 months when administered during the third trimester of pregnancy.

COVID-19 infection was significantly associated with increased risks of several conditions, including loss of smell and taste, concentration, and memory impairment.

The mean annualized bleed rate was reduced by 80% from baseline and Factor VIII usage was reduced by 94% in year 3 compared to baseline.

It is too early to know how patients could potentially change their microbiome to reduce their diabetes risk.

The scholarship is accepting applications until February 28, 2023, and 4 pharmacy school students will be announced in April.

Clonidine works on adrenergic receptors in the brain, which are known for their role in fight-or-flight responses and are believed to be activated in post-traumatic stress disorder.

Label update removes a previous limitation that stated the medication should not be used as initial therapy for treating patients with type 2 diabetes.

The analysis found a median progression-free survival of 14.2 months in the ripretinib arm, compared with 1.5 months in the sunitinib arm.

The risk of severe COVID-19 continues to outweigh the rare risk of post-vaccination myocarditis.

Pharmacists report a myriad of reasons for joining the profession, including the connections they can build with patients.

Workload, work-life balance, and management continue to be the top 3 drivers of job dissatisfaction.

Although cardiac amyloidosis was previously believed to be rare, more recent diagnostic advances and awareness have led to an increasing number of cases.