Aislinn Antrim, Managing Editor

The use of base editing to generate universal, off-the-shelf CAR T cells is a promising approach for relapsed leukemia, with potential implications for the future of gene therapy.

Bispecific antibodies have offered a new treatment approach in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with promising results in preclinical studies for multiple cancers and hematological malignancies.

Telemedicine approaches for HIV can help reduce stigma that is often a challenge in face-to-face clinical settings and eliminate common logistical barriers, such as transportation.

One IVIG product showed overall improvement in neuroprotection, including alleviating cognitive decline and ameliorating AB deposition in Alzheimer disease.

Hypercortisolemia during the late afternoon and early evening is harmful and believed to cause insulin resistance observed with advanced age.

With pharmacies around the country shifting to provide more comprehensive care and becoming true health care destinations, Chichi Ilonzo Momah, PharmD, RPh said she is excited for the future of the field.

In addition to improving risk evaluation in older adults at home, point-of-care testing may help clinicians manage patients with dementia who cannot communicate and those living in depopulated areas.

Correctly diagnosing specific follicular lymphomas and marginal zone lymphomas requires knowledge of the clinical context, including the site of involvement, age, and clinical presentation.

In a previous trial, DARE-19, investigators reported that the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin did not benefit patients with COVID-19 who had cardiometabolic risk factors.

Pharmacists can play a crucial role in educating parents and helping remind them about the childhood vaccine schedule, which can be quite complex.

Results from the VALOR-HCM LTE trial at 56 weeks demonstrated that with longer follow-up, mavacamten continued to reduce patient eligibility for invasive septal reduction therapy.

When children got less than the recommended 9 hours of sleep or took more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, there was a strong link to impulsive behaviors later in life.

Participants indicated that they would be more likely to accept PrEP-related information if it was recommended by a trusted person.

Notably, 65% of the participants experiencing pain at the 2-month follow up were also experiencing pain at their 12-month follow up, suggesting persistent and long-term pain.

Relapses of MIS-C occurred in 2 patients due to rapid tapering of corticosteroids at 2 weeks instead of the standard protocol of 4 to 6 weeks.

Sleep loss is known to impact key processes such as attention, cognition, learning, memory, metabolism, and immune function.

Based on results from a trial of repotrectinib in patients with ROS1-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, the FDA accepted the New Drug Application and set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date of November 27, 2023.

The approach allows investigators to assess post-vaccine response in immunocompromised patients who have received antibody prophylaxis.

The program would aim to incentivize competition in small molecule generics markets, which currently have limited competition.

However, the FDA said an application for zuranolone to treat major depressive disorder did not provide substantial evidence of efficacy.

Study notes that consumers should look for plant-based milk alternative products that list calcium and vitamin D as ingredients.

The prolonged lack of viral exposure has likely increased the pool of children and adults vulnerable to respiratory syncytial virus, but questions remain.

The approval marks the first monoclonal antibody approved to protect all infants through their first respiratory syncytial virus season.

The approval makes remdesivir the first and only approved antiviral treatment for patients across all stages of renal disease.

Express Scripts recently announced the addition of 3 Humira biosimilars to its main formulary.

The approval of norgestrel tablets (Opill) could open the door to other prescription-to-OTC contraceptive switches, although that remains to be seen as other pharmaceutical companies weigh their options.

Study shows equivalent overall survival among younger adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia aged 15 to 29 and older adults aged 30 to 50 with normal BMI.

Using artificial intelligence to sort and respond to patient queries could streamline processes and alleviate provider burnout.

The study also found significant evidence of outcomes disparities between minority populations and White populations.

Less than half of respondents would recommend a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus to a pregnant friend or family member.