Alana Hippensteele, Lead Editor

A global phase 2/3 study of opaganib in patients with severe COVID-19 is set to be expanded, following FDA review of the data from the phase 2 study of the drug and RedHill Biopharma’s receipt of its recommendations.

A more sensitive test capable of detecting heart function issues early in cancer treatment may be beneficial in preventing heart failure.

The time to treatment deterioration in pain in chest, dyspnea, and cough was found to be comparable between patients who received lorlatinib and patients who received crizotinib.

Although challenges around COVID-19 vaccine production and delivery have been addressed and improved in recent months, problems have continued in the implementation of a national vaccination program.

Statins have become a standard part of treatment for certain patients with cancer to prevent cardiotoxicity and promote antitumor activity.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant decline in the volume of overall heart surgeries, as well as an increase in deaths following coronary artery bypass grafting, according to research.

A deep learning model was found to support the identification of imaging biomarkers on screening mammograms, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

In a recent statement updating its progress with COVID-19 vaccinations, Walgreens explained that it has administered more than 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations at LTC facilities and among additional vulnerable populations.

A 5% weight loss over 2 years in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer was associated with worse outcomes, according to new research that investigated the BMI data of these patients.

Due to public enthusiasm for electricity and its potential curative properties in the 19th century, several new inventions were patented to fulfill the desires of the people.

Communication plays a critical role in coping strategies around health and financial challenges, according to a recent qualitative study that investigated how people cope with these challenges.

The classes of approved cell and gene therapies are expected to expand rapidly in the next few years based on projections in the field.

To date, 45.4 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine have been supplied to the US government, according to a recent update from the company that details progress on their ongoing collaboration with the US government.

A recent comprehensive, prospective study of smoking habits among patients with non-small cell lung cancer demonstrated a high rate of smoking reduction and cessation following entry into the phase 3 early-stage trial.

Across the country, independent community pharmacies are vital resources in areas without many other pharmacies or health care providers accessible to patients.

In a discussion regarding racial disparities and impediments to getting more people of color vaccinated, Laurie Zephyrin, MD, MPH, MBA, vice president of the delivery system reform at The Commonwealth Fund, explained some of the key factors.

In the early 19th century, hydropathic institutes became all the rage after Priessnitz miraculously healed himself following a rib injury that his doctor had proclaimed would lead to certain death.

There are 3 more COVID-19 vaccines that are expected to become available in the United States in the coming months from AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax, with specific implications for each one.

In a recent congressional hearing, the NACDS submitted a statement underscoring the critical role of pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy teams in the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts taking place across the country.

During medieval times, there were few items more desirable at a medical dispensary than these 2 products derived from animals.

Patients with AML that has gone into remission following initial chemotherapy were found to remain in remission longer and have improved OS if they took a pill form of azacitidine as a maintenance treatment.

When conducting a cesarean delivery, the use of a wound infusion pump in combination with enhanced recovery efforts was found to reduce opioid use by more than 80%.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Brian Nightengale, president of Good Neighbor Pharmacy, on what the implementation of the recent unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Rutledge v. PCMA may look like.

Data from a phase 1b/2 trial investigating the treatment of CCA with the combination of silmitasertib plus gemcitabine and cisplatin in comparison with gemcitabine and cisplatin found a statistically significant difference.

The treatment of 5-fluorouracil with levofolinate and irinotecan was found to be well-tolerated and effective as a second-line treatment for patients with gemcitabine-refractory advanced pancreatic cancer.

In the 1800s, snake oil was brought to the American West from China, where it was used in traditional Chinese medicine practices.

In a progress update on COVID-19 vaccine administration and testing in Walgreens pharmacies, speakers discussed the rollout and implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination process in LTC facilities.

Data from a phase 1b/2 study investigating onvansertib as a treatment of KRAS-mutated mCRC demonstrated that 42% of patients achieved a PR and 67% demonstrated a durable response ranging from 6.1 months to 13.7 months.

There has been a 25% increase in food insufficiency among Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study.

Following the release of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 response strategy, NCPA issued its support and urged the government to also consider engaging independent pharmacies in its implementation.