Jennifer Nessel

In a Pharmacy Times® Insights series, 2 experts agree that communication is incredibly valuable when discussing guidelines and recommendations.

One of the advantages of specialty pharmacy is the ability to work remotely without compromising the care that pharmacists give to their patients.

Pharmacists address proper dosing of anticoagulants in CAD and PAD In a Pharmacy Times® Insights series, 2 experts agree that communication is incredibly valuable when discussing guidelines and recommendations.

Researchers have developed a new way to map the molecules on tumor cells that flag their presence to the immune system.

Mathematicians at Cornell University are using game theory to model how cancer treatment may be administered more sparingly with maximized effect.

A rapid increase in telemedicine during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic could transform the way care is provided in the United States going forward.

New research has discovered new elements to immunotherapy drugs that target programmed death-ligand 1 on the surface of cancer cells.

An oral formulation of azacitidine improved overall survival in patients with acute myeloid leukemia in first remission.

The current observational, longitudinal study focused on patient-reported outcomes on functioning, symptoms, and quality of life in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

The study findings suggest that, while the link between chronic lymphocytic leukemia and melanoma had been known, the rate at which the link occurs is higher than expected.

Novel treatment approach combines a new immunotherapy with stem cell transplantation.

The results of a new study by George Washington University show that about 4 million children worldwide develop asthma annually because of nitrogen dioxide inhalation through air pollution.

A binational team of investigators at the University of California, Davis, has conducted the first comprehensive study to examine the risk factors for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Mexicali, Mexico. They found that citywide, just 1 in 1000 ticks was infected with the disease, but in certain neighborhoods, about 1 in 10 ticks was infected.

Technology solutions such as CourMed will allow better pharmacist-patient communication, adherence, and overall improved patient outcomes.

A new message by the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition—comprised of public health organizations, physician groups, sunscreen manufacturers, and citizens—emphasizes the importance of sunscreen in reducing the risk of melanoma, other skin cancers, and premature aging.1

They cover considerations for planning and executing strategies for patients and coordinating MTM with local pharmacies.

Pulmatrix is set to launch a clinical investigation on the product in 2019.

Researchers predict that the changing nature of the epidemic, driven by the illegal use of opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, has reduced the potential impact of programs that target prescription opioids.

The program aims to reduce the amount of illegal or suspect prescription drugs distributed throughout the United States.

A recent study analyzed how health systems utilize and integrate virtual care into their daily practice.

Along with providing screenings every Thursday in February, including Valentine’s Day, at MinuteClinlic locations nationwide, CVS has also extended its support to American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women with new $15 million commitment.