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Study: COVID-19 May Become Endemic Without Vaccine
Barring a successful vaccine, COVID-19 may experience a yearly outbreak similar to the flu.
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More Than Half of Heart Failure Patients On 10 or More Medications
After hospital admittance, the number of patients with heart failure who are on 10 or more medications rises.
Treatment Considerations for Herpes Zoster
Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is often painful and in some cases last more than a year.
New Pet Glucose Monitoring System Arriving in Pharmacies
Dogs and Cats have different blood make-ups and need a specifically calibrated device for glucose monitoring to manage diabetes.
Study: Residency Affects Chronic Conditions
A recent study found that where you live affects the risk of chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and depression.
Young Women Fair Worse After Heart Attack Compared With Men
Women found to have worse outcomes after a first heart attack than men.
FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Hodgkin Lymphoma
The FDA approved an expanded label for for pembrolizumab for adult patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
Study: Age Not Connected to COVID-19 Susceptibility
Age has been connected to symptom severity and mortality in COVID-19, however, it does not affect susceptibility to infection with the virus.
Link Between Insomnia, Anxiety in Mothers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Investigators found a link between the sleep quality of mother and child related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: Delays in Colorectal Cancer Screening Could Increase Mortality
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many routine colorectal cancer screenings to be delayed.
Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Tend to be Healthier, Younger Than Hospitalized Influenza Patients
Those hospitalized for COVID-19 are, on average, younger and healthier than hospitalized flu patients.
Look for Opportunities: Women Pharmacists Discuss Work-Life Balance
On Women Pharmacists Day, 5 industry leaders discuss work-life balance, job advancement, and mentorship.
US Insulin Prices Drastically Higher than Other High-Income Countries
Insulin prices are 8 times higher in the United States than 32 other high-income countries combined.
Multiple Sclerosis Increases Risk of Unemployment
Several risk factors for multiple sclerosis, such as disease progression and fatigue, increase the risk of unemployment.
Mandates Fail to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates, Coverage
Study shows that human papillomavirus vaccine mandates do not increase coverage or vaccination rates among vulnerable communities.
Study: SARS-CoV-2 Virus Relieves Pain
A new study suggests that COVID-19 relieves pain, which is why many patients do not experience any symptoms.
Study: Vitamin B Helps Concentration in Those Experiencing First Episode Psychosis
B-group vitamins may prevent concentration from worsening in those experiencing first episode psychosis.
Blood Pressure Medication Reduces Influenza Mortality
A new study suggests that blood pressure medication may help reduce influenza deaths.
Chewing Gum Effective for Vitamin Delivery
One in 10 Americans are vitamin deficient. Chewing gum may help.
Some Experts Believe COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely Before Fall 2021
Despite some government projections that a vaccine could be made available in early November, a fall 2021 date is more likely, according to a recent study.
Dietary Fructose Worsens Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Like diabetes, Inflammatory bowel disease may also be linked to a high-fructose diet.
New Study Supports Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 in Enclosed Spaces
A new study contradicts the popular belief that COVID-19 is spread through close contact with droplets.
Arkansas Attorney General: States Must be Able to Regulate PBMs
An upcoming court case will decide whether states can regulate pharmacy benefit managers.
Study: Menopause Increases the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Women with 2 or more moderate to severe menopause symptoms are at a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Cardiovascular Disease Prevalence Changes Depending on Income Level
Cardiovascular disease incidence decreased for the top 20% of earners, but showed varying growth for the bottom 80% of earners depending on the condition.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin Reduces Hospital Stays, Progression to Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Patients
Intravenous Immunoglobulin helps to improve hypoxia, which can reduce the need for mechanical ventilation.
COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Well Tolerated in Older Adults
A messenger RNA coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine was well tolerated in older adults.
Telepsychology Has Increased 12-Fold Since Beginning of Pandemic
The highest increase in remote delivery of mental health care was reported in those working in outpatient facilities and in women.
Prescribing Drugs During Pregnancy Should Not be a ‘One Size Fits All’ Approach
Lower birth weight babies may not be able to metabolize medication as efficiently as normal weight babies.
Study: Individuals with Preclinical Alzheimer Disease More Likely to Fall
Individuals with asymptomatic Alzheimer disease are more likely to fall than those who are not on track to develop dementia.