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Clinical Pharmacists Play Active Roles in Coronavirus Preparation Efforts

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FDA Analysis Finds Johnson & Johnson Single Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Against Severe Illness, May Reduce Transmission

The FDA could issue an emergency use authorization as soon as this weekend for the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.

Heart Failure Drug May Treat Long-Term COVID-19 Symptom

Investigators found significant decreases in heart rate among patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome who received ivabradine for 1 month.

Practice Pearl 2: Review Guidelines for the Treatment of VTE

Paul Ament, PharmD, reviews the guidelines for the treatment of VTE.

FDA Approves Libtayo as Monotherapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This is the third approval for Libtayo, following approvals as the first immunotherapy for patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma and as the first systemic treatment for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

Pfizer, BioNTech Data Demonstrate COVID-19 Vaccine Stability at Standard Freeze Temperature

If approved as part of a proposed update to the Emergency Use Authorization, the findings could make Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine more widely available.

Study: COVID-19 Pandemic is Widening Gaps in Care

The investigators said rebuilding public health and other social structures will not only assist disadvantaged groups in times of need, but will also help society at large.

Report: States With Greatest Increase in COVID-19 Vaccinations Have Decreasing Hospitalizations

While other factors are causing hospitalizations to fall in the top 10 states, vaccinations could be a significant contributing factor.

Consider History of Vaccines When Advising Pregnant Women on COVID-19 Vaccination

Study suggests the major risks to pregnancy are from maternal respiratory illness due to COVID-19 and urged prevention measures as a key to ensure safety.

Study: Higher Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Heart Failure in Black Patients

Health care providers should monitor blood pressure starting in early adolescence, especially for individuals at high cardiovascular risk, such as Black populations.

Practice Pearl 2: Home Injection Programs for the Treatment of NETs

Megan May, PharmD, BCOP, and Daneng Li, MD, discuss the availability of home-injection programs for patients with NETs, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Study: Americans Went Out More After Face Mask Mandates

Study suggests that when individuals are expected to wear a mask, people perceive a lower risk with leaving home and visiting public locations.

C. Difficile: Updates to Clinical Practice Guidelines

Implications regarding how to properly treat patients with C. difficile infections based on data that have emerged since clinical practice guidelines were last updated.