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July 15th 2025
Receiving a COVID-19 vaccination vastly reduced the risk of long-term hospitalization, necessitating dialysis, and morbidity in patients hospitalized with acute kidney injury related to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Finerenone Approved by FDA for Treatment of Adults With Heart Failure
July 14th 2025Previously indicated to reduce the risk of end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in chronic kidney disease, finerenone is now approved for patients with HF directly, offering a new treatment option.
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Highlights From NLA 2025: Early LDL-C Reduction and Emerging Therapies
July 9th 2025The 2025 National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions highlighted a strategic shift toward early, aggressive cardiometabolic intervention, underscoring the vital role of pharmacists in implementing emerging therapies and optimizing cardiovascular risk reduction.
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Building a Sustainable Pharmacogenomics Program: A Pharmacist’s Perspective at Ochsner Health
July 7th 2025Serena Mitaly, PharmD, outlines how Ochsner Health is building a sustainable pharmacogenomics program by integrating clinical decision support tools into the EMR, educating providers, addressing reimbursement barriers, and expanding the role of PGx pharmacists in personalized medicine.
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PCAB Accreditation as a Safety Net: GLP-1 Demand and the Spotlight on Compounding Standards
June 27th 2025As compounded medications gain popularity amid drug shortages, concerns about safety, quality, and regulation have intensified, making Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) accreditation a safeguard for consistency, oversight, and public trust in compounding pharmacy practices.
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