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The new study analyzed KSHV’s latent-lytic switch, a process in which the virus exits its dormancy state to replicate in the host cell.

The safety profile of valoctocogene roxaparvovec in the phase 1/2 study was consistent with previously reported data, with no delayed-onset treatment-related adverse events (AEs).

These real-world findings help support the use of DPI in patients at increased risk of vascular events.

Pegfilgrastim-pbbk is the third oncology biosimilar developed by Amneal to gain FDA approval this year.

Ritonavir (Norvir) is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.

Efforts to decrease hospital readmissions may have been misguided because the United States are already doing better than other high-income nations in this area.

The increased negative health outcomes associated with migraines provide an opportunity for pharmacists in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to support patients.

Analysis also shows a reduction in the need for opiate painkillers, and there was a decrease in other cancer-related symptoms, according to results published in Frontiers in Pain Research.

The medications are linked with reduced negative emotional bias, according to new research published in Biological Psychiatry.

Evinacumab-dgnb (Evkeeza) is indicated as an adjunct to other LDL-C lowering therapies for the treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Health systems must have a flexible workflow in place to allow the use of non-preferred agents to accommodate payer demands and reduce financial toxicity.

Pharmacy Times will be covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting live in Chicago, Illinois, from June 3 through 7, 2022.

Tisagenlecleucel was shown to be effective in high-risk patients, including those who were heavily pretreated or had refractory disease.

The FreeStyle Libre 3 is the most accurate 14-day continuous glucose monitor with a 7.9% overall mean absolute relative difference and readings are sent directly to a smartphone every minute.

Hospital pharmacists can play an instrumental role in controlling the misuse of opioids while ensuring appropriate pain management for their patients.

Nivolumab (Opdivo) with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy and nivolumab plus ipilimumab (Yervoy) approved as first-line treatments for unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Voriconazole (Vfend) is an azole antifungal indicated for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis and Candidemia in non-neutropenics and other deep tissue Candida infections.

Researchers found a significant decrease in cortical silent period duration after sleep restriction in patients with interictal migraine compared to controls.

Further sensitivity analyses to control for family alcohol consumption, family history, liver disease, and smoking, finds no convincing evidence that these factors affected the results.

Research suggests that individuals receiving a vaccine, such as ones from AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, were more vulnerable to infection by new variants.

Taking multiple prescription drugs and supplements can be especially dangerous for individuals with cancer who are about to undergo therapy.

When both the clinical criteria and genetic testing were combined, 6.6 familial hypercholesterolemia cases per 1000 individuals screened were found.

The use of cocaine can cause coronary artery vasospasm, which can lead to myocardial ischemia, acute coronary syndrome, and acute myocardial infarction.

Using machine learning, they find patterns in electronic health record data to help ascertain which individuals likely have the condition.

Investigators establish 2 predictive models, which had excellent performance, and included 90 children.

Treatment with nirogacestat resulted in a 71% reduction in the risk of disease progression among adults with progressing desmoid tumors.

This month's generic product news features clarithromycin, sevelamer hydrochloride, and metronidazole.

Consequences for untreated STEMI patients following the COVID-19 pandemic could include increased mortality, heart failure, and morbidities.