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Understanding differences in the various levodopa formulations and assisting with medication therapy management is a crucial role for pharmacists.

Sharon Rimon, NP, shares insights on the rectal administration of fecal microbiota therapy, highlighting its efficacy, ease of adoption in clinical practice, and benefits for patients.

An integrated strategy can simplify the development of antibody-drug conjugates.

Less manufacturing time could be the difference between a patient receiving this life-saving therapy vs not.

The transformation brought about by these technologies is akin to a revolution in health care.

On a flight home from ASHP Midyear in December, one pharmacist stepped up to the plate in a medical emergency.

Decentralized clinical trials are emerging as a method by which to address gender bias in clinical research.

Investigators determined the effectiveness of behavioral activation psychotherapy versus antidepressant medication management for inpatients with heart failure and depression.

Defective RNA editing in cells in the pancreas may spur the body to initiate an inflammatory attack against its own cells.

Compared to embolization alone, the systemic treatment combination nearly doubled progression-free survival among patients with unresectable liver cancer.

The immune checkpoint inhibitor increased inflammation within the tumor, which may be linked to better response to nivolumab treatment.

Dual supplementation can reduce bone loss more than supplementation with vitamin D alone.

Two directors of outpatient services at Allegheny Health Network highlight the significance of Meds-to-Beds in promoting medication adherence while improving patient experience.

Providers can consider the patient’s medication history, comorbidities, or migraine type to help choose a first line treatment or refer the patient to specialized care.

Radioligands may be able to deliver radiation to advanced tumor cells anywhere in the body.

No established standard of care currently exists after spread to the lymph nodes.

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Compared to TACE alone, durvalumab plus TACE and bevacizumab reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 23%; however, further research is needed to assess OS.

In hospital pharmacies, roughly 2% of pharmacy spend can be overcharge.

Pharmacists can also ensure proper education and selection of therapy before and after discharge.

Scott Soefje, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, discusses the multifaceted role of oncology pharmacists in diverse care settings, emphasizing their collaboration in treatment decisions and adaption in the evolving landscape of cancer care.

Jennifer Marsh, PharmD, BCCCP, discusses the current standard of care for hepatic encephalopathy, highlighting challenges in treatment, prescription drug coverage, transition of care, and outpatient treatment access.

The candidate has already demonstrated anti-tumor activity in chemotherapy-naïve patients.

Since 2000, as the number of CDIs has surged, morbidity and mortality also have increased.

Migraine headaches are considered a leading cause of disability around the world.

Tune in to this special episode for an exclusive insight into the future of health technology and wearable innovation, including a glimpse into the world of CES 2024.

According to the FDA review, patients with CKD receiving denosumab for osteoporosis who are on dialysis or have CKD-MBD are at the highest risk of severe hypocalcemia.

Tune into this episode as Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS , and Harini Bupathi, Esq, attorneys at Frier Levitt, engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the evolving landscape of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) audit strategies, regulations, and enforcement.