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Greater prevalence of hand eczema among health care professionals working in COVID-19 units linked to increased hand sanitation habits.

The changes will almost certainly widen access for patients seeking medicated abortions in states without legal obstacles.

Biomarkers are commonly used by physicians to assist in the earlier diagnosis of some of the most common fungal diseases.

Embracing these new standards is the right thing to do for patient safety.

Some US pharmacies are experiencing medication shortages as a result of COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus cases.

Study finds a strong decline in hepatitis C incidence in the years immediately following broad access to direct-acting antiviral drugs.

The subcutaneous formulation could enhance treatment options by providing high consistency in drug exposure and a convenient administration method.

In addition to the physical symptoms of long COVID, patients have reported vocal, verbal, and cognitive issues that disrupt their ability to communicate.

Patient-centric models of medication delivery that provide cost, transparency, convenience, and accessibility solutions are vital for patients to successfully navigate the current health care system.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read articles on Pharmacy Times in 2022.

Pain management and the opioid epidemic dominated the top health system articles in 2022.

The National Institute of Health’s grant funds a phase 2 clinical trial of doxycycline in a large group of individuals with the 2 conditions who are smokers or used to smoke.

In 10 states, the data showed more than 26% of women had limited accessibility to mammography, primarily in the Rocky Mountains and the South.

Participants who survived Hodgkin lymphoma as children showed signs of being biologically older than their peers, with a heightened risk of cognitive problems.

The phase 2 GO29781 study showed that 80% of patients who had received at least 2 prior therapies achieved durable response rates with mosunetuzumab-axgb treatment.

Jawad Saleh, PharmD, BSPharm, BCCCP, BCPS, clinical manager of Pharmacy Services at the Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses how pharmacists can treat postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Results show possible impact of using Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ ibrutinib in the front-line setting, providing additional data on chronic lymphocytic leukemia therapies.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these are the most popular articles in the zoster space, published on Pharmacy Times® during 2022.

Intravenous tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) has been approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in individuals who are hospitalized and receiving systemic corticosteroids and supplemental oxygen.

The FDA approved lenacapavir, which is the first approval of a drug in a new class of antiretrovirals for the treatment of HIV-1 called capsid inhibitors.

The FDA's approval includes the group indication for all current and future EGFR TKIs, including erlotinib, osimertinib, and gefitinib.

HOPA DEI Committee chair Kamakshi Rao, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP, noted that on the DEI journey ahead, the oncology pharmacist should be front and center as part of the treatment team.

The analysis found that individuals in underserved communities were as much as 34% less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Calcitriol may offer protection from the harmful effects of the chemical in drinking water, analysis shows.

The protein is vitally important and could be a prognostic indicator and potential therapeutic target.

Alex Barker founded The Happy PharmD to provide career coaching and career development classes, and since 2017, the company has helped over 1,500 pharmacists.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these are the most popular articles in the cholangiocarcinoma space, published on Pharmacy Times® during 2022.

A controlled substances diversion prevention program (CSDPP) that aligns with the revised ASHP guidelines is critical to ensure patients are protected from occurrences of drug diversion.

An anti-cancer vaccine that is now in clinical trials shows promise as a preventative agent. However, experts are unsure when it will be widely available.

In addition to ongoing staffing patterns and new technology, an expert said pharmacies will have to adapt to new ways of educating students and staff.