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Although fentanyl is potent and often deadly, it is not passively absorbed into the bloodstream.

Study shows combining brentuximab vedotin with the standard chemotherapy regimen reduced the risk of relapse in children with high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma by 10%.

A session presenter at the ASCP 2022 Annual Meeting explained how the COVID-19 pandemic significantly magnified the importance of infection prevention and control practices in long-term care.

Intravenous iron reduced the risk of hospitalization for heart failure or cardiovascular death by approximately 20%.

A session presenter at the ASCP 2022 Annual Meeting addresses research investigating the value of preventative treatments when patients have a limited life expectancy.

Chlorthalidone was associated with more individuals with potassium levels below 3.1 mmol/L, suggesting a greater risk of hypokalemia.

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists executive director and CEO explained how staffing struggles in long-term care facilities can be an opportunity for pharmacists to expand the ways they provide support beyond immunizations alone.

Beth Macy, author of New York Times-bestselling book Dopesick and executive producer and writer on the Hulu series “Dopesick,” explains how FDA-approved drugs that treat opioid use disorder still aren’t getting into the hands of patients who need it most.

Experts said the results will likely not alter practice and clinicians will likely continue to use torsemide.

Next-generation research shows that targeting specific Kir channels, which regulate salt reabsorption in the kidneys, could improve diuretic function in kidney patients.

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said that misinformation is the most common cause of death in the United States.

Researchers outline new findings about the connection between hyperkalemia and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors during a session at ASN Kidney Week.

Applying the principles of precision medicine to peritoneal dialysis could improve the flexibility and personalization of care for dialysis patients.

WHO has released a global plan for hepatitis B elimination by 2030, including goals to increase pediatric and maternal immunization and to improve screening and treatment.

Elranatamab is a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-CD3-targeted bispecific antibody.

Promising data suggest triplet regimens may more effectively treat patients with unresected and metastatic intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Among heart failure patients, those who were at risk of social isolation had a worse attitude about advance care planning.

Daniel Weiner, MD, MS, associate professor at Tufts University, discusses effective treatment approaches for diabetic kidney disease at ASN Kidney Week.

Pharmacists are the premier medication experts within health care, who understand more about medication interactions than most physicians and have the unique ability to prevent complications, improve adherence, and save lives.

Some of the most frequently noted biotin interferences are with immunoassays for thyroid markers, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide.

Among nicotine users, there was an approximately 4 beat per minute jump in heart rate after vaping or smoking.

Investigational broadly neutralizing antibody shows promise as potential as a first-in-class treatment option for HIV.

Researchers observed disparities in health outcomes between Black individuals and White individuals due to stroke, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.

The results showed that these participants were more than 27 times as likely to develop VTE, more than 21.5 times as likely to be diagnosed with heart failure, and 17.5 times as likely to have a stroke.

Pre-planned safety reviews performed for the duration of the study found that the investigational vaccine is well-tolerated with no safety concerns for both the vaccinated individuals and their newborns.

Double-digit inflation, low reimbursement rates, and staffing shortages present obstacles.

Phase 3 trial evaluated luspatercept-aamt and shows highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in red blood cell transfusion for those with myelodysplastic syndromes.

Investing in adequate education and training of new employees up front can save a considerable amount of time and money on the back end.