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Investigators believe that an effective HIV vaccine would need to produce broadly neutralizing antibodies that would work on different strains of the virus.

Of the types of drugs analyzed, tranquilizers were the most often misused, followed by stimulants, opioids, and sedatives.

Investigators also recommended a method of knotting and tucking in the sides of a medical mask, in order to minimize the leakage of air around the edges.

Experts say the clinical presentation of herpes zoster in pregnant women should be carefully monitored and reported for further assessment, especially if it is associated with other signs of COVID-19.

Across all of the nations studied, investigators found that the United States accounted for 58% of all prescription drug sales but just 24% of the volume.

The investigators said the undertreatment of coronary artery disease in women largely stems from a failure to recognize key differences in cardiovascular risk factors and symptoms in women.

Investigators are working to create a second generation of the vaccine, adapted to target variants with mutations similar to those found in South Africa.

Of 192 study participants who received Breyanzi, 73% achieved a response, including 54% who had minimal or no detectable lymphoma remaining following treatment and 19% who achieved a partial response.

The clinical trials analyzed were from the United Kingdom, Brazil, and South Africa, where COVID-19 variants are of significant concern.

The diagnosis and management of neurologic conditions can be more complex when patients are at the extremes of age.

Cardiovascular health risks exacerbated by lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic will become an even more critical issue in coming years.

Pharmacy Times interviewed Randall A. Oyer, MD, president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers, about how the COVID-19 pandemic is going to impact cancer mortality.

MET exon 14 skipping alterations occur in approximately 3% of adenocarcinomas and approximately 2% in other lung neoplasms, making them attractive potential targets for lung cancer treatment.

According to the CDC, the ability to evade natural or vaccine-induced immunity could be the most concerning consequence of emerging variants.

Rather than having an intrinsically lower risk of severe COVID-19, the patients in the study may have adhered more strictly to social distancing guidelines compared to the general population.

Pharmacy Times interviewed Randall A. Oyer, MD, president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers, about how screening can help reduce cancer deaths.

The study authors found marked improvements in rates of hazardous prescribing over the 12-month study period and the success of the intervention was sustained at the end.

Study shows the greatest hesitancy in seeking emergency medical services among families living in under-resourced communities, which highlight health inequities that already exist during the pandemic.

The drug is a novel, nonopioid, sustained-release local analgesic indicated for use as postsurgical analgesia for up to 72 hours.

The participating national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks represent more than 40,000 pharmacy locations and is a key component of the administration’s national strategy to expand access to vaccines.

Despite rising cancer death rates during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Randall A. Oyer, MD, said it's not too late to reverse it.

Three international cardiovascular outcomes trials are currently examining the cardioprotective effects of different influenza vaccine formulations.

Pharmacy Times interviewed Randall A. Oyer, MD, president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers about the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on cancer clinical trials.

The level of protection for the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine was 72% in the United States compared to 57% in South Africa at 28 days post-vaccination, suggesting lower efficacy against the emerging South African variant.

With increasing rates of diabetes and its risk factors, the researchers emphasized the urgency of developing effective interventions.

In addition to stress and burnout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists face threats of physical violence and online doxxing.

Interventions to reduce suffering, restore connections with others, and maintain safety are essential, and normalizing conversations about suicidal ideation and suicide itself is important.

Studies have shown that patients with Parkinson disease admitted to the hospital experience longer hospital stays and increased mortality than age matched control groups.

In addition to communicating about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, uses for online portals include requesting prescription refills, seeking advice on health concerns, and scheduling appointments.

Study finds that death was significantly less likely for type 2 diabetes subjects taking metformin, compared to those not taking metformin.