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Christian John Lillis discusses the 2025 Peggy Lillis Foundation C diff Summit, emphasizing the enduring need for community-building among survivors, the importance of sustained public health advocacy, and the growing urgency to defend federal health agencies amid political and institutional uncertainty.

Embedding a pharmacist in the dermatology clinic improved clinical and financial outcomes.

After 3 predictive mortality tools demonstrate inefficiency within older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), the authors call for the development of tools tailored for this population.

Mepolizumab gains FDA approval as a promising add-on therapy for COPD patients with eosinophilic phenotype, reducing exacerbation rates significantly.

Ranibizumab injection (Susvimo; Genentech) could offer long-lasting vision preservation and reduce the need for frequent injections in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

At the 2025 SPPCP Virtual Conference, Carolyn Hall, PharmD, BCPS, and Maria Felton Lowry, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, presented a comprehensive and practical framework for pharmacy professionals to build effective, adaptable mentorship relationships.

Yuflyma gains FDA interchangeability with Humira, enhancing patient access to effective biosimilar treatments for various inflammatory conditions.

With each increase in lipoprotein(a) level in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), there was a corresponding increase in risk of experiencing an ASCVD event.

Cefepime-taniborbactam shows promise against resistant infections, but more studies are needed.

In a session at the 2025 Virtual Conference on Pain and Palliative Care, Isabella Zerfas, PharmD, and Abbey Galligan, PharmD, BCPS, explore effective pain management strategies for opioid use disorder (OUD) and complex persistent opioid dependence.

Experts emphasize the importance of tailored vaccination strategies for pneumococcal based on individual risk factors.

RSV vaccination for older adults requires understanding risk factors, using empathetic communication strategies, and proactively identifying eligible patients through careful review of medical histories and care transitions.

Vo discusses how research and mentorship can enhance practice and patient care.

The data were presented at the ESMO Breast Cancer 2025 Annual Meeting.

Studies suggest that prolonged activation of MUC1-C encourages disease progression.

The combination demonstrated improved efficacy compared with ruxolitinib as a monotherapy.

Research reveals pioglitazone, a diabetes drug, may slow prostate cancer progression, offering new hope for patients with both conditions.

A new triple-combination therapy shows promise in improving asthma management, offering hope for millions with uncontrolled symptoms.

Diabetic ketoacidosis poses serious risks for patients with diabetes, requiring urgent treatment to prevent life-threatening complications and ensure recovery.

Health care professionals play a vital role in preventing overdose and ensuring safe use.

Pharmacists compare real-world practice data with clinical trial results and discuss supportive care options for patients.

The authors believe the results may serve as a foundation for hepatitis D virus (HDV) testing among hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive specimens.

The approval expands the therapy’s indication to children as young as 7 years.

A study reveals sasanlimab enhances event-free survival in high-risk bladder cancer patients, offering new hope against disease recurrence.

Pharmacists should continue to emphasize the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing cancer and be prepared to address patient safety concerns.

Naxitamab-gqgk has been added as a Category 2A recommendation in the updated National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for high-risk neuroblastoma, reflecting growing consensus on its role in treating relapsed or refractory disease.

Cynthia Ryan, PharmD, BCPS, discusses practical, evidence-based strategies for pharmacists to identify, prevent, and manage dermatologic toxicities associated with cancer therapies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and proactive supportive care to improve adherence and outcomes.