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July 15th 2025
Obesity and type 2 diabetes in youth significantly increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, highlighting the need for early intervention and healthy habits.
PCAB Accreditation as a Safety Net: GLP-1 Demand and the Spotlight on Compounding Standards
June 27th 2025As compounded medications gain popularity amid drug shortages, concerns about safety, quality, and regulation have intensified, making Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) accreditation a safeguard for consistency, oversight, and public trust in compounding pharmacy practices.
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ACIP Recommends Adults Receive Seasonal, Single-Dose Influenza Vaccines Free of Thimerosal
June 26th 2025The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 5-1, with 1 voter abstaining, to recommend that adults receive seasonal influenza vaccines that do not contain the preservative thimerosal.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Significantly Increase Risk of Diabetic Microvascular Complications
June 24th 2025HMGCR inhibitors were found to significantly increase the risk of experiencing microvascular complications in patients with diabetes, whereas NPC1L1 inhibitors were found to reduce the risk.
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ADA 2025: Ready-to-Use Glucagon Empowers Diabetes Patient Safety
Ready-to-use glucagon simplifies hypoglycemia rescue by providing easy-to-use options for patients and caregivers.
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ADA 2025: Breaking Barriers in Glucagon Prescription
Experts discuss the low prescription rates of ready-to-use glucagon for individuals with diabetes.
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