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CKD is a complication of diabetes. Emerging treatments aim to optimize management and reduce risks. Pharmacists are key in applying new evidence to clinical practice.

Corrine Stahura, PharmD, and Sophia Gilardone, PharmD, BCOP, discuss recent clinical trial data and evolving guideline recommendations for HER2- and HER3-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting differences in efficacy, safety, and patient selection criteria.

Elranatamab shows promising efficacy and manageable safety in transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients, highlighting its potential as a treatment option.

New research highlights the significant cardiovascular risks associated with RSV, emphasizing the need for vaccination to protect vulnerable populations.

Daratumumab combined with VRd significantly improved outcomes in transplant-ineligible/transplant deferred patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Epcoritamab shows impressive long-term remission rates in relapsed large B-cell lymphoma, highlighting its potential as a key treatment option.

The FDA approved the MenQuadfi vaccine for young children, enhancing protection against invasive meningococcal disease and its severe complications.

Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, emphasizes the importance of whole-food dietary patterns over macronutrient percentages for improving lipid profiles and cardiovascular health.

Pre-treatment DPYD genotyping significantly reduces hospitalizations and costs for patients with cancer, enhancing safety and efficiency in oncology care.

Corrine Stahura, PharmD; and Sophia Gilardone, PharmD, BCOP, discuss how patient- and treatment-related factors influence the risk of severe toxicity with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Integrated health system specialty pharmacies can improve patient care for non–multiple sclerosis neurologic conditions.

The data from the phase 3 SEQUOIA study are to be presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Imetelstat shows promise in treating myelofibrosis, enhancing survival, and modifying disease biology in patients resistant to JAK inhibitors.

In this roundtable, 3 pharmacy faculty members reflect on how shifting federal priorities and the defunding of research initiatives have impacted their work, communities, and careers—while highlighting the power of resilience, solidarity, and reimagined academic impact in advancing public health equity.

Corrine Stahura, PharmD; and Sophia Gilardone, PharmD, BCOP, discuss the distinct adverse effect profiles of HER2- and HER3-targeted antibody-drug conjugates—particularly the risk and management of interstitial lung disease—and offer practical guidance based on clinical trial data and treatment protocols.

Pharmacists can make the process easier and more convenient for patients.

The authors are optimistic that GADD45A serves as a foundation for therapeutic approaches to slow the progression of heart failure.

RSV vaccines for pregnant women and infants require careful timing and administration.

The process teaches resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness.

Pharmacists improve outcomes by clarifying and delabeling inaccurate antibiotic allergies.

Christian John Lillis reflects on key insights from the 2025 Peggy Lillis Foundation C diff Summit, highlighting the critical role of pharmacists in infectious disease care, persistent challenges in patient outcomes, and the need for renewed investment in public health infrastructure and policy.

Physical activity significantly enhanced quality of life and reduced fatigue and depression in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

APOBEC3 mutagenesis emerges as a key factor in breast cancer treatment resistance, offering new avenues for targeted therapies and predictive biomarkers.

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.