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A pharmacist can offer up to date knowledge on the clinical evidence behind new drugs, serving as a source of guidance for patients amongst the controversy with aducanumab and other new medications for Alzheimer disease.

Parents or legal guardians of children in this age range are now able to schedule appointments for vaccination.

A single 1200 mg subcutaneous dose of casirivimab and imdevimab (Regen-COV, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals), a preventative COVID-19 treatment, reduced the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% during months 2-8, according to additional results from a phase 3 trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Compound W is used to help remove warts, corns, and calluses.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome typically causes overly flexible joints and stretchy, fragile skin.

The investigators found that older adults who studied Spanish had similar improvements to critical cognitive skills as those engaged in brain training activities specifically targeting those skills.

Diurex Water Capsules treat bloating, swelling, and other signs of water weight gain related to menstrual symptoms.

By inhibiting SGLT2, dapagliflozin reduces reabsorption of filtered glucose.

Pharmacies and shippers can be active participants from the loading dock to the front door by using available data and analytics to make better business decisions in successfully shipping their next patient medication.

The new drug application submission of parsaclisib (Incyte) was based on data from several phase 2 studies that evaluate the treatment.

Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, associate professor of clinical sciences at Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discusses common themes or key points being raised in the field of psychedelic medicine at recent conferences.

Swim-Ear helps to soften, loosen, and remove earwax.

Voltaren treats osteoarthritis pain in the joints amenable to topical treatment, such as the knees and the hands.

Endometriosis most commonly involves the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining the pelvis.

In a clinical study of healthy adults, Dyanavel XR tablets were deemed to be bioequivalent to amphetamine extended-release oral suspension in patients with ADHD.

Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, associate professor of clinical sciences at Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discusses some best clinical practices for psychedelic-assisted therapy in terms of assessing pharmacological profile.

Structural changes to the COVID-19 virus highlight the need to expand the research efforts.

Dulcolax, for the relief of occasional constipation, contains lactose and sucrose.

Dulaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Symptoms of classic Fabry disease appear during childhood or the teenage years.

The FDA is currently reviewing a New Drug Application for vadadustat in this patient population, and a Prescription Drug User Fee Act date has been set for March 29, 2022.

Aducanumab-avwa is a monoclonal antibody that is the first treatment of its class designed to target the amyloid β protein, a biomarker of Alzheimer disease and other dementias.

Pharmacy managers must be transparent and should work to establish an environment where people want to trust one another and feel good about doing so.

The investigators caution that the quality of the evidence is variable and an optimal formulation or dose remains unknown.

Preparation H works by temporarily narrowing the blood vessels in the area, which decreases swelling and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.

Dupilumab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus.

In addition to the prevention of disease in children, COVID-19 vaccination can also limit disruptions in school attendance so that children can participate safely in school and other activities.

The AHA emphasizes the importance of looking at a total dietary pattern, including amounts, balance, combinations, and variety of beverages and food consumer regularly.