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Smart inhalers have the potential to address the challenges faced by patients and health care professionals in the management of respiratory diseases.

Most web searches for insomnia were done between midnight and 5 am, when people are typically asleep.

According to the study results, women interested in medical cannabis reported marginally lower levels of support from their primary care provider and significantly less support from specialist physicians.

The authors noted that if regulatory agencies maintain the well-documented safety testing protocols that have been developed over the years, COVID-19 vaccines will be safe and trustworthy.

Originally approved in 2018, baloxavir marboxil is indicated for patients aged 12 years and older.

By volunteering with the American Red Cross, pharmacists can continue to help support communities who are struggling during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

In the midst of a pandemic, visibility and interoperability have never been more critical when it comes to medication inventory.

The companies expect to product up to 50 million doses globally before the end of 2020, and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021.

Results from 2 pooled post-hoc analyses of phase 3 ORION-9, -10, and -11 trials evaluating inclisiran demonstrated the treatment was well-tolerated and effective.

A genetically edited form of herpes simplex virus altered to prevent it from avoiding an immune response outperformed a leading vaccine candidate.

Additional non-oral options could provide more manageable forms of PrEP treatment for patients, potentially increasing global uptake of PrEP in the future.

In the medieval period in Europe, the rise of alchemy as a field accelerated interest in the search for an elixir of life.

The NCPA and NACDS both applauded the HHS announcement regarding the partnerships with national and regional chain pharmacies and independent pharmacies to maximize access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kelly M. Schulz on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses, such as community pharmacies.

Researchers find that blue light exposure should be of concern to organizations, which may be able to improve employee performance by minimizing their exposure.

The findings show that vaping changes the expression of genes and production of proteins in respiratory cells, as well as altering virus-specific antibody production, according to the study.

Those wearing a facemask while exercising may feel an increased sensation of dyspnea, however, there is little evidence that this medical condition is occurring.

The study was done in an effort to help quickly develop pharmaceutical treatments for COVID-19 by repurposing existing drugs known to effectively treat other viral diseases, according to the study authors.

Results of a recent study confirmed that patients already taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) should not discontinue taking them due to COVID-19 infection.

For patients with COVID-19, the combination of the disease and preexisting atrial arrhythmias may create a pathologic synergy that significantly increases the risk for major adverse cardiac events and death.

The research team described how approximately 12 minutes of acute cardiopulmonary exercise affected more than 80% of circulating metabolites, including pathways linked to a wide range of favorable health outcomes, thus identifying potential mechanisms that could contribute to a better understanding of the cardiometabolic benefits of exercise.

Trends and comfort levels have changed among consumers, pharmacies, and payers from 2019 to 2020 as it relates to pharmacist-provided services and value-based performance programs.

Although it is commonly known that children experience bullying over food allergies, new research suggests that parents and guardians do as well.

The researchers examined the health records of more than 1100 adults, who had an average age of 45 years, were 52% female, and who are participants in the ongoing Childhood Determinants of Adult Health study.

Although the announcement comes when many patients are trying to avoid unnecessary trips to stores or physicians’ offices, the offerings of Amazon will have a massive impact on traditional retail pharmacies.

Approximately 5% of women with kidney failure use contraceptives, which could lead to unintentional pregnancies in this high-risk group.

Green spaces were also associated with an improvement in air quality.

Individuals who regularly consume chili peppers may live longer and may have a significantly reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer

Patients may develop a vitamin C deficiency over the course of their COVID-19 illness, since vitamin C is consumed at a more rapid rate if an infection is active.