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According to the study authors, with a higher antigen valency, antibodies have more sites to latch onto; however, including a higher antigen valency in a vaccine does not mean it will work better.

The patients were identified for testing through contact tracing or by developing symptoms, with 22% never developing symptoms, 20% initially asymptomatic but developing symptoms later, and 58% being symptomatic at their initial test.

In a new study assessing the demographics of the groups less likely to receive the flu shot, researchers find the biggest determinants of whether an individual was vaccinated for the flu.

Study suggests up to 75% of online pharmacies are illegitimate and pose serious health concerns.

Although 68% of adults say they get a flu vaccine at least some years, poll results found that younger adults and Black Americans are significantly less likely.

Despite an ongoing long-term debate, no link was found between cancer and the use of ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and other common antihypertensive drugs.

In a Pharmacy Times' webcast on immunization practices during the pandemic, thought leaders discussed considerations and best practices regarding the administration of vaccinations.

The study evaluated whether conditions such as depression in adolescence are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

In a viewpoint article published in JAMA, researchers proposed reforms that could improve the authorization and approval process during public health crises to increase the public’s trust in the agency.

The development of the COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 has expanded into a phase 3 trial that is enrolling 30,000 adults aged 18 years or older to assess its safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity.

An analysis of phase 3 study data found that 99% of patients who received inclisiran showed a significant placebo-adjusted reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).

From navigating online classes to adjusting to either cancelled or switched experiential learning rotations, the pandemic has changed the lives of pharmacy students worldwide.

Athletes and endurance athletes are at an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

Contrary to previous studies, the rate of cognitive impairment has increased over the past 20 years.

A recent survey showed that 86% of community pharmacists plan to offer the COVID-19 vaccines once they become available, whereas another 12% responded that they want more information to determine their decision.

A study linked cognitive impariment to worse prognoses in a larger group of heart failure patients.

Evolocumab in combination with statins and other lipid-lowering therapies was found to significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Millions of Americans have vision impairments and ensuring their access to websites is not only important for their health but is also a good business practice.

Investigators found that approximately 36% of the patients studied received a dosage strength of 250 mg of morphine over a 5-day period, above the CDC’s threshold for risky opioid prescribing.

New research contradicts previous observational studies on the effect of vitamin D supplements in severe asthma prevention.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has urged governors and state executive teams to take actions to support vaccine access for patients from their local pharmacies.

Although a study suggests that patients may show a clinical improvement when receiving a 5-day course of remdesivir, investigators said this is of uncertain clinical significance.

Metabolic studies have found that although pregnancy reduces the body’s sensitivity to insulin, lactation may restore it.

The new studies found that for some patients, the use of steroid medications to reduce inflammation slighly increased the likelihood of needing hospital care for COVID-19.

Researchers at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa observed a statistically significant correlation between the occurrence of obesity and negative outcomes from COVID-19.

The US government will purchase 150 million of the new rapid COVID-19 tests in a $750 million deal with Abbott Laboratories, according to CNBC.

Following the issuance of several emergency use authorizations by the FDA that allow at-home sample collection, it is imperative for the pharmacy team to stay abreast of current testing recommendations and limitations.

Although dementia-related deaths appear to be underreported overall, a study showed especially striking discrepancies for Black, male, and less educated older adults.

In an analysis, participants ages 56 and older produced neutralizing antibodies higher than those seen among patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

The results showed higher rates of vaping and marijuana use are associated with fewer EVALI cases per capita.