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The FDA has granted an accelerated approval to the combination of nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) for the treatment of eligible patients aged 12 years and older with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Information regarding the opioid crisis, lofexidine hydrochloride versus clonidine, and clinical pearls that pharmacists should know about.

A recent systematic review has shed light on increased glucose intake in the modern diet and the effects on mechanisms in the body.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the US Department of Defense (DoD) an emergency use authorization (EUA) of freeze-dried plasma product (FDP) that is made in France.

Patients on atypical antipsychotics have 3 to 5 times greater risk of type 2 diabetes than others.

Two commonly used agents for the treatment of diarrhea are now being abused to obtain opioid-like highs.

Coffee drinkers with genetic polymorphisms may not need to be concerned with their coffee consumption based on new research.

Naturally produced melatonin tends to decrease with advancing age, so supplementation is a potential intervention for metabolic syndrome.

Do you ever fear that you are growing complacent, and unprepared for any kind of change?

The American Journal of Medicine has published a new article that describes the reemergence of neurosyphilis, and identifies HIV coinfection in individuals in Western countries as a key risk factor.

Prescription Verification is a critical step in the filling process. We should talk about it more with our students and colleagues.

In this clip, Karishma Patel, a PharmD candidate at the Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, explains how finding the right mentors can help pharmacy student to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

The 2018 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, hosted by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, is scheduled for Sept. 2-6 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Thousands of pharmacists were polled for their over-the-counter recommendations in a variety of categories. The picks showed that although they aren’t all in agreement, pharmacists do have some clear favorites when it comes to OTC products for treating coughs, colds, and seasonal allergies.

Who are some of the key players in the smart bottle space?

Vibriosis infections most commonly occur through consumption of raw or undercooked seafood.

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.

New research suggests psychiatric diseases, including ADHD, that affect a patient’s ability to appropriately respond to stimuli may be triggered by the misplacement of an enzyme in the pathway within neurons.

Many patients are starting to record their doctors appointments, and some companies are looking to make this a smoother process.

Varicella-zoster virus can develop into or present as herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Clinicians need to initiate oral antiviral therapies within 72 hours of the onset of ocular involvement.

Studying for the MPJE can be daunting. Numerous online threads offer advice on where to start

Studies suggest vitamin D deficiency is associated with higher risk of pain, so shouldn’t vitamin D supplementation decrease pain?

Officials with the FDA have approved an Alkermes aripiprazole lauroxil (Aristada Initio) extended-release product for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults, according to the company.

Basket studies can be useful to determine if a drug targeting a certain genetic mutation at a particular site may be effective in treating that same genetic mutation found in cancer located in another site of the body.

Being prepared is vital to understanding and resolving future drug shortages.

Tobacco is the leading cause of premature mortality among adults living with HIV.

EPS has released a new 10-pack configuration for all 4 sizes of its Steri-Dropper® sterile ophthalmic dispensing containers.