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Immunocompromised older adults developed fewer antibodies against RSV following vaccination compared with immunocompetent individuals.

Over 70% of children and young people with long COVID reported improvements in their symptoms within 24 months of their initial positive SARS-CoV-2 test.

Although each of the product samples of phenibut contained the actual active ingredient, the exact amount of the active ingredient was inaccurate and, in one sample, found to be at a higher dose.

Pharmacists can educate patients on controlling risk factors and stay up-to-date on emerging therapies like SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone that can slow disease progression.

Lp(a) is a critical risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, but current lipid-lowering therapies are largely ineffective at lowering Lp(a) levels.

Female adolescents were at an increased risk of experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms compared with males.

Some outsourcers and pharmacies have capitalized on the shortages, producing compounded versions.

The potential treatments include ivermectin, methylene blue, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and low-dose naltrexone.

The disparity highlights opportunities for pharmacists to get involved and address health disparities.

Plaintiff argues that "blacklisting” certain individuals with opioid prescriptions was unlawful.

Pharmacists are crucial in educating patients, identifying eligible individuals, and promoting uptake of the newly expanded RSV vaccination recommendations for older adults.

Study results show that the updated BNT162b2 XBB vaccine is effective in preventing hospitalizations or emergency department visits associated with COVID-19 complications.

Muvalaplin is an oral, small molecule inhibitor that can reduce lipoprotein(a).

Individuals who refused a pneumococcal vaccine were associated with low collective responsibility and confidence in vaccine efficacy and safety.

Federal legislation would seek to foster development of antibiotics.

High levels of the Oscillibacter genus of bacteria were associated with reduced cholesterol.

Adoption barriers include insurance coverage, patient and provider education, and regulatory hurdles that require aligned initiatives across stakeholders.

Proper reporting of errors and near misses helps maintain compliance and improve patient safety.

Researchers recommend early vaccination against herpes zoster to mitigate the risks.

Pharmacists can significantly improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management by promoting non-pharmacological interventions.

The monoclonal antibody demonstrates the ability to reduce the incidence and improve symptoms related to sleep disorders and psychiatric disorders such as anxiety.

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses the concept of reproductive justice and ensuring Black maternal health efforts are not left behind with Regina Davis Moss of In Our Own Voice.

Patient education on the risks of the long-term illness can help overcome vaccine hesitancy.

Despite the explosion of public interest in these drugs, ongoing shortages and debates over compounding made access difficult.

Pharmacy Times attended the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium from December 10 to December 13.

Short-term spinal cord stimulation could provide long-term pain relief and improve the overall quality of life for individuals with herpes zoster-associated pain and postherpetic neuralgia.