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Pharmacists play an essential role in ensuring the medication is dispensed to patients with high atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.

The findings further the understanding of respiratory virus immune evasion mechanisms and uncover how RSV-NS1 can target therapeutic intervention

Using 1 nicotine-containing electronic cigarette was significantly correlated with an increase in residual volume and total lung capacity in patients with asthma.

Pharmacists can help facilitate more organized efforts to improve measles vaccination uptake for children aged 5 and younger by identifying socio-demographic gaps within this population.

By sharpening our vaccine confidence skills and advocating for expanded immunization scopes of practice, we can help improve convenient vaccine access in the US.

In July 2024, the FDA approved the supplemental new drug application for roflumilast cream 0.15% for patients 6 years and older.

Jake Galdo and Annie Eisenbeis discuss their vaccine gap closure program and the ability to utilize the model beyond vaccines.

"Risk Less. Do More." plans to partner with national, state, and local organizations to provide resources to families and communities on how to protect themselves from RSV, influenza, and COVID-19.

Eight areas of improvement were developed as part of national initiative with stakeholder involvement.

Examples include reviewing antibiotic doses, identifying drug-drug interactions, and implementing fall prevention strategies.

Pharmacists can play a crucial role in educating patients on the proper storage and administration of evolocumab.

Previously, the device was indicated for the management of type 1 diabetes in patients aged 2 years and older.

For pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.

Medication therapy management reimbursement can be a driving factor to work toward statin implementation in this patient group.

The guidance, if finalized, would revise considerations about switching studies for proposed interchangeable biosimilars.

Clinical improvements for patients with diabetes seen in a collaboration between the University of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

Inflammatory conditions such as celiac disease can require care consideration and monitoring to manage iron deficiency

Pediatric patients weighing 20 kg to <50 kg should take 20 mg of apremilast twice daily and children weighing at least 50 kg should take 30 mg twice daily.

In an initiative to close vaccine gaps in local Missouri communities, pharmacists and community health workers proved essential.

Pharmacists can be essential sources of education for patients, offering them guidance on safe use and proper dosage.

Building trust between techs and patients makes administering vaccines easier and increase immunizers’ confidence.

For adults receiving the 15 mg dose, tirzepatide sustained weight loss with an average reduction of 22.9% in body weight compared with 2.1% for the placebo.

Let’s shine the spotlight on ourselves, and let’s begin to heal.

In Finland, season of birth, notably autumn and winter, was associated with the development of asthma and allergic rhinitis.

In Missouri, community health workers partnered with community pharmacists, CPESN, and others to develop a state-funded program to address vaccine gaps in local communities.

Pharmacists can help caregivers by recommending a healthy balanced diet containing high vitamin D intake and supplementation when needed.

Investigators compare the impact of semaglutide for preserved ejection fraction and reduced ejection fraction, which both have different causes and responses to treatment.

The researchers found that unusual and dramatic changes in weather as well as heavy rainfall helped aid in the pathogen’s evolutionary change.