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Only 9% of older adults who reside in the United States had been vaccinated to protect themselves from RSV this fall and winter.

Study findings suggest that biomarkers could provide greater insight into different disease mechanisms and how treatments options could be more beneficial for certain patients.

Jon Martin, US commercial lead of biosimilars at Organon, discusses how making their biosimilar Hadlima the preferred product on the Veteran Affairs formulary will help lower treatment costs.

Dupilumab (Dupixent; Sanofi) showed greater reductions in mucus plugs and greater improvements in airway volume and flow for individuals with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma.

Walgreens will start dispensing the abortion pill as soon as a week.

The effects of acupuncture were independent of sex, age, medication use, and coexisting conditions, according to the results of the study published in BMJ Open.

The investigators included 24 studies across 7 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and the United States.

Investigators determined that the vaccination reduced the prevalence of vaccine serotypes with an effectiveness of 89.6% based on the study results.

Individuals with persistent COVID-19 symptoms had an objectively greater cognitive deficit than individuals had never had COVID-19.

This grant funding is a part of the company’s 3-year Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative.

Topical niacinamide stabilizes the skin's outer barrier, reducing water loss and improving moisture levels in the epidermis.

VK2735, a dual agonist of glucagon-like peptide 1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, is being developed as a potential treatment for various metabolic disorders.

There is a growing number of technologies, processes, and treatments being discovered in the quest to extend life.

Dietary interventions can reduce the risk of preeclampsia and other hypertensive conditions that occur during pregnancy.

Repairing the intestinal epithelial barrier is paramount in the treatment of IBD.

The 3 bimekizumab indications include psoriatic arthritis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

The case study of the medical mission in Peru serves as a poignant example of the indispensable role clinical pharmacists play in health care teams, especially in challenging and resource-limited environments.

By understanding the nuances of PBM audit strategies, pharmacies can implement proactive measures to mitigate risks of recoupment, payment suspensions, and, in severe cases, network termination.

The podcast highlights addressing misinformation, the impact of celebrity endorsements in pharmaceuticals, and the important role of pharmacists in educating patients.

Many psychedelics being studied for clinical use are not "magic mushrooms", rather clinical drugs formulated using good manufacturing practice standards.

Gepotidacin was compared with the combination of ceftriaxone and azithromycin in adolescent and adult patients with uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea.

The data follow the FDA approval of omalizumab for the reduction of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that can occur after exposure to 1 or more foods.

The results were presented as a late-breaking poster presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Meeting.

Tune into this episode of "Public Health Matters" to learn about the importance of cultural competence when addressing health care disparities and promoting health equity in diverse communities as well as special guest Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon's advocacy work.

The new indication includes individuals with HIV who have suppressed viral loads with known or suspected M184V/I resistance.

In addition to current treatment regimens, 2 experts discuss how available options can vary between adult and pediatric patients.

Experts sheds light on gaps in gender and use of referrals, health literacy, and medication access in the treatment of patients with heart failure.

Investigators found genetic evidence that certain sleep behaviors can be risk factors for lifespan.