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Bimekizumab is a novel, humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that potently and selectively neutralizes both IL-7A and IL-17F, which are key cytokines driving inflammatory processes in plaque psoriasis.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can significantly benefit managed care pharmacy, specifically in contract reading and interpretation.

Obesity is a chronic disease comprised of dysregulated adipose tissue, increasing the risk of developing serious health conditions, and requires more than just losing weight.

In a recent study, 97% of patients had to wait a day before receiving their prescription, and this may worsen the risk of hospitalization.

Reform efforts to consider how health care plans may capitalize on disclosures, balancing out-of-pocket spending access, and how pharmacists can help plan members with the increased transparency of pharmacy benefit managers.

These pharmacies can use electronic medical records to work more directly with providers, monitoring adverse medication effects and assessment schedules and being more tuned into patient needs.

Although all legislation is currently on hold in Congress, there are important actions under consideration for pharmacy, including digital therapeutics, access to care, and health care disparities.

Becoming experts in medical billing for point-of-care testing offers a new avenue for technicians to excel and show their value.

Poor sleep patterns were related to anxiety, depression, body fat gain, and loss of muscle mass in older individuals who are obese.

The expansion of roles is a testament to technicians' indispensable worth in safeguarding medication safety and promoting the profession.

Lecanemab is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma 1 monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid plaques, which are thought to play a role in the development and progression of Alzheimer disease.

Celebrate pharmacy technicians and their crucial role in the pharmacy ecosystem.

Pharmacy technicians are evolving to new roles, working with new teammates

The committee will help the FDA address issues related to digital health technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, cyber security, and patient-generated health data.

Pharmacy Technician Day celebrates the myriad contributions of the unsung heroes of health care.

Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection and said it plans to close several hundred retail stores.

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to discuss how medicine was, and still can be, sweet.

In this episode, John Beckner, RPh, of the National Community Pharmacists Association, speaks with Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, about seasonal immunizations, specifically the new COVID-19 formulations.

Maintaining a strict work-life balance, setting boundaries, and trusting instincts can help technicians manage a challenging workplace.

Investigators created a model to predict asthma exacerbations that can be integrated in WhatsApp chatbot and relies on self-reported data.

Engaging technicians in immunizations has been crucial to public health

My own experience has illustrated how embracing change can lead to growth.

Margaret Ryman, BS, PharmD, BCPS, vice president of Health Systems at McKesson, discussed how she has seen the pharmacy field change and how she is celebrating this American Pharmacists Month.

Sindhuja Merugu, pharmacy technician at Health Mart Family Pharmacy discusses the role of the pharmacy technician, how the pharmacy technician profession has changed, and what is to come in the field.

Many patients would like more education about managing their asthma, which can help to reduce the overuse of short-acting beta-2 agonists.

The study results also indicate no significant difference of venous thromboembolism risk between individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and individuals without.

A study shows a significant increase in left ventricular ejection fraction when using pink noise stimulation with deep sleep.

Although increased knowledge and understanding could increase uptake and acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, action is needed to remove barriers and improve accessibility.