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A study shows the first 2 years of life are a vital time to establish healthy sleep routines in infant children.

Further analysis shows that 300 mg lenacapvir tablets plus an optimized background regimen can effectively reconcile a missed dose of lenacapavir injection in patients with HIV.

Experts answer questions to help provide relief for those suffering with postnasal drip.

Prothrombin complex concentrate human-Ians can quickly improve blood coagulation in patients who are at risk of excess bleeding but need urgent surgery.

The data could inform how non–steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-mediated mitochondrial uncoupling could affect other diseases.

Investigators said that warfarin could be considered for individuals with venous thromboembolism who have contraindications to direct oral anticoagulants and those with poor persistence on low-molecular weight heparin.

The low risk of cardiovascular events was observed in all relevant subgroups, including in both males and females with HIV.

Product verification allows technicians to practice at the top of their license and frees pharmacists to interact with patients.

Some devices are being sold OTC for individuals without diabetes to track their health.

With new guidelines surrounding the introduction of peanuts to infants as young as 4 months of age, more work needs to be done to increase awareness among parents and caregivers to prevent peanut allergy at an early age.

Phenotype-based interventions are individualized treatment plans that consider genetic and phenotypic characteristics instead of general restricted eating or exercise management.

The prolonged lack of viral exposure has likely increased the pool of children and adults vulnerable to respiratory syncytial virus, but questions remain.

Patients with type 2 diabetes receiving once-weekly insulin icodec were more likely to reach a hemoglobin A1C level below 7% compared to those who received once-daily insulin analogues.

Further work is necessary to monitor and develop understanding of recovery for individuals with ongoing COVID-19 symptoms.

Pharmacists should provide guidance on issues such as proper drug disposal and potential drug interactions.

An increased demand for methylphenidate products as a result of Adderall shortages has led to a short supply of some popular products, including Ritalin and Concerta.

Selection of a different candidate to manage a national nuclear pharmacy chain spurs gender-based discrimination lawsuit.

Some of the analyzed dietary supplement products were found to contain FDA-prohibited substances.

The study authors said that further investigation is needed to explore specialized care for mothers and newborns who are affected by hepatitis C infections during pregnancy.

John Beckner from the National Community Pharmacists Association speaks with Ben McNabb and Mayank Parikh about pharmacies becoming a major health care destination for patients.

Exercise alone or vitamin D supplementation did not clinically improve cognition in adults with mild cognitive impairment.

New anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody drugs for Alzheimer disease have produced encouraging results in targeting the accumulation of amyloid beta plaques; however, questions remain regarding the risk-benefit profile and cost implications.

Pharmacists working with patients with mental health conditions are able to optimize medication use and improve adherence.

Pharmacists must carefully consider safety concerns and patient privacy.

Legislation would place emphasis back on patient health rather than on cumbersome, time-consuming paperwork.

Major pharmacogenomics organizations continue to recognize the potential relevance of pharmacogenomics for psychiatric medication management, mainly due to its effects on pharmacokinetics.

Notably, the risk of cognitive impairment among retired professional soccer players grows larger by position, with those such as forwards and defenders being most at risk.