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Besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension (Besivance) is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.

A new analysis suggests that boosters can provide ongoing prevention of death and hospitalization.

Vaccines can help protect against certain strains of HPV, the virus that causes genital warts.

But gene therapy may be the next big change; researchers recently identified a calcium modulator that protects the optic nerve in mice.

Olive oil consumption increased from 1.6 grams per day in 1990 to approximately 4 grams per day in 2010.

How would you respond to these patients' questions?

Midol treats painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.

Cabotegravir (Apretude) is indicated for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection.

Ganglion cysts commonly develop along the tendons or joints of the wrists or hands, as well as the ankles and feet.

Study results suggest that infection with Epstein-Barr virus may be the leading cause of multiple sclerosis.

There are many opportunities for pharmacists to hone and overcome their personal discomfort with exercising power and to broaden their repertoire of leadership skills.

Most pharmacists see a transition from transactional care to more direct patient care responsibilities.

Daridorexant (Quviviq) is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.

Nikzon Hemorrhoidal may temporarily relieve itching, burning, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.

For the acceptance of a combination COVID-19 flu vaccine, the team asked participants whether they would be willing to take a combination COVID-19-flu vaccine as a single-shot every year.

Educate and remind patients to use appropriate OTC products to help protect, restore, and maintain the natural skin barrier.

Based on the results, the investigators found that a cloth face covering reduced emissions in all directions to about 2 feet compared to the 4 feet of emissions produced when coughing or speaking with no mask on.

Study data showed that increased levels of infection, inflammation, and metabolic alterations frequently observed in people with depression and psychosis may be a cause rather than a consequence of these disorders.

National Pharmacist Day is celebrated each year on January 12 and it is a chance to celebrate the incredible work that pharmacists do for their patients.

In a subset of 537 patients receiving the IV therapy across 178 clinics, there was a 54% response rate and 30% remission rate.

Responses elicited by the pneumococcal vaccine for all 20 serotypes were similar whether administered with the COVID-19 vaccine or with placebo.

Patient engagement can support pharmacists in discovering a wider range of potential drug interactions while promoting medication safety.

Well-designed incentives and education can help address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and bolster vaccination rates.

Earlier analyses also demonstrated the same potential of BBV152 against SARS-CoV-2 alpha, beta, delta, zeta, and kappa.

Histaminum is for allergies caused by pollen, ragweed, mold, dust mites, and pet dander.

Inclisiran treats adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who require additional lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

Giant cell arteritis frequently causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain and vision problems.

Pharmacists can field dermatological questions and help provide relief for this uncomfortable ailment,

Compensation was a positive, while workload, management, and lack of work/life balance are the top reasons for dissatisfaction.

The research team hypothesized that younger people having more social contacts across age groups and the timing of vaccinations could have made a difference.