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May 2nd 2025
Despite benefits for reducing drug costs, community oncology practices face the unintended consequences of the IRA.
FDA Approves Expansion of Shingrix for Prevention of Herpes Zoster in Immunocompromised Adults
July 26th 2021Zoster vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted has been approved by the FDA for the prevention of herpes zoster in adults 18 years of age and older who are, or will be, at an increased risk of shingles because of immunodeficiency or immunosuppression.
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Survey Finds 3 in 10 Americans Increased Supplement Use Since COVID-19 Pandemic
July 23rd 2021A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Samueli Foundation found that 29% of Americans are taking more supplements compared with before the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the nationwide percentage of supplement-takers to 76%.
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Study: Ultra-Processed Food Associated With Higher Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
July 22nd 2021Because white meat, unprocessed red meat, dairy, starch, fruit, vegetables, and legumes were not associated with the development of IBD, the way that the food is processed may confer this risk of IBD, rather than the food itself.
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Expert: The Future of Products Containing Rare Cannabinoids is in Pharmacy
July 22nd 2021Pharmacy Times interviewed Dennis O’Neill, president and board member of BIOMEDICAN, on the outlook around the future of biosynthesis therapeutics that use rare cannabinoids to treat a range of health issues, from mental health disorders to diabetes.
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The Reasons Behind Bipartisan Support for Granting Pharmacists Provider Status for Medicare Part B
July 21st 2021Ken Perez, MBA, vice president of healthcare policy and government affairs at Omnicell, outlined what has led to legislation granting pharmacists provider status gaining bipartisan support.
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Leveling Up for Flu Season in the COVID-19 Era: How One Pharmacy Is Rising to the Challenge
July 21st 2021Kevin Day, PharmD, president of Day’s Miami Heights Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio, discusses how his independent pharmacy is gearing up for influenza season while continuing to deliver COVID-19 vaccines safely.
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Biomarkers in the Brain May Predict ADHD Diagnosis With 99% Accuracy
July 21st 2021Specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, could potentially serve as a biomarker for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in Frontiers in Physiology.
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