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Genetic mutation affects cryptochrome proteins, which are 1 of 4 main clock proteins involved in regulating the biological clock.

By reducing the need to be seen by a provider first, patients can treat infestations earlier, increasing the chance of treatment success.

Higher fitness levels reduced the risk of developing atrial fibrillation by up to 50% in a study of Black male veterans.

Compared with a placebo, deucravacitinib was more effective in treating plaque psoriasis.

Despite presenting in only 18% of cases, 16% of all COVID-19 patients only present with gastrointestinal symptoms.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many cardiovascular rehabilitation programs to go virtual.

Palm oil contains abundant quantities of vitamin E compounds, which include tocopherols and tocotrienols.

Trial that is evaluating the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 in COVID-19 is expected to be fully enrolled by the end of November.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Amanda Epp, MBA, CEO of ScriptDrop, on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected consumer behavior trends in the switch to digital prescription fulfillment.

Further, the study showed cabotegravir was 89% more effective than daily oral FTC/TDF for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Further, the study showed cabotegravir was 89% more effective than daily oral FTC/TDF for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Not only did cognitive behavioral therapy help insomnia, it also improved symptoms of depression and anxiety.

The rising global death toll, in addition to the economic consequences of the pandemic, have led many calls to mandate a COVID-19 vaccination if and when a vaccine is approved.

According to lead study author Melissa Melough, as many as 80% of Black pregnant women in the United States may be deficient in vitamin D.

The transmission of COVID-19 depends almost entirely on human behavior, meaning temperature and humidity do not play a significant role, study suggests.

Statin use in certain patients may lead to increased muscle pain so severe it can affect adherence.

Frequent or chronic use of oral corticosteroids can lead to serious adverse effects in patients with asthma, including weight gain, diabetes, immunosuppression, and adrenal insufficiency.

Investigational COVID-19 antibody was authorized in a 700 mg dose for adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older and should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis and within 10 days of symptom onset.

A new study suggests that COVID-19 antibodies remain in the body for up to 5 months.

Even in a relatively asymptomatic case of COVID-19, it is possible that the virus could have fostered retrograde reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.

Pfizer and BioNTech plan for submission to the FDA for an Emergency Use Authorization soon after the required safety milestone is achieved in mid-November for a promising novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Sleep deficiency may impair the ability to cognitively filter intrusive memories and thoughts when confronted with reminders of them, according to a recent study.

The processes involving the high prevalence of diagnosis and over prescription undoubtedly play a role, but it is possible that the infra-diagnosis and lower prescription rates in men could be a factor, according to the study authors.

Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the FDA to expand the use of rivaroxaban in patients with peripheral artery disease.

Rite Aid announced the launch of its rebranded identity as part of its RxEvolution strategy, which is designed to transform the company into a leading whole health destination.

Novel COVID-19 vaccine uses nanoparticles instead of targeting the spike protein.

Because influenza has a long seasonal cycle, the question regarding whether multiple influenza vaccinations, spaced throughout the season, could provide added protection has arisen.

The pharmacist plays a critical role in supporting the care plan developed between the patient and the physician.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Rich Morino, senior director of health care solutions at LexisNexis, on how using social determinants of health in tandem with clinical data can benefit pharmacies.

Patients recently diagnosed with cancer are significantly more likely to quit smoking and remain tobacco-free if they receive frequent phone counseling over an extended period of time.