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The pipeline of hallucinogenic and nonhallucinogenic psychedelic medicines is exploding.

Value-based payment models are becoming increasingly common, leading clinicians to find novel ways to engage patients and improve disease control with the goal of reducing morbidity, mortality, and cost.

Improving collaboration and communication between all members of the health care team is one way to address these challenges.

Milind Desai, MD, MBA shares insight into the REMS program for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

High fluctuations (in the top 25%) in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia and a 23% increase in cognitive decline.

Pharmacists can continue to spread awareness of the importance of receiving a shingles vaccine.

The indication is for patients 12 and older with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) whose disease is not adequately controlled with H1 antihistamine treatment.

The system, currently in early development in Japan, could minimize the need for blood tests, blood pressure cuffs, or expensive wearable devices.

Embracing artificial intelligence and other tools will be necessary to push the field forward.

The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.

Increasing vaccine coverage among adults at highest risk could lessen associated hospitalizations and severe outcomes caused by RSV.

The strongest association is found between asthma and the risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, though these links do not equate to causality.

Use of antitherapeutic medication prescribed for herpes zoster related to lower risk of subsequent dementia.

Community pharmacists are playing an increasing role in sexual and reproductive health services and can provide that trustworthy information to patients.

The label includes postmarking reports showing rare instances of pulmonary aspiration for patients undergoing procedures that require general anesthesia or deep sedation.

The 2024 American Heart Association and American Stroke Association stroke prevention guidelines recommend glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to reduce the risk of stroke in individuals with diabetes and high cardiovascular risk.

The intervention methods—annual asthma reviews, inhaler technique checks, and asthma management plans—were most effective when performed in the same visit.

The data also shows similar results for children with mothers who have pre-pregnancy body mass index outside of normal range.

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses pharmacist-physician collaborations with Amina Abubakar and Stephen Lewis.

RSV vaccination is approximately 77% to 81% effective against hospital and emergency department encounters among older adults.

In the analysis, 34.7% of commercially insured patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma received an influenza vaccination.

White button mushroom can rebuild anti-cancer immune defense while slowing cancer growth.

Despite their proven abilities, organizations such as the American Medical Association still oppose so-called “scope creep.”

There has never been such widespread and popularized use of compounded products due to shortages. Will consumers rise up with pitchforks if the party is shut down?

Karyne Jones highlights the importance of pneumococcal vaccination for those 50 years and older, especially in communities of color.

Kristi Veis discusses the importance of flu vaccinations and the role of pharmacists in administering them.

LBL-034 could be best in class in treating individuals with multiple myeloma.