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Pneumococcal disease incidence decreased in adults after pneumococcal vaccines began to be used in children due to indirect protection, with fewer adults found to carry the bacterium that causes disease.

Rick C. McCoy, RPh, and Marge McCoy, RPh, combine decades of experience working side by side with a dedication to serving their island community.

Legislative efforts regarding cybersecurity are ongoing, but individuals and organizations should remain vigilant.

Rising health care costs and the complex nature of medication management have prompted PBMs to adopt AI tools to enhance patient outcomes, streamline claims processes, reduce waste, and design smarter, data-driven health plans.

Researchers developed a method to stabilize respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) fusion (F) proteins, advancing potential vaccines for both viruses.

Using multiple physicians or pharmacists can result in a lack of coordinated care, missed medication interactions, and overlooked contraindications.

Tryptophan, found in turkey and other foods, affects serotonin and melatonin production.

Evidence suggests that precautionary measures in elementary schools were able to effectively mitigate large increases in disease transmission.

In trials, blood pressure reductions were maintained over extended periods, suggesting that the drug could offer a sustained effect.

These findings are significant in understanding interactions between glucagon-like peptide-1 medications and thyroid dysfunction because prior research has shown conflicting results.

However, pharmacists can help mitigate these effects.

The proposed rule would increase access to semaglutide for millions of Americans.

Once relatively obscure, PBMs are now front and center in debates over drug pricing and access. Their future role will have profound implications not only for how medications are priced but also for how pharmacies conduct their operations.

Although shingles is more common in adults, children who have had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine can develop shingles.

Augmentation is a condition in which RLS symptoms intensify or change in response to long-term dopamine agonist treatment.

Postpartum depression (PPD) rates also had notable increases in those with class I and class II/III obesity.

Investigators also found that vaccination for those aged 27 to 45 produces a higher number needed to vaccinate.

Exposure to pollutants PM2.5 and NO2 was found to increase the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy and of the allergy persisting.

At least 1 patient had a fraudulent tax return filed using illegally obtained personal information.

Oral phenylephrine is a common ingredient in OTC products, but its clinical efficacy is questionable. The FDA is considering removing it from the market.

Findings highlight the unmet medical need for outpatient interventions and preventive measures that can reduce hospitalizations.

The disappearance could impact updates for surveillance strategies and vaccine development.

Community health care workers help support both primary care and school settings by assisting with medication administration and communications with staff.

Commonly cited factors influencing uptake of pneumococcal vaccination included knowledge of pneumococcal disease and vaccine benefits, recommendations from health authorities, and perceived risk of infection.

Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) currently has no FDA-approved treatment and is associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis.

Women aged 40 to 44 years at the time of natural menopause showed about a 30% decreased risk for asthma incidence.

When you’re unsure about answering a patient question, err on the side of caution and refer them to a pharmacist.

Investigators also established a negative association with higher vitamin C intake and diabetes prevalence.