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Snehal Bhatt discusess the need to individualize antiplatelet therapy decisions based on a comprehensive assessment of each patient's unique risk factors for thrombosis and bleeding.

A collaborative health care approach enhances patient outcomes and supports informed decision-making in antibiotic management.

Results of the study showed an inverse relationship between BMI and LDL cholesterol changes for those who adopt a low-carbohydrate diet.

Nemolizumab exclusively targets IL-31 receptor alpha, inhibiting the signaling of IL-31, which drives disease mechanism in atopic dermatitis.

Rural pharmacies and hospitals face unique challenges in maintaining adequate staffing and drug supply inventory to serve patients who often travel long distance.

The approval builds on previous indications for tapinarof, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist, for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Despite the overall decline in medication nonadherence, adult patients with asthma are continuing to report taking less or skipping doses and refilling prescriptions later to save money.

Pharmacists can make a significant impact by providing medication management, promoting nonpharmacologic approaches, supporting patients through life transitions.

The treatments are currently undergoing evaluation in the SOLSTICE trial (NCT05461170).

Pharmacists can help drive the successful adoption of biosimilars by developing educational programs to address provider and patient concerns.

Pharmacists play an essential role in educating patients about various health-related topics, including type 2 diabetes and nutrition.

Pharmacists are crucial skin care experts and should counsel patients on the importance of adjunct therapies like moisturizers and sunscreen when using certain medications.

The full results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at a medical meeting next year as the full results are evaluated.

Compared prednisolone alone, benralizumab with and without prednisolone resulted in fewer treatment failures and stronger VAS scores.

The combination vaccine candidates will be evaluated in 2 separate phase 1/2 clinical trials.

Rural patients face significant barriers to health care access and affordability that contribute to poor hypertension management.

The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23, Pneumovax 23; Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp) demonstrates effective reductions in the risk of hospitalizations.

Further research is needed to identify the influence of high-dose vitamin D supplementation among vitamin D–deficient populations.

The primary challenge facing rural pharmacies include recruitment and retention of staff, the need for pharmacists to handle multiple roles and expertise, and the impact of burnout and stress.

Adults with epilepsy are underrepresented in most CBD trials, including common etiologies.

Brain Health is an emerging research topic, but there is not a standard outcome measure.

Snehal Bhatt emphasizes the need for patient-specific risk assessment and a thoughtful approach to balancing aspirin's benefits and bleeding risks as new treatment options become available.

If approved, the treatment will be the first and only once-daily, oral selective somatostatin receptor type 2 nonpeptide agonist available for acromegaly.

Pharmacists play a key role in vaccination efforts to prevent respiratory illnesses.

Both statins and newer non-statin medications are important in combination to effectively lower atherogenic lipid levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.

By identifying patients at high risk for progressing to severe disease and counseling them on their treatment options, pharmacists empower patients to make informed decisions about their treatment.

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) guidance will help expedite H5N1 bird flu surveillance within the nation’s milk supply and dairy herds.

The authors found high exposure to butylparaben and low exposure to 4-nonylphenol during pregnancy were risk factors for asthma development in children at 4 years of age.