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Jerome Adams, former US surgeon general, discusses the importance of receiving recommended vaccines against influenza and COVID-19 for health care personnel.

Children born moderate to late preterm also showed more behavior difficulties compared with those born early term or later.

Pharmacists must make time for self-care and ensure a proper balance of work and life among their staff and themselves, according to National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Executive Director Al Carter.

Reduced hospital masking and testing policies increased rates of hospital-onset respiratory infections, including RSV.

During a 15-year period, 1 in 5 older adults living with COPD received a shingles vaccine.

Prevalence increased across all subgroups among children and adolescents, with decreases observed in young adults and elderly populations.

Examining challenges in pharmacy school is necessary to solve current problems in the workforce.

Metabolic bariatric surgery rates has decreased in response to increased use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.

These risks were observed to become higher as gestational age decreased.

High-dose vitamin C, when combined with chemotherapy, has shown the potential to double the survival rate of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Investigators say basic immunodeficiency screening should be completed in full for this patient population.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnoses have greatly increased following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The authors recommend that longer assessments with lengthier interventions should be performed to assess potential benefits.

If approved, the new indications include children 6 years and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and children 5 years and older with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis.

Al Carter of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy speaks on recent initiatives to address workforce burnout and stress among pharmacists.

Promoting antimicrobial stewardship and providing patient education are examples of strategies to prevent antimicrobial resistance.

As use of injectable medications increases for diabetes and other indications, proper administration is crucial.

AI-enabled remote cardiac telemetry can help manage stress’s effects on high-risk populations.

The pharmacist’s role includes determining if there are any medications that are contributing to magnesium deficiency for patients with diabetes who are at an increased risk.

The Act is set to end at the end of 2024, which will affect pharmacists’ abilities to administer COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatment that are distributed by the federal government.

Asthma onset earlier in childhood may be linked to more severe difficulties that could extend to executive function abilities.

The biosimilar is approved for the treatment of Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Treatment for RLS includes lifestyle modifications, medication, and in some cases, non-drug therapies, aiming to reduce symptoms and improve sleep and daytime functioning.

The combined effects of cagrilintide and semaglutide in CagriSema offer a dual approach to weight loss and glucose regulation.

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.