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Individuals that are younger in age, Black, have low levels of education, and low income were associated with a lower chance of getting the flu shot each year.

Ronna Hauser from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), discusses updates regarding reimbursement, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms, and direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.

Understanding the mechanisms leading to weight loss could help identify potential benefits for cardiorenal health in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and sodium zirconium cyclosilicate may be paired with these kidney disease medications to reduce high serum potassium.

Exercise has the potential to improve physical performance and fitness at the very least, but a multidisciplinary intervention may work better for patients with chronic kidney disease.

Pneumococcal serotype 3 was prevalent regardless of vaccination status, with the most common cases being in those with chronic lung disease.

It is crucial to continue to evolve from dependent prescribing to an independent model, and address barriers with opportunities for change.

In most patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant, warfarin is contraindicated due to increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes.

Texting with patients can help to improve pharmacy processes while creating better user experiences.

Preclinical studies and clinical trials have shown that both corticosteroids and VEGF inhibitors can be delivered as nanoparticles.

This “refreshing alternative” to calorie restriction does not include calorie counting, yet it is naturally associated with greater energy restriction compared to the latter.

Without policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the number of cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat could even triple by mid-century.

Study also showed that 76% of individuals treated with lecanemab-irmb had no deterioration in the tau positron emission tomography (PET) subset.

The approval is supported by safety data from clinical trials assessing abatacept in the treatment of patients aged 2 to 17 with psoriatic arthritis.

According to 2020 data from the CDC, about 14.5% of adults reported having trouble falling asleep most or every day during the 30 days prior to the survey.

Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP assistant director of Specialty Pharmacy Services, discusses how the pharmacy landscape is constantly changing, leading pharmacists to remain nimble and open.

Modern society has put individuals at an increased risk of dopamine overload, causing an increase in mental health disorders.

Calvin Tucker, PharmD, MBA, FCCM, FFSHP, Pharmacy Manager for the Cancer Care Pharmacy discusses the unique and valuable role pharmacist have within the health care community

Coloring can be a form of mindfulness and promotes relaxation and reduces stress, which is particularly valuable in the fast-paced world of health care.

A well-executed, human-like digital relationship can transform patient engagement to patient activation.

3D printing tablets allow for the customization of medication based on individual patient needs, including factors such as age, weight, and specific medical conditions.

Developing writing samples and networking are examples of strategies for students to develop their skills in medical writing.

Pharmacogenomics can play a role in lowering the cost of health care expenditures, such as shortening hospital stays and reducing emergency department visits.

Crystal Toribio, PharmD, Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist at St. Francis Hospital discusses the impact of direct patient care within her role to highlight this American Pharmacists Month.

Kate Smullen, PharmD, CSP, MSCS, senior director of clinical services at Shields Health Solutions, discussed her journey to becoming a pharmacist and how she has been celebrating this American Pharmacists Month.

Amber Bush, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, BCCCP, pharmacy research coordinator for Mayo Clinic discusses the future of pharmacy through her role within research clinical trials

Ramesh Cheruvu, PharmD, pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Health Mart Family Pharmacy at McKesson, discussed his journey in the pharmaceutical industry and how it has changed since he became a pharmacist.

RFID technology encompass a wide range of applications, including inventory management, medication authentication, patient adherence, and workflow efficiency.