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New research highlights the long-lasting effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, showing sustained B-cell and antibody responses in health care workers over 3 years.

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discussed concerns the association has with the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan.

This movement has aimed to address the mental health care epidemic in the United States.

The announcement could ease the burden of prior authorizations on patients, which can cause unnecessary delays for patients receiving prescriptions and serious complications.

Experts attribute the increase of pertussis cases to declining DTaP vaccination rates.

A holistic approach emphasizing lifestyle modifications is essential to maintain weight loss after and while stopping medication.

Invasive pneumococcal disease trends have fluctuated greatly over the past 2 decades, with older adults remaining at the center of disease burden.

An oral dose of 0.6 mg per 5 mL of colchicine could aid individuals who have trouble with swallowing pills.

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discusses concerns about the implementation of the MDPNP.

By implementing work practices alongside administrative and engineering controls, a safe and healthy work environment can be achieved.

Children who received antibiotics between birth and 2 years of age were more likely to develop food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma, but not neurodevelopmental conditions.

These results suggest that individuals who are immunocompromised with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may need multiple doses of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) to sustain their protection.

Cases have been confirmed in Mexico and Canada.

This shift brings new responsibilities and opportunities, from managing inventory changes to counseling patients on alternative therapies.

The findings suggest a potentially elevated risk of vision impairment with semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) use compared with other weight loss and diabetes medications.

Multiple phase 3 clinical trials demonstrated dupilumab’s (Dupixent; Regeneron, Sanofi) effectiveness in reducing hives and itch in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria compared with placebo.

Authors of a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology emphasized that blood eosinophil count and fractional exhaled nitric oxide cannot be relied on.

Lepodisiran, a small interfering RNA, demonstrated cholesterol-lowering effects at 16-mg, 96-mg, and 400-mg doses, with the highest dose being the most effective.

The recommendations are not considered to be final until they are published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

With a more direct mechanism of action against viral replication compared with standard treatments, the small interfering RNA (siRNA)-based MIR 19 treatment could revolutionize outpatient COVID-19 treatment.

Pharmacy and physician were defendants.

Pharmacy technicians have a pivotal opportunity to advance professionally by proactively demonstrating leadership, offering solutions, and clearly communicating their value to health care leaders.

The safety profile of diazepam nasal spray among pediatric patients was consistent with older patients, supporting its use in this age group.

The designation was supported based on data from the randomized, double-blind, active-controlled phase 3 interchangeability study.

Patients who received a pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccination had slightly lower incidence of severe COVID-19 outcomes, but the directions of these associations were mixed.

SOC emphasizes adaptability and individual professional judgment without compromising quality, as individuals are held to the standard and expertise of their practice area.

Data indicate potential benefits and risks with nutritional supplement use, highlighting the need for pharmacist counseling.