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Elderly, critically ill COVID-19 patients on lopinavir and ritonavir show an increased risk of bradycardia

According to the researchers, N95 masks and surgical masks, along with vacuum cleaner filters that can be inserted into filter pockets in cloth masks are the next best options. The vacuum filters reduced infection risk by 83% for a 30-second exposure and 58% for 20-minute exposure.

Although lack of physical activity and exercise are known risk factors for serious health conditions, further evidence as to whether physical activity actually protects against cognitive decline has often been mixed and inconclusive, according to the current study.

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According to a recent analysis published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, Black individuals are twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Tim Safley, program director of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), and Jon Pritchett, program director of ACHC, on the value of specialty pharmacy and LTC accreditation for pharmacies.

Ensuring equitable distribution of remdesivir in virus hot spots can help increase the capacity of intensive care unites.

The partnership with VillageMD will open 500 to 700 “Village Medical at Walgreens” physician-led primary care clinics in more than 30 US markets in the next 5 years.

The conference will take place virtually in conjunction with the eighth NASP Annual Meeting & Expo Virtual Experience.

According to an online survey of more than 53,000 Americans using PPIs, once or twice daily use significantly increases the likelihood of a positive test for COVID-19.

The human papillomavirus infection (HPV) vaccine should be administered in 2 doses for children between 9 and 12 years of age, according to updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Results were announced at the virtual 23rd International AIDS Conference.

Probiotic therapy either with prebiotics or by itself may ease depression, according to a review of the data recently published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

Professional organizations play important roles in the profession, from assistance with job placements, to publication of scholarly peer-reviewed literature, promotion of practice standards, and advocacy for the profession.

The von Willebrand factor may be the reason why coronavirus disease 2019 presents itself so differently in each person.

Whether it be delivery options, remote pharmacy, increasing roles for pharmacists and technicians, or fluctuating patient volume, the impact of COVID-19 can be felt in community pharmacies across the United States.

Critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are 10 times more likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias.

In addition to finding that depression affects up to 70% of women transitioning into menopause, investigators have also identified the greatest risk factors.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Tim Safley and Jon Pritchett of ACHC on evaluating the opportunities for long-term care (LTC) pharmacies in relation to specialty pharmacy accreditation.

In addition to allopathic or prescription medications to manage depression stemming from this pandemic, there are integrative medicines, as well as health and wellness modalities, that can be used to improve mental health.

The diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teens can be a complex and unique challenge for providers.

Pharmacy Times spoke with George Van Antwerp, MBA, managing director of Deloitte, about where he sees the pharmacy field going in the next 20 years.

When taken daily, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV from sex or injection drug use.

Multiple pharmacies recently received letters from ESI stating that on behalf of TRICARE and the Defense Health Agency, ESI was recouping money for compound drug claims submitted in 2015.

Current guidelines for PPE in the general care of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in acute care facilities recommend gloves, an isolation gown, eye protection, and a medical mask or N95 respirator.

COVID-19 increases the risk of blood clotting due to increased activity in blood clotting cells.

Household cleaning and disinfectant use has increased in homes as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Samir Balile, PharmD, on the safety measures Giant pharmacies are taking to protect patients and staff members upon reopening their doors, as well as the importance of the flu vaccine during COVID-19.

Results from 2 initial phase 3 studies evaluating an investigational 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine were recently released, assessing its immunogenicity, safety, and tolerability.