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Combining GLP-1 therapy with specific antibodies can reduce muscle loss during weight management, enhancing overall health outcomes.

Low uptake of vaccination to protect against invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) was observed both before and after a pneumococcal-related hospitalization, with countless missed vaccination opportunities documented.

The restructuring of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) could impact recommendations for routine childhood and adult vaccinations.

By translating clinical evidence and real-world data into meaningful care, pharmacists uniquely position themselves to guide patients on GLP-1 therapies in obesity.

We should begin to refer to these pharmacists in direct-to-career paths accordingly as “primary care pharmacists.”

The FDA approves clesrovimab-cfor, a new RSV vaccine, offering infants effective protection against severe respiratory illness during their first RSV season.

A multidisciplinary team enhances psychiatric care by empowering community pharmacists to administer long-acting injectable antipsychotics, improving patient adherence and outcomes.

The findings highlight the need for improved prescribing practices and patient outcomes.

A novel solution can strategically control the release of the drug in vivo.

Innovative pain management strategies emerge as experts advocate for personalized, multifaceted approaches to chronic pain, likening treatment to a tailored cupcake.

Rilonacept offers a targeted approach to treating recurrent pericarditis by blocking IL-1 inflammatory pathways.

New research analyzes human challenge infection studies to reveal insights on respiratory syncytial virus viral load and symptom dynamics, aiding treatment development.

Patients with diabetes using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs face double the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration, highlighting crucial ocular health concerns.

Pharmacists navigate reimbursement challenges while advocating for legislative support and innovative models to enhance patient care and financial sustainability.

New products are poised to aid pharmacists in proper counting of inventory to prevent medication errors.

New research highlights vitamin D's potential to slow telomere shortening, suggesting it may combat aging and promote cellular health.

Implementation of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle in health system retail pharmacies significantly increased uptake of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among eligible adults.

About 10% of patients report a penicillin allergy, but only around 1% are truly allergic. Recommending penicillin allergy testing can help patients determine whether they have a true allergy.

CDC urges all US travelers to get vaccinated for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) amid rising measles cases, emphasizing prevention as key to combating outbreaks.

Although women might benefit from fattier breakfasts, men could respond best to carbohydrates.

New findings show LYR-210's potential to significantly alleviate chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms, offering hope for patients with nasal inflammation and polyps.

New treatments for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)–related cirrhosis address unique challenges in drug development.

Amanda Gronniger, PharmD, CPh, BCCP, discusses practical strategies pharmacists can use to improve cholesterol management, from lifestyle counseling to emerging therapies.