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This Women Pharmacists Day, Jolynn Sessions, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, discussed the crucial role of women in pharmacy.

Female and older patients had a greater incidence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus and were more likely to develop ocular complications.

Amelia Arnold, PharmD, reflects on the growing recognition of pharmacists as valuable clinical providers.

As the first dual neurokinin-1 and 3 receptor antagonist, elinzanetant could provide benefit for women suffering from vasomotor symptoms.

The exemption allows more time for partners to adhere to enhanced distribution security requirements in the Food, Drug, & Cosmetics Act and prevents possible supply chain disruptions.

Oral immunotherapy is a growing area of research that involves ingesting increasing doses of the allergen to desensitize the patient’s immune system.

CAR T-cell therapy on an outpatient basis could lead to greater adherence and less financial and physical burdens.

A single dose RSV vaccine per year can offer optimal protection against 3 full RSV seasons.

Although the findings indicate a potential for predicting asthma or wheezing onset, these trends cannot yet be used for early diagnoses in individual children.

The future of health care is one where pharmacists play a pivotal role, and the Annual Enrollment Period is the perfect opportunity to prove it.

In previous studies, semaglutide was found to modulate dopamine reward signaling and decreased drug rewards (specifically heroin) in rodents.

Knowing the benefits and effects of norgestrel can assist pharmacists when counseling patients.

Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test is the first OTC test to detect influenza to be granted a marketing authorization outside of Emergency Use Authorizations.

Two MUSC pharmacists describe how pharmacists are often the educational resource for patients and can help when removing certain barriers to care.

Despite its importance, after graduating from pharmacy school, many pharmacists likely experience a decline in confidence in their ability to appropriately evaluate studies and interpret statistical findings.

The analysis assessed the feasibility of autologous transplantation of chemically-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived islets for type 1 diabetes.

The discovery marks the first time an antibody has been observed to both assist and block viral infection with SARS-CoV-2.

Treatment with tirzepatide has led not only to significant reductions in excess body weight, but also improvements in blood pressure and reduction of inflammatory markers.

However, the results also showed that vaccination rates were lower in those who are unmedicated for their mental illness and those with substance use disorders.

Pharmacists have developed an expanded role in the team-based approach through medication therapy management.

It is valuable for pharmacists to understand exactly how price transparency data are sourced, what information can be found, antitrust concerns, and implications for the pharmaceutical industry.

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its role in gene regulation.

Survodutide is a glucagon/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor dual agonist that activates the glucagon and GLP-1 receptors to better control metabolic function.

Women were also more likely to report concerns of high wait times prior to receiving care.

Vaccine gap closure programs in Missouri and California provide a blueprint for a successful campaign.

Investigators report the study met its primary end point, demonstrating that a single, oral dose reduced the transmission by those infected to others in their household.

Setrusumab could offer a rapid and clinically meaningful decrease in fracture rate in individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta.

Zodasiran is an RNA interference therapy targeting the ANGPTL3 loss-of-function mutation.

Detailed findings will be presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting.