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Investigators found improvements over the placebo in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis without worsening fibrosis across 3 dosing groups.

This narrative review dispels the long-held belief that reduction in salt intake leads to better health outcomes in patients with heart failure.

Many patients who took technosphere insulin saw improvements in hemoglobin A1c, but other patients saw worsening with the drug.

The UK’s Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) introduced changes to streamline its drug approval processes.

Explore the definition of digiceuticals, current digiceutical products available, and pharmacy implications.

Pharmacists can play a critical role in addressing food insecurity in their communities, with a variety of tools at their disposal.

The test can be performed in settings that operate under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver, including community pharmacies.

Pharmacists are leveraging tools, campaigns, and free samples to educate patients about medication-induced photosensitivity and the importance of sun protection.

The CATALYST trial has identified hypercortisolism as a significant factor in approximately 1.2 to 1.3 million poorly controlled diabetes patients in the United States.

Palliative care may help reduce symptoms and improve quality-of-life for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Validating language proficiency in bilingual pharmacists is crucial for patient safety and communication.

However, more research is needed to effectively integrate this biomarker into individualized asthma management strategies for pediatric patients.

The findings suggest that exploring gender identity is a normal part of adolescent development for some youths.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may optimize cash pricing strategies in community pharmacies.

Pennsylvania, California, and New York were within the top 3 states, according to the findings.

The committee, after being presented evidence by the working group, recommended the vaccine for adults aged 65 and older and those 19 or older who have current recommendations to receive a pneumococcal vaccine.

Additionally, birth weight was higher in babies born to mothers who were prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications either 90 days prior to pregnancy or during the first trimester.

Ustekinumab-ttwe (Pyzchiva; Sandoz) is approved for all of the same indications as Stelara.

Perinatal depression increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.

Pharmacists can also play a role in SDOH by replacing drug delivery with something else, such as food or transportation delivery, according to speakers at the ATOPP conference.

Approximately 81% of individual said Tandem Mobi reduced the burden of managing diabetes and 87% said it helped manage diabetes effectively.

A report from the Milken Institute highlights the crucial role of pharmacists in advancing food is medicine care.

The findings show that the largest gaps are among pediatric patients with persistent asthma.

This marks the first launch of a generic glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist.

Staying updated on travel vaccines and applying sunscreen are examples of summer health counseling tips

American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions speaker Ivan de Araujo discusses how regulation of blood glucose levels and the influence of food preferences can be significant for diabetes care.

HOPA’s DEI Advisory Board Chair discusses how creating safe environments, using correct pronouns, and being willing to talk about patients’ mental and physical needs are significant when providing care to LGBTQIA+ patients.

New initiatives are tackling historically limited access to free or affordable courses

Heath Mart, part of McKesson, offers an online resource to locate resources near independent pharmacies.