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Community health worker training can allow the technician to perform to the top of their abilities and improve access to the pharmacy’s public health services.

Studies consistently demonstrate the pivotal involvement of neuropeptide calcitonin gene related peptide release in migraine onset.

Lucas Morgan, Esq, a partner at Frier Levitt, discusses how to navigate the Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist.

Lecanemab-irmb is the first amyloid beta-directed antibody to be converted from an accelerated approval to a traditional approval for the treatment of Alzheimer disease.

In a study of individuals with Medicare, the incidence of type 2 diabetes was associated with approximately $30,000 to $98,000 excess lifetime medical expenditures.

mRNA-1345 is a vaccine indicated for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory tract disease and acute respiratory disease.

Nonpharmacologic and nonopioid treatments associated with improvements in pain and/or function that appear comparable to opioid treatments.

COVID-19 is helping to shape current pharmacy practice, including increased vaccinations, access to care, and better interactions with patients.

The safety and efficacy of long-term benzodiazepine use beyond the recommended timeframe is not well understood.

The benefits of the survey can stretch beyond assessing the parental acceptability of mental health screenings in children and can suggest areas of optimization in providing these screenings more widely and effectively in the future.

On this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison speaks with Lydia Bailey, PharmD, BCACP, pharmacy operations manager for St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio about what charitable pharmacies are.

The blood pressure drug could provide relief for veterans and service members suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

To slow the production of MCI and dementia, utilizing more ways of establishing the diagnoses for women can prevent the progression.

The impact of smoke caused by Canadian wildfires raises concern for wildfire–related fine particles.

An expert panel discussed the outreach of social determinants of health in community pharmacy care and how pharmacists can help patients find and access resources.

If finalized, the regulation would potentially reduce prescription nonadherence and accidental misuse.

Adalimumab-adaz HCF in the 100 mg/mL strength is approved for indications that are no longer covered exclusively for the reference Humira after July 2023.

By empathizing with patients and creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and open to sharing, pharmacists can increase compliance and adherence.

Having good nutrition is especially important for older adults who have increased disease and medication risks.

All individuals with type 1 diabetes on the therapy had restored insulin secretion, improved glycemic control, improved time-in-range reduction, or elimination of exogenous insulin usage.

The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes in earlier years in racial and ethnic minorities and lower education groups, leading to a decline in incidence over time.

The study also found significant evidence of outcomes disparities between minority populations and White populations.

The collaboration will focus on engaging with health experts and opinion leaders to examine data to gain a better understanding of the role continuous glucose monitoring systems have in personalized therapeutic nutrition.

Less than half of respondents would recommend a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus to a pregnant friend or family member.

Without intervention, this may be the tipping point that causes mass closures of pharmacies.

Preliminary estimates from the 2022 to 2023 season suggest that the burden of influenza is returning to a pre-pandemic level.

The new RSV vaccines are expected to be available in fall 2023.

Showing up for oneself is showing up for one's community and patients, according to a female independent pharmacy business owner.

Findings suggest that psychometric tests used for The Respiratory Infection Intensity and Impact Questionnaire provide reliable, construct validity, and responsive evidence to detect onset symptoms of RSV.