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The findings also show that skin testing positivity for perennial allergens was higher in patients with childhood-onset asthma compared with those with adult-onset asthma.

Patients, Consumers, and Caregivers Are Increasingly Interested in Self-Determination and Convenience.

V116 (Capvaxive; Merck) elicited higher immune responses than the comparator for the serotypes that are unique to the vaccine, according to studies submitted to the FDA.

Pharmacists can also counsel on prevention measures and self-management for fungal infections

Secondhand exposure to e-cigarette smoke may increase risk of pediatric atopic dermatitis in children.

Creating a supportive environment and staying informed on the latest research can be significant when supporting patients in the LGBTQ+ community, notes Olivia Buckoski, PharmD, AAHIVP, HIVPCP.

Since 1997, Pharmacy Times has compiled these results to collect the most up-to-date information about which brands pharmacists recommend most often to patients.

The study results also found that exposure to tree canopy area may protect children from asthma development; however, efficacy decreased as weed pollen exposure increased.

Precision medicine takes a proactive stance by leveraging genetic insights to guide treatment decisions from the outset.

OTC products are cost-effective and offer patients a convenient self-treatment option.

Researchers are working to solve consistency and ecological and ethical concerns in pharmaceutical formulations

The autoinjector will provide another option for adults in addition to the prefilled syringe that is currently available.

The SCDM model demands more than the traditional roles assigned to pharmacists, requiring an enhanced level of patient engagement, medical knowledge, and legal authority to implement effectively

With the new ruling, announced Thursday, the pills will continue to be able to be mailed to patients without an in-person visit with a physician.1

Listen closely and ask clarifying questions to best address patient challenges.

Reducing sodium intake is associated with decreased risk of atopic dermatitis (AD) and flares.

Eating a poor diet might lead to structural brain changes that cause the development of common mental disorders (CMD).

At ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2024, Mei T. Liu, PharmD, BCPP, highlights the global prevalence and multifaceted nature of depression, its bidirectional relationship with medical conditions, and the need for diverse, evidence-based treatment options.

The indication is for the improvement of glycemic control in pediatric patients aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes and comes after positive results from the phase 3 T2NOW clinical trial.

Continuous glucose monitoring systems offer timely biofeedback for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Parents and caregivers sometimes have concerns about their children receiving these injections, but researchers and experts assure that the FDA-approved biologic is safe and effective in young populations.

First the encyclopedias, then the internet, then social media. Now artificial intelligence points us toward preserving relationships with patients.

Speakers at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Futures 2024 discuss the significant increase in published clinical literature during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the evolving role and reliability of AI tools such as ChatGPT in providing accurate medical information.