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The Phase 2 KARDIA-1 Study met its primary endpoint of lower systolic blood pressure with the use of zilebesiran.

With pharmacies around the country shifting to provide more comprehensive care and becoming true health care destinations, Chichi Ilonzo Momah, PharmD, RPh said she is excited for the future of the field.

Pharmacists can make clinical recommendations tailored to patients’ individual needs.

Applying novel and effective behavioral economics for pre-exposure prophylaxis dissemination programs could help to tailor the programs to the populations and settings of high HIV burden areas.

A phase 3 study assessing macitentan 75mg treatment for CTEPH was stopped, although another study using macitentan will continue.

In addition to improving risk evaluation in older adults at home, point-of-care testing may help clinicians manage patients with dementia who cannot communicate and those living in depopulated areas.

Harsha Rajasimha, PhD, MS, founder and CEO of Jeeva Informatics Solutions, discusses the importance of representation of women and minority groups in clinical trials.

Multiple studies show that it might be more effective to administer intravenous immunoglobulins at an earlier stage of disease progression.

Incorporate Program Requirements Into Systems and Workflows.

Beyond its primary role in diabetes treatment, SGLT-2 inhibitors have demonstrated versatility in various health aspects, offering benefits beyond glucose reduction.

With new vaccines expected for both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza, educate patients on the ongoing need for immunizations

Black women had the highest rates of obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths whereas other racial groups had more men experiencing obesity-related CVD deaths than women.

The importance of findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability has become even more significant to academics as government agencies increasingly require data openness and accessibility for funding eligibility.

Combining T and B cell vaccines could induce a strong enough immune response and protect against HIV-1 infection, although the science is not fully developed.

Crovalimab achieved disease control and non-inferiority compared to eculizumab, which is the current standard-of-care for individuals with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

Norgestrel (Opill) for pregnancy prevention will be accessible at various retail locations, including drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, and online platforms.

Cases of certain HPV-related high-grade disease were not found in the 10-year follow up for girls and boys who received 3 doses of the Gardasil 9 injection.

An upcoming large-scale clinical trial of the Glucose Everyday Matters program will evaluate its safety and efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes.

The upcoming study seeks to analyze whether immature lungs in infants infected with respiratory syncytial virus increases the likelihood of developing asthma later in life.

Although antiretroviral therapies are the standard of care treatment for those with HIV, the drugs cannot target latent infections; however, venetoclax, a blood cancer treatment, shows promise.

The fixed-dose abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine combination is indicated for the once-daily treatment of children weighing at least 6 kg to <25 kg with HIV-1 infection.

Understanding the virus protein’s insertion mechanisms can be useful in creating new COVID-19 vaccine targets.

AI is revolutionizing pharmacy practice by improving medication management, streamlining workflow, and enhancing patient safety and outcomes.

This year's survey features questions focused on compensation, fulfillment, and burnout.

The risk of developing gestational diabetes was similar between both group prenatal care and traditional individual prenatal care, however, group care may benefit some patients as a treatment option.

Tune in to this episode to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving role of pharmacists in Michigan's health care system, the potential benefits for patients, and how this paves the way for other states.

With back-to-school season already over and the fall rapidly approaching, health systems are bracing for another season of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus.

Although the pandemic has negatively influenced the care that patients with cardiovascular conditions receive, the study authors found that there were not significant inequities regarding patients’ race.