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Other health essentials, such as groceries, prescriptions, some OTC medications, are tax-exempt in many states.

The 2 most hypervirulent strains of Clostridioides difficile are associated with the consumption of pork and shellfish.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine demonstrated efficacy of 66.7% in reducing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness with at least 2 signs or symptoms in older adults.

The data support the use of interventions at home, including frequent handwashing, physical distancing, regular surface disinfection, and wearing a mask.

Being observant and knowing how to ask screening questions are critical to identifying red flags.

Establish procedures, including training employees, to address shortages, back-order situations.

Susan Koletar, MD, FACP, FIDSA, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, discusses the pharmacists’ role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving global vaccine rates.

A linear mixed-effect model for repeated estimated glomerular filtration rate measurements at baseline and a follow-up visit, up to 5 years after baseline, shows results.

41% of patients report moderate-to-severe issues, with Black individuals 3 times more likely to develop these difficulties.

For chronic cases, encourage patients to seek medical care from their primary health care providers.

Pharmacy professionals can bring in the right people at the right time to identify needed changes and develop an action plan.

Patients administered anakinra did not meet a study’s primary endpoint of proportion of patients who did not need mechanical ventilation 15 days after starting treatment for severe COVID-19 pneumonia.

But analysis does suggest a small increase in risk for individuals who used cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems together.

Limiting added or free sugar is recommended to reduce the adverse effects, especially in cardiometabolic disease.

Keeping blood glucose levels within a target range delays prevents serious health complications associated with type 2 diabetes.

The risk is particularly high in the first 2 years after an HIV diagnosis.

Analysis indicates that there was a larger increase of filled prescriptions for individuals who delivered by cesarean birth.

Pharmacy benefit managers offer mentorship, training opportunities, and professional advancement beyond what's available in traditional pharmacy careers.

Pharmacists are crucial in supporting patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder as shortages of Adderall continue.

It is important for pharmacists to educate patients, especially those with cardiovascular risks, about the differences between fish oil supplements and prescription n3-FAs products.

It is still unclear whether comorbidities have similar negative effects on cognition beyond those directly caused by obstructive sleep apnea.

The trial did not meet the second primary efficacy endpoint of medically attended respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory tract illness.

Implementing screening and testing services by pharmacists will expand access to care for patients.

Networking and being prepared and educated are keys to succeeding as women in the pharmacy field.

Not only are pharmacists easily accessible to the public, they are also highly visible as a source for travel immunization services.

Individuals who are rituximab-naïve remained stable after 2 years of follow-up, the analysis shows.

Part 1 of this 2-part series examines USP <797> and <795> revisions for sterile and nonsterile compounding, veterinary compounding, FDA inspections of 503A pharmacies, and the interstate distribution of compounded prescriptions post Wellness Pharmacy v. FDA.

Eye drops come in many forms and for many indications, such as redness, itchiness, dryness, allergies, dilating drops, glaucoma drops, lubricants, numbing agents, antibiotics, and to lower pressure.

The patient had no significant past medical complications and was fully immunized for the age-based recommendation from the Advisory Council and Immunization Practices, study shows.

Women who are pregnant should continue or start treatment with alternative or preferred antiretroviral therapies for viral suppression, investigators suggest.