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Investigators focus on whether legalization of the drug is associated with an increase in health care use for the psychotic disorder.

Streptolysin O appears to influence the pathogenesis of Streptococcus group A and direct mutation-mediated virulence in a host.

The association with subgroups of gene variations based on expression or function should be assessed in larger studies, investigators say.

Expanded indication for abrocitinib (Cibinqo; Pfizer Inc) includes patients 12 to <18 years of age with refractory, moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis that is not adequately controlled with other systemic medications.

Learn strategies to safeguard use of the intravenous administration products to protect patients.

Despite the large number of prescription products available, nondrug therapies often work just as well.

American Heart Association maintains stance on preferably obtaining essential nutrients through dietary means.

A booster vaccine for COVID-19 increased the concentration of antibodies in older patients more than younger patients.

Several studies have noted a potential link between methotrexate and an increased risk of skin cancer.

Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients about differentiating among the common cold, COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

A total of 150 respondents rated their satisfaction with total annual compensation as 4.15 on a scale of 1 to 7, down from 4.41 in 2021.

Prior to the development of vaccines and direct-acting antivirals, hepatitis infections were treated through methods of prevention.

Long COVID can impact quality of life, with some symptoms lasting for 1 year before the patient recovers to baseline.

Physician outlines the process developed at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center to help manage patient pain before, during, and after surgery without the use of opioids.

Despite medical advances in the past few decades, rates of PCAD in patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity continue to rise.

Multiple adverse outcomes were associated with an even higher risk of heart disease.

Aflibercept injection is also indicted for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy.

Individuals with more fast-food options in their communities had 13% higher odds of incident stroke.

JNJ-80202135 (nipocalimab) treats hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn caused by maternal red blood cells.

In a fact sheet released by the White House, President Joseph Biden called a $35 monthly cap on insulin for all Americans a “commonsense, life-saving protection.”

Vitamin D supplementation is a vital and inexpensive way to prevent and treat deficiency; however, its use in preventing and treating other conditions is less clear.

On February 6, 2023, Pharmacy Times also learned that the FDA just accepted a new drug application (NDA) for this treatment.

Men were more likely than women to be prescribed dual blood-thinning therapy following a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack.

Single nasal swab test can determine whether a patient has COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, or a combination of these viruses in as little as 2 hours.

Early treatment of poor oral health could lead to brain health benefits.

Pimavanserin is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of Parkinson disease-associated hallucinations and delusions.

Migraine could be considered a clinical marker of increased obstetric risk in pregnant women.

Worse cases of periodontitis demonstrate association with progression of the scarring of the heart’s left atrium, data indicate.

Data show pharmacist-led clinical consultations can improve patient adherence to medication plans.

The economic burden of symptoms of major depressive disorder were estimated to cost $326 billion for the United States in 2018 alone.