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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.

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.

Fellows tap into a network of experts, their practice sites, and countless tools they can apply immediately.

Among those without HIV, the analyses found that respondents with a history of COVID-19 performed worse on processing speed than those who had never had COVID-19.

The disease is the continuation of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection and at least lasting 2 months after infection, according to the health organization.

Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, a clinical professor for the college of pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island, discusses harm reduction and substance use disorder treatment.

In the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, combination therapy is the most effective in reducing all-cause death.

As more drugs gain coverage, decision-makers will need to more accurately diagnose Alzheimer disease, especially in the community setting.

Pharmacists are cited as one of the most stressed professions and a creative habit can help to improve focus, enhance productivity, and reduce stress.

Investigators analyze to see if there was an association of expected benefits and risk of vaccination.

Health benefits last for at least 5 years if shedding pounds occur via a lifestyle change program, the results of a research review show.

Data show that dose-response relationships and long-term safety of ICS in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are unclear and require further investigation.

Implementing PrEP in retail community pharmacies increases patient accessibility but may be difficult to incorporate without modifying workflow.