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No matter what role you are in as a pharmacist, no matter where you work or how long you have been practicing, understand that making a difference in the life of a patient matters.

Patients Should Also Have a Diet Rich in Fruits, Oily Fish, and Cereals

Pharmacists play a crucial role in advancing biosimilar adoption through targeted education and by addressing misconceptions about safety and efficacy.

New research confirms hydroxyurea's long-term effectiveness in reducing hospital visits for children with sickle cell anemia, supporting its use as standard treatment.

Logan Schneider, MD, explains the latest findings on narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia treatments, highlighting patient experiences and sleep architecture improvements.

New research reveals how high blood sugar from type 2 diabetes alters brain function, mimicking early Alzheimer symptoms and impacting memory.

Explore the intriguing connections between bulldogs and human medical conditions, revealing insights into congenital disorders and their treatments.

Although participants noted symptom relief, there was not a dietary modification uniquely perceived as beneficial.

A significant number of patients with high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol lack prescribed lipid-lowering medications, highlighting gaps in treatment and care practices.

These short-term educational experiences can include specialized courses or training programs.

New research reveals how aging weakens immune responses to RSV in older adults, increasing severity and hospitalization risks.

Because mothers are already at risk of depression postpartum, health care professionals must properly counsel mothers on hormonal contraceptives.

Between December 22, 2024, and March 7, 2025, reported measles cases in the US climbed precipitously.

Research reveals that higher levels of vitamin B12, copper, and manganese during pregnancy lower midlife blood pressure and hypertension risk.

New research highlights the long-lasting effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, showing sustained B-cell and antibody responses in health care workers over 3 years.

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discussed concerns the association has with the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan.

This movement has aimed to address the mental health care epidemic in the United States.

The announcement could ease the burden of prior authorizations on patients, which can cause unnecessary delays for patients receiving prescriptions and serious complications.

Experts attribute the increase of pertussis cases to declining DTaP vaccination rates.

A holistic approach emphasizing lifestyle modifications is essential to maintain weight loss after and while stopping medication.

Invasive pneumococcal disease trends have fluctuated greatly over the past 2 decades, with older adults remaining at the center of disease burden.

An oral dose of 0.6 mg per 5 mL of colchicine could aid individuals who have trouble with swallowing pills.

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discusses concerns about the implementation of the MDPNP.

By implementing work practices alongside administrative and engineering controls, a safe and healthy work environment can be achieved.

Children who received antibiotics between birth and 2 years of age were more likely to develop food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma, but not neurodevelopmental conditions.

These results suggest that individuals who are immunocompromised with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may need multiple doses of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) to sustain their protection.

Cases have been confirmed in Mexico and Canada.

This shift brings new responsibilities and opportunities, from managing inventory changes to counseling patients on alternative therapies.

The findings suggest a potentially elevated risk of vision impairment with semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) use compared with other weight loss and diabetes medications.