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Influenza vaccination significantly reduces cases and enhances community immunity, highlighting pharmacists' vital role in promoting public health.

Hypertension is widespread and linked to serious health risks, but new treatments for resistant cases target new mechanisms of action.

Education initiatives, facilitation, and immunization on the part of pharmacists were found to significantly increase uptake of pneumococcal vaccines among older adults.

Long-term obesity accelerates aging in young adults, increasing risks for cardiovascular diseases and metabolic dysfunction.

Researchers unveil a groundbreaking method using polypurine hairpins to inhibit PCSK9, offering a promising alternative for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk.

Immunocompromised patients, especially transplant recipients, face heightened RSV risks, leading to severe infections and complications.

The FDA recently approved gepotidacin oral tablets for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Unused, unwanted, and expired medications pose a serious threat to both public health and the environment.

Pharmacists play a vital role in translating global health news into actionable knowledge for their communities.

Once-weekly efsitora alfa shows promising hemoglobin A1C reduction in type 2 diabetes (T2D), simplifying insulin therapy and reducing injection frequency significantly.

A large retrospective study funded by the CDC indicates broad additional protection against COVID-19, especially for older adults and immunocompromised patients.

The FDA approves a prefilled syringe for the zoster vaccine recombinant, enhancing shingles vaccination convenience and effectiveness for adults 50 years and older.

New research links gabapentin use for back pain to increased dementia risk, especially in middle-aged adults.

Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in vitamins D, B12, and folate, significantly impact chronic pain intensity, suggesting dietary interventions may alleviate symptoms.

Maridebart cafraglutide showed promising results for weight management in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), achieving significant weight loss without plateau.

Since the most recent guidelines were published, more evidence has emerged regarding intravenous corticosteroids for severely ill patients.

New research shows effective interventions can reduce prescriptions across all ages.

Influenza Vaccination Preparation Should Be on the Docket for Any Pharmacy After a Much-Anticipated ACIP Meeting

Statins such as simvastatin do not have additional antidepressive effects in combination with standard escitalopram treatment in patients with comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) and obesity.

The biosimilar showed similar efficacy, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, quality of life, and immunogenicity in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).

New research highlights the benefits of early oseltamivir treatment for hospitalized patients with influenza, reducing mortality and readmission rates while optimizing care.

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in youth significantly increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, highlighting the need for early intervention and healthy habits.

Receiving a COVID-19 vaccination vastly reduced the risk of long-term hospitalization, necessitating dialysis, and morbidity in patients hospitalized with acute kidney injury related to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The agent, Kirsty, represents a more affordable alternative to Novolog.

Adam James, PharmD, and Chris Altman, PharmD, discuss renewed public scrutiny of thimerosal, its limited use in vaccines today, and how new guidance may affect pharmacists and patient confidence moving forward.