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Although biologic changes may occur in the body that affect the brain, nonbiologic changes, such as social isolation, can also be a part of it but the reasons are not completely clear, according to the study.

Gauging patients’ satisfaction with pharmacy services provides an opportunity perhaps for improved patient outcomes in certain situations.

At week 4, there was about a 61.6% decrease for individuals with hypercholesterolemia who do not attain low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and/or are intolerant to other lipid-lowering drugs.

During spring to fall 2020 related visits to emergency departments declined compared with a year earlier, study results show.

The agency has given the greenlight to the abbreviated new drug application for the overdose-reversal medication.

Odor-Eaters foot powder removes foot odor and offers possible wetness protection.

Lakyn Husinka, PharmD, discussed new treatment options and pharmacists' role in treating patients with breast cancer.

PrEP involves taking emtricitabine/tenofovir (Truvada or Descovy) to prevent high-risk individuals from contracting HIV.

The researchers aimed to identify the factors that may influence the risk of statin intolerance.

Breadth, intensity of vertical integration keeps growing, leaving pharmacies' future role uncertain.

Erenumab (Aimovig) was the first anti-CGRP agent approved by the FDA for migraine prophylaxis.

Shingles can cause significant pain and, in some rare instances, can be life-threatening.

Study shows there is no association between strep throat infection and the development of tics in children with a parent or sibling with a chronic tic disorder.

Suvorexant (Belsomra) is indicated for the treatment of insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.

Ocuvite treats vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for hepatitis B.

As we head into March, things appear to be looking up on the COVID-19 front.

Zachary Nelson, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, discussed the past 2 influenza seasons and how they could help predict vaccination and illness rates.

David Zgarrick, PhD, FAPhA, professor in the department of pharmacy and health systems sciences at Northeastern University, also addresses what the future of the pharmacy profession could look like.

Links of chain mail are arranged in the bacteria to form a pattern that prevents molecules from entering the cell.

Canagliflozin (Invokana) is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Sudafed PE relieves nasal congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.

Bill Ladwig, senior vice president of professional services at Lewis Drug, discussed the pharmacy's 80-year history.

Whitney Hummel, AAS, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, RYT, pharmacy operations coordinator at the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, discusses burnout for pharmacy technicians.

The drug has achieved both primary endpoints of clinical remission and endoscopic response at week 12 compared with the placebo, the company says.

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This month's OTC cases focus on cinnamon, chromium, glucose monitoring, and hypoglycemia.

During 90 minutes of exercise, the participants focused on maintaining a pace that kept their heart race approximately 120-140 beats per minute rather than focusing on the distance.

While larger pharmacies can utilize a network of clinical resources, smaller community pharmacies are embracing their relationships with their local communities.

In this month's episode, we spoke with Savannah Sparks, PharmD, IBCLC, about her work both as a pharmacist and as a board certified lactation consultant.