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Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh, emphasized that pharmacists must stay updated on ACIP and state-level guidance following HHS’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine authorizations.

An immunomodulatory nanoparticle called Agg-CLNP has been shown to effectively prevent disease onset for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Patients with severe COVID-19 who tested positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae had higher mortality rates.

The FDA updated sparsentan's REMS, easing monitoring requirements, enhancing treatment access for IgA nephropathy patients, and supporting kidney function preservation.

Generic liraglutide injection is the first GLP-1 indicated for weight loss.

Drug shortages challenge US health care, driven by systemic issues like low pricing and manufacturing concentration, impacting patient care and safety.

Hesperidin, a citrus-derived flavonoid, shows promise in improving cholesterol, blood pressure, and metabolic health, particularly at higher doses and longer durations.

COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces the risk of asthma and other airway inflammatory diseases, offering vital protection against respiratory complications.

A pharmacist highlights a career shaped by evolving roles, patient care, and the importance of listening with integrity.

Biosimilars can be a more affordable and accessible treatment option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

The FDA's approvals follow new COVID-19 guidance announced by the commissioner of the agency in May 2025, focusing future approvals on older adults.

Orforglipron is an effective treatment, leading to significant body weight reduction and improved glycemic control.

Young adults who had experienced an acute myocardial infarction and lived in marginalized communities had increased risks of adverse events and reduced visits to their physician or cardiologist.

The FDA suspended the biologics license for Ixchiq, the first approved chikungunya vaccine, after reports of serious adverse events and fatalities.

Increasing dietary potassium, such as from bananas, may lower blood pressure more effectively than reducing sodium alone.

The sensor detects acetone levels in the breath to indicate diabetes.

Rhinovirus infection, which causes the common cold, could offer infected children more respiratory pathway protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide show promise in reducing obesity-related cancer risks, while highlighting the need for ongoing safety monitoring.

Expert emphasizes the need for stronger transparency and patient definitions in the 340B program.

A novel shingles vaccine candidate demonstrated positive top-line results of antibody and CD4⁺ T-cell vaccine responses.

Pharmacists play crucial roles in opioid use disorder treatment.

Alyssa Modic, PharmD, explains how pharmacists can clarify pneumococcal vaccine schedules, manage coadministration decisions, and reframe vaccination conversations for patients.

A better understanding of the activation of amylin receptors is a step forward for developing new drugs.

The new data highlight how dietary changes could fuel Alzheimer- and dementia-related mechanisms.

RSV causes a significant burden of acute respiratory infections in older adults.

Evolocumab is now indicated for adults at increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed key insights into lipid parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Effective communication between pharmacy technicians and others is necessary to meet patient needs.