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The investigators caution that the quality of the evidence is variable and an optimal formulation or dose remains unknown.

Preparation H works by temporarily narrowing the blood vessels in the area, which decreases swelling and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.

Dupilumab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus.

In addition to the prevention of disease in children, COVID-19 vaccination can also limit disruptions in school attendance so that children can participate safely in school and other activities.

The AHA emphasizes the importance of looking at a total dietary pattern, including amounts, balance, combinations, and variety of beverages and food consumer regularly.

The CVS Health 2021 Health Care Insights Study found significant differences in how patients of various ages and genders approach care.

Tralokinumab is a high-affinity human monoclonal antibody that binds to and inhibits interleukin-13, a key driver of atopic dermatitis symptoms.

Pharmacists and technicians have an opportunity to prove their value as immunizers now that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in children ages 5 to 11.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for migraine headaches.

This is the first large-scale transdiagnostic study of objectively measured sleep and mental health.

Having community pharmacists to influence outcomes associated with social determinants of health in the US population is vital to improving overall patient outcomes.

MiraLAX is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.

Aflibercept is indicated for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy.

Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.

Expert panelists delve into topics related to women's health and women's health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, including pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccine considerations and best practices for guiding decisions on birth control.

The results also showed they were nearly 20 times more effective at preventing hospitalizations from the virus for individuals older than 65 than a prior infection alone.

The results of a study show that individuals who received 3 doses of the BNT162b2 vaccine had a 93% lower risk of hospitalization than those who had just 2.

But the role of the pharmacy chain in health systems, primary care, and specialty is uncertain.

Overall vaccine efficacy was 54.6%, which met the pre-specified endpoint for success and showed benefit across 3 influenza seasons and all 8 countries.

When the mRNA was removed, these remained in the cell for a long time and were able to maintain their function, new study results show.

Mathematical model from Penn State shows an alternative to business shutdowns and stay-at-home orders that are unsustainable over time.

Service opportunities and increasing demand for a highly skilled workforce as driving innovation.

The biggest advantage of med sync for a community pharmacy is the proactive selection of a date to have all the patient’s chronic medications filled simultaneously.

Technician Sirena Maxwell discusses how non-pharmacist staff members are emerging as key personnel for a strategic shift toward revenue outside dispensing.

Metamucil increases the bulk of stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines.

Benralizumab (Fasenra) is indicated for the add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 12 years and older and with an eosinophilic phenotype.

Lindsay Bealor Greenleaf, MBA, JD, Vice President of ADVI Health, discusses a new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation that found that 83% of Americans believe the government should be allowed to negotiate lower drug prices, for both those on Medicare and in private insurance plans.

Mark Garofoli, director of Experiential Learning Program at WVU School of Pharmacy, discusses his CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding the role and impact of pharmacy technicians on opioids in the pharmacy.

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