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Continuous glucose monitors were associated with a decline in levels of HbA1c as well as reduced emergency department visits and hospitalizations for hypoglycemia.

Susan Lang, MA, MBA, CEO of XIL Health and former senior executive at Express Scripts, discusses some of the issues pharmacies are experiencing around staffing to support COVID-19 immunizations and how these issues may change post-pandemic.

Studies suggest bipolar disorder is associated with increased potential for stroke and higher odds of experiencing poor outcomes.

Dupilumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of the interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13) proteins.

To recognize National PTSD Awareness Month in June, Pharmacy Times interviewed Jordan Tishler, MD, on how medical cannabis can be used to treat PTSD among veterans and the general public.

The collaborative effort by pharmacies, which include Walgreens, CVS, and Albertsons Company stores, is part of the National Month of Action for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Susan Lang, MA, MBA, CEO of XIL Health and former senior executive at Express Scripts, on some of the ways pharmacies have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year.

By encouraging patients to find activities they enjoy and celebrating small improvements, health care professionals can help patients improve mild to moderate hypertension and elevated cholesterol.

Pharmacists play a role in prevention of opioid overdose by providing information to patients about signs and symptoms.

Risankizumab-rzaa (Skyrizi, AbbVie) is approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis among adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Pharmacists can be instrumental in helping to curtail the prevalence of psychotropic medication misuse while also providing unique expertise on drug information.

The study also found significant variation in treatment of children and adolescents hospitalized with COVID-19.

The study authors sought to evaluate whether the link between lifestyle and cognition varies by APOE genotype among the elderly.

The vaccine includes all 13 serotypes in the Prevnar 13 vaccine, as well as conjugates for 7 additional serotypes associated with high case-fatality rates, antibiotic resistance, and meningitis.

A study found that 14.4% of customers had sought information prior to visiting a community pharmacy.

COVID-19 permanently changed how pharmacists recommend and sell nonprescription options.

Common precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 also decreased the rates of common respiratory illnesses in 2020 and early 2021.

Prescribers should be aware of new, second-generation antihistamines to manage hay fever and outbreaks of hives, according to a recent study.

Two studies in the 1990s identified gum bleeding as a biomarker for vitamin C levels, although this connection somehow disappeared in dental conversations around gum bleeding.

Research has shown that female adolescents and adolescents with darker skin are disproportionately affected by acne's psychological impacts.

Clinicians can play an important role in counseling patients about the 5 main OTC categories of laxatives to treat this gastrointestinal condition.

Pharmacy Times has been a constant source of up-to-date, practical information for the pharmacy community and has led the way in presenting valuable information on the OTC market—in print and via online venues.

Since 1997, Pharmacy Times has been calculating pharmacists’ OTC recommendations and publishing an annual survey.

Guselkumab also showed promising results in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, with improved disease activity in joints and across multiple domains through 1 year.

Cabenuva, the first long-acting injectable for the treatment of HIV, is a 2-drug copackaged product containing cabotegravir and rilpivirine.

Warren O, a person living with HIV for 11 years who has first-hand experience with HIV stigma, discusses his perspective on how the reduction of stigma could help to end the HIV epidemic.

Semaglutide (Wegovy) injection is indicated for use with a reduced calorie meal plan and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity or overweight, who also have weight-related medical problems, lose weight and maintain weight loss.

This group of antibodies is able to attach to the outer layer of HIV at a patch of glycans—chain-like structures of sugars that are on the surface of cells, including the outer shells of viruses.

Semaglutide (Ozempic) is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist, approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Study shows no evidence for an association between genetically predicted vitamin D levels and COVID-19 susceptibility, hospitalization, or severe disease