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A booster shot of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine administered 56 days after the initial shot provided 94% protection against COVID-19.

The vaccine is used to prevent cervical cancer and other cancers, such as vulvar, vaginal, and oropharyngeal.

Temelimab is a recombinant humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that blocks the HERV-W protein, which is associated with the pathology of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes.

Although the advisory committee’s recommendation is not binding, the FDA will take their recommendation into consideration when making a final decision on authorization of the 50-µg booster dose.

Study indicates COVID-19 vaccination is important for individual protection and for reducing transmission within families.

Ching discussed topics such as additional testing services, recommendations for point-of-care services, and strategies to help increase point-of-care testing services.

Vitamin E helps with vision, reproduction, and health of the blood, brain, and skin.

A panel overview of the important topics happening in pharmacy, such as the role of technicians growing in the field, COVID-19’s impact on their work, and what they feel the value of a pharmacist is. Happy American Pharmacists Month!

Risankizumab-rzaa treats moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

The agency has a 2-day meeting scheduled for this week for an independent advisory panel to discuss the available data.

Quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Mark Becker, the CEO of Vivacare, discusses how health care professionals can counsel patients on eczema treatment and care so they can help to deter patients from googling their symptoms and developing what can be termed “medical anxiety.”

Bismuth subsalicylate comes as a liquid, tablet, or chewable tablet to treat diarrhea and the symptoms of an upset stomach.

Actinic keratosis develops from years of sun exposure and usually first appears in people over 40 years of age.

Finding relief can be frustrating and takes effort and time for many patients, but pharmacists can help.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Mitchell Barnett, PharmD, MS, associate director of the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program for the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, and Mylo Wells, PharmD, owner of Wells Hometown Drug, discuss Iowa’s new drug disposal kit program and the impact it could have on the opioid epidemic.

According to GenSight, GS030 combines AAV2-based gene therapy with optogenetics to treat RP.

According to Ocular Therapeutix, Dextenza is now the first FDA-approved, physician-administered intracanalicular insert capable of delivering a preservative-free drug for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis with a single administration for up to 30 days.

Anjanette Wyatt, PharmD, said pharmacists can play a major role in helping patients distinguish trustworthy facts from misinformation.

Effectively managing and respecting technicians is a great start but advocating for them helps to ensure the viability and growth of our profession.

The authorization includes strict marketing restrictions on manufacturers, including restrictions on digital, radio, and television advertising, to reduce the potential for youth exposure.

People with kidney disease or conditions that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients from foods are more likely to be vitamin B-6 deficient.

The mechanism of action of solriamfetol is mediated through its activity as a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea.

In its most severe form, Guillain-Barre syndrome is a medical emergency.

Washington State University study results show that slumber-deprived individuals had more difficulty reducing the emotions they felt when so instructed than those who slept normally.

A phase 3 trial met the primary endpoint, and the long-acting antibody combination reduced symptoms or death by 67% for patients compared with those who took a placebo.

A clear gastrointestinal tract promotes a healthy body and mind and keeps the immune system robust.

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) President Brian Caswell, RPh, said he is incredibly proud of the work community pharmacists have done over the past year.