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Advocacy ensures that policymakers understand the realities on the ground. If we fail to speak up, decisions about our profession will be made without our input—often by individuals who lack the expertise and perspective we bring to the table.

High-dose vitamin C, when combined with chemotherapy, has shown the potential to double the survival rate of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Investigators say basic immunodeficiency screening should be completed in full for this patient population.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnoses have greatly increased following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The authors recommend that longer assessments with lengthier interventions should be performed to assess potential benefits.

If approved, the new indications include children 6 years and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and children 5 years and older with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis.

Al Carter of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy speaks on recent initiatives to address workforce burnout and stress among pharmacists.

Promoting antimicrobial stewardship and providing patient education are examples of strategies to prevent antimicrobial resistance.

As use of injectable medications increases for diabetes and other indications, proper administration is crucial.

AI-enabled remote cardiac telemetry can help manage stress’s effects on high-risk populations.

The pharmacist’s role includes determining if there are any medications that are contributing to magnesium deficiency for patients with diabetes who are at an increased risk.

The Act is set to end at the end of 2024, which will affect pharmacists’ abilities to administer COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatment that are distributed by the federal government.

Asthma onset earlier in childhood may be linked to more severe difficulties that could extend to executive function abilities.

The biosimilar is approved for the treatment of Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Treatment for RLS includes lifestyle modifications, medication, and in some cases, non-drug therapies, aiming to reduce symptoms and improve sleep and daytime functioning.

The combined effects of cagrilintide and semaglutide in CagriSema offer a dual approach to weight loss and glucose regulation.

Pneumococcal disease incidence decreased in adults after pneumococcal vaccines began to be used in children due to indirect protection, with fewer adults found to carry the bacterium that causes disease.

Rick C. McCoy, RPh, and Marge McCoy, RPh, combine decades of experience working side by side with a dedication to serving their island community.

Legislative efforts regarding cybersecurity are ongoing, but individuals and organizations should remain vigilant.

Rising health care costs and the complex nature of medication management have prompted PBMs to adopt AI tools to enhance patient outcomes, streamline claims processes, reduce waste, and design smarter, data-driven health plans.

Researchers developed a method to stabilize respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) fusion (F) proteins, advancing potential vaccines for both viruses.

Using multiple physicians or pharmacists can result in a lack of coordinated care, missed medication interactions, and overlooked contraindications.

Tryptophan, found in turkey and other foods, affects serotonin and melatonin production.

Evidence suggests that precautionary measures in elementary schools were able to effectively mitigate large increases in disease transmission.

In trials, blood pressure reductions were maintained over extended periods, suggesting that the drug could offer a sustained effect.

These findings are significant in understanding interactions between glucagon-like peptide-1 medications and thyroid dysfunction because prior research has shown conflicting results.

However, pharmacists can help mitigate these effects.

The proposed rule would increase access to semaglutide for millions of Americans.

Once relatively obscure, PBMs are now front and center in debates over drug pricing and access. Their future role will have profound implications not only for how medications are priced but also for how pharmacies conduct their operations.

Although shingles is more common in adults, children who have had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine can develop shingles.