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A combination of nasal and saliva samples collected by patients are just as effective as deep nasal swabs collected by health care professionals in testing for COVID-19.

The identification of a key enzyme in the development of eczema may lead to better treatment of the disorder.

The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for the use of convalescent plasma in the treatment of COVID-19.

A simulation model of multiple designs for taxes on sugary drinks showed that each tax design would generate substantial health advantages, but certain models held more advantages than others.

Men at particular risk for HIV are very likely to consistently take preventative medication during vacations when their odds of contracting the virus are higher, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.

What is causing a young, normally healthy person to suddenly fall ill and need immediate medical attention?

Although the study found that mitigation measures are working to slow down the COVID-19 pandemic, further research will be needed even after the pandemic.

Adding a few practices to one’s daily routine can help to mitigate the effects from some of the challenges in daily life that can impair mental cognition.

Vitamin D supplementation shown to have several benefits in early childhood.

Irritable bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease, can increase the risk of both cancer and death.

In populations with moderately high background levels of flu vaccination coverage, vaccine intervention programs were found to reduce influenza spread.

The American Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and National Community Pharmacists Association released statements applauding the decision by the HHS to authorize pharmacists to order and administer vaccines for children.

Pharmacists must raise awareness to dispel misinformation surrounding vaccines during a critical flu season.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Hamna Khan, a pharmacy student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her education and experience thus far in the field of pharmacy.

Knowing the order in which the symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 manifest can help physicians make a more accurate diagnosis.

There is a clear connection between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

The study findings underscore the importance of medication adherence, an issue in which pharmacists can play a major role in the patients' lives.

Abdominal weight gain during the postmenopausal period is associated with the use of antidepressants, beta-blockers, and insulin during the menopause transition.

Patients with peripheral artery disease and depressive symptoms experience worse recovery than patients without depressive symptoms.

There is no greater support team available to students than their pharmacy school.

Effective time management can make the difference between a successful pharmacist and an unsuccessful one.

The declaration is in response to a May CDC report, which found a concerning decrease in routine childhood immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an article in The BMJ, a panel of international experts presented recommendations regarding the use of remdesivir in patients with severe COVID-19, despite little evidence to support such a decision.

In a recent survey, just 36% of respondents indicated they will get the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it is available.

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has presented pharmacy students with an opportunity to develop new skills that former students never had the opportunity to develop.

New research suggests it is possible to treat cognitive decline with personalized, precision medicine.

Extended glucocorticoid use can cause complications such as cardiovascular disorders, infections, and osteoporosis, according to a new study.

Walgreens is now offering flu shots daily at all of its nearly 9100 pharmacies, with additional safety measures in place that follow the CDC’s recommendations for anyone over 6 months of age to get the flu shot.