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Additionally, the FDA granted a provisional interchangeability designation to both biosimilars.

Travelers face rising infectious disease risks, including measles, chikungunya, chagas disease, and others.

This study demonstrates the feasibility and impact of a pharmacist-led direct challenge approach to penicillin allergy delabeling in a community hospital setting.

A recent study highlights the AOV dual-chamber system as a faster, safer option for RSV vaccine reconstitution, enhancing efficiency for health care providers.

Misinformation is fueling parental fears and a concerning drop in childhood vaccines.

Engagement and recognition of pharmacist expertise grows as state psychedelic bills expand.

Breast cancer survivors face a small but significant risk of developing secondary cancers, influenced by age, treatment, and lifestyle factors.

Pharmacists face challenges as recent federal policy changes threaten their expanded roles in vaccination and public health, impacting patient access to care.

GLP-1 receptor agonists enhance glycemic control and weight management in youth with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity; however, safety concerns persist.

Use of educational resources at a gastrointestinal office improved pneumococcal vaccine uptake in patients with celiac disease.

Crystal Hodge, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, discusses a 3-pronged approach—isolating, vaccinating, and educating—to help pharmacists manage respiratory virus season and routine immunizations like MMR.

Abdulwhab Shremo Msdi, PharmD, BCIDP, advances research in infectious diseases and microbiome-related conditions.

Explore insights into ongoing tensions in the pharmacy industry and their potential impact on competition.

New FDA regulations are intended to enhance transparency in prescription drug advertising, empowering pharmacists to educate patients on medication risks and benefits.

Research reveals semaglutide's potential to reduce cocaine-seeking behavior in rats, suggesting a promising avenue for treating cocaine dependency in humans.

In STRIDE-13, the pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV21) induced robust immunogenicity in young, high-risk individuals against invasive pneumococcal disease.

Pharmacists enhance patient safety by addressing common medication errors, ensuring proper drug use, and improving therapeutic outcomes in clinical practice.

A fatal pediatric measles case in Los Angeles highlights the urgent need for MMR vaccination to protect vulnerable children from severe complications.

Recaticimab significantly lowered low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, showing promise in becoming a future proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) option for cholesterol reduction.

Investigators from the phase 3 COAST 1 trial demonstrated the efficacy and safety of amlitelimab in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing myelofibrosis, enhancing patient education, adherence, and financial navigation for optimal care.

A panel of 4 experts discussed the most favored nation (MFN) initiative and its impacts on research and development, market and payer distributions, and pharmacists and patients.

The rationale for vaccine-related policy changes is lacking.

Explore the evolving role of pharmacists in community care, enhancing patient relationships and adapting to new challenges in pharmacy practice.

Researchers uncover a brain circuit linking stress to increased blood glucose, revealing insights into stress's role in type 2 diabetes (T2D) development.

According to phase 3 trial results, Pfizer-BioNTech’s LP.8.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated significant immune responses in older adults and individuals at high risk for severe COVID-19.

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who switched to the biosimilar reported adverse events, but these are believed to stem from health anxiety.