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By implementing work practices alongside administrative and engineering controls, a safe and healthy work environment can be achieved.

Children who received antibiotics between birth and 2 years of age were more likely to develop food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma, but not neurodevelopmental conditions.

These results suggest that individuals who are immunocompromised with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may need multiple doses of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) to sustain their protection.

Cases have been confirmed in Mexico and Canada.

This shift brings new responsibilities and opportunities, from managing inventory changes to counseling patients on alternative therapies.

The findings suggest a potentially elevated risk of vision impairment with semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) use compared with other weight loss and diabetes medications.

Multiple phase 3 clinical trials demonstrated dupilumab’s (Dupixent; Regeneron, Sanofi) effectiveness in reducing hives and itch in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria compared with placebo.

Authors of a review published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology emphasized that blood eosinophil count and fractional exhaled nitric oxide cannot be relied on.

Lepodisiran, a small interfering RNA, demonstrated cholesterol-lowering effects at 16-mg, 96-mg, and 400-mg doses, with the highest dose being the most effective.

The recommendations are not considered to be final until they are published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

With a more direct mechanism of action against viral replication compared with standard treatments, the small interfering RNA (siRNA)-based MIR 19 treatment could revolutionize outpatient COVID-19 treatment.

Pharmacy and physician were defendants.

Pharmacy technicians have a pivotal opportunity to advance professionally by proactively demonstrating leadership, offering solutions, and clearly communicating their value to health care leaders.

The safety profile of diazepam nasal spray among pediatric patients was consistent with older patients, supporting its use in this age group.

The designation was supported based on data from the randomized, double-blind, active-controlled phase 3 interchangeability study.

Patients who received a pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccination had slightly lower incidence of severe COVID-19 outcomes, but the directions of these associations were mixed.

SOC emphasizes adaptability and individual professional judgment without compromising quality, as individuals are held to the standard and expertise of their practice area.

Data indicate potential benefits and risks with nutritional supplement use, highlighting the need for pharmacist counseling.

Expert provides a comprehensive overview of drug diversion prevention in pharmacy settings.

Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data are pharmacist skills.

Rather than turning to vitamin K supplements, individuals should incorporate more vegetables into their diets.

The findings suggest a positive impact of RSV vaccination on RSV-associated hospital admission, emphasizing the importance of protection in this population.

Meaningful reform was challenging in 2024, but this year could turn the tide.

When used in combination with background statin therapy, AZD0780 resulted in major reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and achievements of guideline-recommended LDL-C goals.

Automated diagnosis verification offers a promising alternative for managing the use of GLP-1 medications.

Data show that the system is also the most accurate continuous glucose monitor (CGM).

In a survey among community pharmacists in South Carolina, many pharmacists were unable to correctly identify proper pneumococcal vaccination guideline, raising concerns.