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The autoinjector will provide another option for adults in addition to the prefilled syringe that is currently available.

The SCDM model demands more than the traditional roles assigned to pharmacists, requiring an enhanced level of patient engagement, medical knowledge, and legal authority to implement effectively

With the new ruling, announced Thursday, the pills will continue to be able to be mailed to patients without an in-person visit with a physician.1

Listen closely and ask clarifying questions to best address patient challenges.

Reducing sodium intake is associated with decreased risk of atopic dermatitis (AD) and flares.

Eating a poor diet might lead to structural brain changes that cause the development of common mental disorders (CMD).

At ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2024, Mei T. Liu, PharmD, BCPP, highlights the global prevalence and multifaceted nature of depression, its bidirectional relationship with medical conditions, and the need for diverse, evidence-based treatment options.

The indication is for the improvement of glycemic control in pediatric patients aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes and comes after positive results from the phase 3 T2NOW clinical trial.

Continuous glucose monitoring systems offer timely biofeedback for patients with type 2 diabetes.

First the encyclopedias, then the internet, then social media. Now artificial intelligence points us toward preserving relationships with patients.

Speakers at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Futures 2024 discuss the significant increase in published clinical literature during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the evolving role and reliability of AI tools such as ChatGPT in providing accurate medical information.

The 4-in-1 respiratory diagnostic test is either a single nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal swab that can confirm or rule out SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus with a single test.

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects multiple joints at one time.

Ensuring broad access to weight management solutions is vital for addressing entrenched health inequities, improving health outcomes, and reducing individual and societal health costs.

Research has found that increased consumption of sugar alcohols, like xylitol, may increase risk of cardiovascular events.

Kenneth A. Richman, PhD, discusses the disruptive nature of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, highlighting both its transformative potential and the ethical considerations of governability and sustainability in its implementation.

The expanded indication is for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged 50 through 59 years who are at an increased risk.

Study reveals vigorous physical activity correlates with lower rates of cognitive impairment in hypertensive patients.

To qualify for therapy, patients must be screened for type 1 diabetes islet autoantibodies when they are asymptomatic, which requires better education on screening opportunities.

The new approval increases the previous dosing for surface area treatment from 25 cm2 to up to 100 cm2.

The authors noted that these networks have a significant role in intellectual ability, physical coordination, working memory, emotional processing, and overall mental health.

Compared to other cases, the most recent patient reported more flu-like symptoms, including cough, congestion, watery eyes, and sore throat.

Serotypes associated with V116 (Merck & Co. Inc.) had higher clinical and economic burden for individuals with invasive pneumococcal disease.

Currently, the drug is being evaluated in a phase 1 clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy in patients.

A single dose of the vaccine showed long-lasting protection against RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in older adults.

Five medications (tramadol, olanzapine, mirtazapine, bupropion, and atomoxetine) were associated with significantly better OUD remission.

Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients.