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Lerodalcibep is a third-generation PCSK9 inhibitor that demonstrated success in reducing low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).

These findings indicate that asthma and allergic rhinitis may be commonly linked, emphasizing the need to identify underlying causes.

Pharmacy professionals deserve the right to pursue mental health care without fear of losing their jobs. The Wellbeing First Champion Challenge is helping change this.

Clesrovimab would be the first and only single dose immunization indicated for infants regardless of weight, aimed to protect against their first RSV season.

Exponential growth in development is unsustainable in biological systems. But what about AI?

The findings suggest that VZV is a common cause of CNS infections, even when there is no visible rash.

Ultra-processed food consumption fuels the rising rates of childhood obesity, diabetes, and liver disease, highlighting opportunities for pharmacist intervention.

Pharmacists and health care providers can recommend healthy foods that are rich in choline and iodine if individuals are not receiving enough in prenatal vitamin supplements.

The updated prescribing information recommends laboratory tests prior to prescribing fezolinetant to determine baseline for hepatic function and injury.

Food insecurity in rural communities can affect hypertension, but pharmacists can mitigate the impact by educating themselves on nutrition options for low-income individuals.

If approved, cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (HCl) will be the first member of a new class of analgesic drugs for fibromyalgia.

The investigators also find that age of initiation and frequent use were not associated with a greater age-related cognitive decline.

The conversation of VLR has sparked a discussion as to whether or not other COVID-19 treatment agents are associated with a surge in symptoms and if so, how those agents compare with the rebound effect of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.

The tool is designed to address the nocebo effect, which was a concern of prescribers and other health care professionals.

The authors note that routine screening in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia to help identify undiagnosed asthma.

Snehal Bhatt discusess the need to individualize antiplatelet therapy decisions based on a comprehensive assessment of each patient's unique risk factors for thrombosis and bleeding.

A collaborative health care approach enhances patient outcomes and supports informed decision-making in antibiotic management.

Results of the study showed an inverse relationship between BMI and LDL cholesterol changes for those who adopt a low-carbohydrate diet.

Nemolizumab exclusively targets IL-31 receptor alpha, inhibiting the signaling of IL-31, which drives disease mechanism in atopic dermatitis.

Rural pharmacies and hospitals face unique challenges in maintaining adequate staffing and drug supply inventory to serve patients who often travel long distance.

The approval builds on previous indications for tapinarof, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist, for the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Despite the overall decline in medication nonadherence, adult patients with asthma are continuing to report taking less or skipping doses and refilling prescriptions later to save money.

Pharmacists can make a significant impact by providing medication management, promoting nonpharmacologic approaches, supporting patients through life transitions.

The treatments are currently undergoing evaluation in the SOLSTICE trial (NCT05461170).

The pumps can now be used to treat pediatric patients who have symptomatic acute decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock.

Pharmacists can help drive the successful adoption of biosimilars by developing educational programs to address provider and patient concerns.

Pharmacists play an essential role in educating patients about various health-related topics, including type 2 diabetes and nutrition.