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New products and medications can be used as single agents or in combination with other agents for optimal treatment outcomes.

Aducanumab, lecanemab, and donanemab are novel monoclonal antibodies designed to slow disease progression and hopefully have a positive impact in the field of Alzheimer disease management.

Black men had 27% lower odds of an ideal cardiovascular health score compared to White men, whereas Black women had 55% lower odds compared to White women.

The study authors note that it is important for expectant mothers to use antibiotics appropriately and when necessary, as well as monitor their child after birth.

Health promotional strategies should account for social contexts and cultural perspectives to increase the number of individuals who choose to test for HIV.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis found to provide peace of mind for patients at risk of HIV, and coupled with frequent HIV testing in the health care setting, lowers the perceived risk of contracting the disease.

Study shows that interventions may help to personalize care that meets the individual needs of patients with HIV and to improve mental health outcomes.

Primary care physicians, particularly in family medicine, offer PrEP at a significantly low rate, despite US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.

Continuous innovation is required in various technological aspects to effectively manage the challenges of vast clinical data.

Patients under the care of psychiatric facilities, particularly those taking antipsychotic and antidepressant medications, face the risk of prolonged QTc intervals.

Study authors suggest that immunocompromised patients may greatly benefit from nirmatrelvir and ritonavir; however, there was no significant benefit shown in lower-risk patients.

With walkouts across the country and other efforts to raise public awareness, pharmacists are working to find solutions to understaffing and workload challenges.

Use of antidepressants and other classes of prescription drugs can increase the risk of driving impairment compared to nonuse, so clinicians and pharmacists should review these risks with older adults.

Parents are not fully educated on the risk of meningitis infection and preventive efforts for their children.

The intravenous formulation of secukinumab is administered in monthly 30-minute, weight-based dosing and requires no pre-medication or lab monitoring.

Cheri Schmit, RPh, Senior Manager of clinical Solutions at Cardinal Health, discusses the role of the pharmacists, how the pharmacy profession has changed, and what is to come in the field.

Roflumilast is the first topical agent indicated to treat psoriasis in sensitive intertriginous areas of the skin.

Expert discuss access barriers for the COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza vaccines, and ways to facilitate uptake.

Harmful LDL functionality contributes to an increase of cardiovascular disease in those with obesity but could decrease within weight loss.

Ketamine topical cream may alleviate symptoms of PTSD without causing the adverse effects and abuse potential often associated with other forms of ketamine administration.

Patients often turn to dietary supplements for the management of osteoarthritis, one of which is turmeric.

Investigators found that the adjusted mean change in A1C was –0.62% for dapagliflozin compared to 0.41% for a placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Compared with sulfonylurea, these add-on treatments were also associated with fewer diabetes-related cardiovascular and renal complications as well as avoiding hypoglycemia.

Naveen Mansukhani, BPharm, National Operations Director for Cardinal Health Retail Pharmacy Services, discussed how he is celebrating American Pharmacists Month.

Study shows a a significant burden of hospitalizations associated with respiratory syncytial virus during the 2021-2022 season compared with the prepandemic period.

mRNA-1083 (Moderna) was found comparable to the standard dose of Fluarix (GSK) in adults aged 50 to 64 years and Fluzone HD ( Sanofi) for influenza and Spikevax (Moderna) for COVID-19.

An overview of antidepressant medications and their indications to inform health care professionals of their wide use and to better understand which antidepressant to recommend based on patient-specific characteristics.

Hispanic individuals have been found to be more likely to develop complications as a result of diabetes compared to those who are non-Hispanic White.

Laura Akers, PharmD, RPh/CPh, MBA, BCOP discusses the role of the pharmacist, how the pharmacy profession has changed, and what is to come in the field.

The use of nirmatrelvir or molnupiravir can aid treatment for individuals that are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, regardless of varying demographics.