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Robert Walker discusses the updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the new JN.1 lineage of the virus and the challenges of addressing vaccine hesitancy to protect individuals and communities.

The exhaled breath condensate mask was able to successfully monitor and accurately detect breath for nitrate in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Women's health extends beyond reproductive health, yet much of the research in women's health focuses on these "below the belt" health issues, despite data showing that women disproportionately suffer from certain health conditions, such as heart failure.

The request comes as increased scrutiny is levied toward pharmacy benefit managers for alleged unfair business practices.

Shared clinical decision-making presented drawbacks, resulting in age-based recommendations for adults aged 75 years and older and risk-based recommendations for individuals aged 60-74 years.

Those with an aneurysm diagnosis who were younger than 40 years of age were observed to have an even higher risk.

Lessons can be learned from Canadian models of influenza vaccine management, including proactive patient conversations and optimal workflows.

The author suggest how to improve the representation of women, older adults, and minorities in clinical research that will require effort from a broad range of stakeholders.

Although small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share many of the same symptoms, SIBO affects the small intestine and IBS affects the large intestine.

The findings further the understanding of respiratory virus immune evasion mechanisms and uncover how RSV-NS1 can target therapeutic intervention

Using 1 nicotine-containing electronic cigarette was significantly correlated with an increase in residual volume and total lung capacity in patients with asthma.

Pharmacists can help facilitate more organized efforts to improve measles vaccination uptake for children aged 5 and younger by identifying socio-demographic gaps within this population.

By sharpening our vaccine confidence skills and advocating for expanded immunization scopes of practice, we can help improve convenient vaccine access in the US.

In July 2024, the FDA approved the supplemental new drug application for roflumilast cream 0.15% for patients 6 years and older.

Jake Galdo and Annie Eisenbeis discuss their vaccine gap closure program and the ability to utilize the model beyond vaccines.

"Risk Less. Do More." plans to partner with national, state, and local organizations to provide resources to families and communities on how to protect themselves from RSV, influenza, and COVID-19.

Eight areas of improvement were developed as part of national initiative with stakeholder involvement.

Community pharmacists can participate in continuing education epilepsy programs, but they are usually not specific to pharmacy practice.

Examples include reviewing antibiotic doses, identifying drug-drug interactions, and implementing fall prevention strategies.

Pharmacists can play a crucial role in educating patients on the proper storage and administration of evolocumab.

Previously, the device was indicated for the management of type 1 diabetes in patients aged 2 years and older.

For pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.

Medication therapy management reimbursement can be a driving factor to work toward statin implementation in this patient group.

The guidance, if finalized, would revise considerations about switching studies for proposed interchangeable biosimilars.

Clinical improvements for patients with diabetes seen in a collaboration between the University of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

Inflammatory conditions such as celiac disease can require care consideration and monitoring to manage iron deficiency

Pediatric patients weighing 20 kg to <50 kg should take 20 mg of apremilast twice daily and children weighing at least 50 kg should take 30 mg twice daily.

In an initiative to close vaccine gaps in local Missouri communities, pharmacists and community health workers proved essential.