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CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, adjuvanted (Arexvy) for adults 60 years of age and older based on findings from the first season of the pivotal AReSVi-006 (Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus) phase III trial.

Extended use of an N95 mask in daily life can cause various cardiopulmonary stresses, such as reduced respiration, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, and increased energy expenditure.

The Act4Biosimilars Action Plan highlights major challengers in preventing access to biosimilars and actionable steps to accelerate the adoption by overcoming these challenges.

Law aims to encourage competition in the pharmaceutical industry, making it easier for generics to enter market.

Among health care professionals, pharmacists are best suited to serve as trusted partners for patients to help ensure they understand their medication regimen, identify medication-related problems, and work with prescribers to close gaps in care.

Migraines can be a primary diagnosis or a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological condition.

Jardiance and Synjardy approved as an addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in children aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes.

Novavax announced the development of a protein-based monovalent XBB COVID-19 vaccine with the intention of it being manufactured and available for the fall vaccination campaign.

A single dose of Arexvy was found effective preventing lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults 60 years of age and older across 2 full RSV seasons.

Mama Village Rx & Wellness cares for Mamaroneck community, owner considers patients like family.

A counterfeit medication was reportedly purchased at a retail pharmacy, appearing to have contained another type of diabetes medication that led to an adverse reaction.

Investigators found that individuals who received metformin were approximately 40% less likely to develop long COVID than those who received a placebo.

More than 4 times as many people who used the app quit smoking compared to a traditional support service.

Leqembi is an intravenous injection for the treatment of Alzheimer disease.

Standard prediction models that assess an individual’s risk of developing dementia and how to prevent it are limited in their ability to do so, showing high error rates and a higher chance of receiving a false-positive result, according to a recent study.

The FDA approved a molecular test for emergency use and a supplemental new drug application for a blood sugar medication.

QR codes were invented almost 30 years ago and are used on everything from cereal boxes to repair manuals, yet pharmacy has yet to even consider them.

Multivitamins were associated with increased cellular oxygen consumption and more optimal blood nutrition biomarkers.

Current social determinants of health found to have a significant impact on sleep health.

How pharmacy teams can remove cost barriers to cardiac care.

Best practices to safely, legally source prescription medications in Mexico.

Products treat ulcerative colitis, urinary tract infection, and psoriatic arthritis.

Liam Volk, MPharm, president-elect of the Pharmacists’ Defence Association LGBT+ Network, discussed how pharmacists can best support their LGBTQ+ colleagues and patients.

Family members should also be trained in how to administer seizure first aid, apply a tourniquet to control bleeding, operate an automated external defibrillator, and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

VALOR HCM is the second study to show that mavacamten can significantly reduce symptoms of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which includes left ventricular outflow tract.

Claire Biermaas, president of Corporate Partnerships at AmerisourceBergen, discussed the Corporate Partnerships Team, which works closely with pharmacy customers to guide their processes and help execute their vision.

Health care professionals can provide patients with tips on appropriate hand sanitizer use, as well as product recommendations.

Adult and maternal RSV vaccines reveal positive findings.

A lack of evidence of sex-specific recommendations results from a underrepresentation of women in cardiovascular disease-related trials.

Negative findings may spur choice of brand-name drugs, despite expense.