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Investigators also found that the mortality rates for cardiovascular disease from 2020 to 2022 reversed the improvements of reduced mortalities in the preceding decades.

The investigators identified 4 prognostic factors with high predictive ability and supported by moderate to high strength evidence beyond what is already available for cardiovascular disease.

Patients who took a multivitamin for 2 to 3 years showed improvements in global cognition and episodic memory compared with placebo.

The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine was most likely associated with a higher risk of immunological events for those who were immunocompromised, but the events were low.

Tune into this special episode of "Public Health Matters" to gain insights into the multifaceted role of pharmacists in public health and HIV care, while also highlighting the personal journey and passions of Alsean Bryant.

Tune into this special episode of "Public Health Matters" to gain insights into the multifaceted role of pharmacists in public health and HIV care, while also highlighting the personal journey and passions of Alsean Bryant.

The investigators found that perceived racism in everyday life was not associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease—only racism in the 3 specific categories.

Addressing complacency, confidence, and convenience are all crucial to increasing vaccine uptake.

Leg compression therapy was associated with decreased brain natriuretic peptide levels without any adverse events for patients with stable chronic heart failure.

The company seeks the approval for both the intravenous and subcutaneous administration routes.

As a CGRP receptor antagonist, zavegepant intervenes during the active phase of migraine, providing a targeted and prompt response to alleviate symptoms.

This approach may help prevent premature deaths attributed to preventable or treatable cardiovascular disease.

These heat-not-burn cigarettes are incorrectly assumed to be healthier than traditional tobacco cigarettes.

The diabetes/weight loss drug has surged in popularity, and new trials are evaluating it for certain pediatric patients.

There are 2 features of weight loss interventions which are most likely to improve weight loss outcomes—having access to professional health coaches and social support from other users.

The company will discontinue the development and commercialization of aducanumab-avwa (Aduhelm) for intravenous use and will terminate the ENVISION clinical study.

In December 2023, the FDA granted expanded indications for bempedoic acid and bempedoic acid plus ezetimibe in the treatment of primary hyperlipidemia.

The diabetes/weight loss drug is be evaluated in trials for pediatric patients who are at least 10 years of age.

Survival rates were similar between non-Hispanic African American and non-Hispanic White patients who received treatment, indicating a need to address barriers to multiple myeloma treatment and racial disparities.

However, different recommendations may actually be valuable, as different countries have different population-based needs.

Supplementation during pregnancy also reduced communication warning behaviors in children who developed autism compared to the children of women who did not take supplements.

Older adults, patients with weakened immune systems, individuals living in long-term facilities, and those with underlying cardiopulmonary disease are at a higher risk of developing severe RSV infection outcomes.

A growing number of adult and pediatric patients are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, despite increases in care modalities.

The burden of RSV in the older population is becoming highly recognized as studies have assessed higher-risk individuals in industrialized and developing countries.

The designation offers support in developing potential new medicines, treatment, and diagnosis to prevent rare conditions, like EoE.

Understanding differences in the various levodopa formulations and assisting with medication therapy management is a crucial role for pharmacists.

The demand for pharmacies to play a larger role in the health care ecosystem will not dissipate anytime soon.

Sharon Rimon, NP, shares insights on the rectal administration of fecal microbiota therapy, highlighting its efficacy, ease of adoption in clinical practice, and benefits for patients.