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Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear how Walmart is leveraging its network to provide HIV care and specialty pharmacy services and how integrating community pharmacy outreach is significant for patients.

Studies show an increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children of mothers; mouse models have shown links between maternal asthma and altered behavior and brain function.

The decision offers patients with difficulty swallowing their medication expanded options for treatment administration.

The decision expands the use of incobotulinumtoxinA beyond treatment of frown lines.

If properly implemented, increasing the pharmacist’s clinical authority could ensure increased access to care for patients and advance the practice of pharmacy.

Education about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial

In addition to moral arguments, economic issues must be considered.

Following President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from re-election, VP Kamala Harris has stepped into the Democratic nominee position after support and endorsements from notable delegates and the president himself.

The findings also demonstrate that body dysmorphic disorder is also associated with high levels of comorbid psychopathology, risk, and psychosocial impairment.

With new guidance coming for the 2024-2025 season, pharmacists must stay up to date with current vaccine recommendations.

Vitamin C can improve levels of Nonheme Ferrous Fumarate or Ferrous Sulfate in the body

Professional standard of care has judicial affirmation

In the session at the 2024 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, presenters highlighted the importance of fostering inclusion for LGBTQ students.

Educators should prioritize integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) for the next generation of pharmacists.

Pharmacists can prevent medication errors through knowledge, communication, and education

The number of FDA-approved biologics has exploded, and biosimilars are making their mark

The shift is intended to maintain uninterrupted access to PrEP, crucial for preventing HIV, and highlights the ongoing efforts to end the HIV epidemic by improving public health outcomes.

Individuals that followed the Mediterranean diet with EPA-DHA supplements displayed an increase in omega-3 levels which improved clinical appearance.

Having the authority to prescribe nicotine replacement therapies does not mean that pharmacists are getting involved in these programs, so ongoing research is investigating how to create sustainable models with greater pharmacist involvement.

The importance of protecting the skin is often underestimated by patients

Confusing product labeling and conflicting data can create challenges for patients.

The authors emphasize that clinical research should focus on real-world difficulties, and pediatric asthma control should be seen as a health care priority.

Pharmacists have become the driving force behind immunizations in the US.

This month's product news features clonidine hydrochloride, ThermaCare HeatWraps, and iberogast.

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance Annual Meeting highlighted social determinants of health, oral oncolytics, and screening opportunities.

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear how Walmart is leveraging its network to provide HIV care and specialty pharmacy services and how integrating community pharmacy outreach is significant for patients.

Investigators found that the risk of long COVID decreased over the course of the pandemic.