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From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most watched videos on Pharmacy Focus in 2023.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read pharmacy technician-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

Investigators analyzed the effects of harmful accumulation of HDAC6 in the brains of mouse models with Alzheimer disease to determine any changes in disease progression.

Investigators also found that the results demonstrated lower death and hospitalization rates for those with advanced heart failure treated with cell therapy.

Collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst rare disease researchers can be difficult, as these researchers are often spread out throughout the world.

This FDA approval represents the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years of age and older.

The study authors note that increasing education, implementing online services, and removing stigma can help improve the uptake of PrEP in this population.

Three classes of drugs could be 2 to 5 times more effective than ibuprofen for the treatment of migraine attacks, according to results of a study.

The proportion of prescriptions by a 340B-affiliated physician increased from 9.4% in 2013 to 19.3% in 2020, but the prescriptions filled by 340B pharmacies increased from 18.4% to 49.9%.

The aim of developing GP40141 as a biosimilar is to help reduce the cost of the drug and make treatment more affordable for those with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, according to investigators.

Investigators believe lowering cholesteryl ester levels could help prevent brain damage and behavioral changes, reducing the risk of Alzheimer disease.

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms can start as a rash and quickly progress, affecting the internal organs and requiring hospitalization, even resulting in death.

Although social determinants of health (SDOH) have been a major barrier to access of preexposure prophylaxis for those who are at risk of HIV, commercial determinants of health pose a similar barrier.

Major barriers to care for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) can include navigating therapeutics and the cost of medications.

The study authors reported that plans in the South had the highest rates of exclusive PAs for either emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide even if the plan covered both, from 2018 to 2020.

In the second part of his interview with Pharmacy Times, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP, a clinical pharmacist and subject matter expert with Shields Health Solutions, discussed pharmacists’ role in HIV education and management.

The results suggest that telemedicine could be used to help improve access for other populations that might be stigmatized, beyond hepatitis C virus and opioid use disorder.

Study investigators found that health care professionals who were assigned male at birth and practiced in the Western region of the United States were more likely to prescribe PrEP to this high-risk population.

Lisa Deschamps, CEO of AviadoBio, discusses frontotemporal dementia and AVB-101, a one-time therapy designed to stop disease progression by delivering a functional copy of the GRN gene and restoring progranulin levels in the brain.

Safe handling of hazardous drugs plays a vital role in patient care.

Launching development of SOPs and communication with wholesalers is key.

More individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus treated with anifrolumab-fnia reached remission compared to the placebo.

These facilities provide significant value to payers and patients.

Awdishu describes the implementation of new equations to accurately drug dose in patients as well as provide updated guidance on the dosing of older medications.

How patients acquire NSCLC plays a role in health outcomes, with never-smoker patients having genetically different disease than the same disease in smokers.

How pharmacy teams can remove cost barriers to cardiac care.

Paul Rainville, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP, a clinical pharmacist and subject matter expert with Shields Health Solutions, discussed the current state of HIV in the United States

The approval marks the first new biologic treatment option for this patient population in nearly a decade.

The vice president of pharmacy operations at American Oncology Network discusses the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its growth and impact on community oncology.

The hybrid pharmacy model represents a significant step forward in providing the best possible care for individuals struggling with behavioral health conditions, ultimately improving their outcomes and overall well-being.