COVID-19

The COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, BNT162b2, developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, has been granted a temporary authorization for emergency use against COVID-19 in the United Kingdom.

The connection between COVID-19 and sleep apnea cannot be explained by obesity rates alone.

The combination of COVID-19 with opioid-induced respiratory depression, especially in an elderly patient, could be deadly.

Researchers found that COVID-19 severity was linked to cardiovascular risk factors, such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Secretary Azar’s emergency declaration under PREP Act allows them to procure, dispense, and administer vaccinations once available.

Students answer the question: How have campus groups or pharmacy organizations remained active during the pandemic?

Pharmacy Times spoke with Angela Kashuba, Dean of UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Patrick Brown, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Alumni, about preparation for the possibility of a general public COVID-19 vaccine.

Moderna intends to submit the EUA application today and believes that the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet to review the safety and efficacy data package on Thursday, December 17, according to the press release.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

Patients with COVID-19 faced a significant emotional and financial burden after discharge from treatment.

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that individuals who are at higher risk for poor outcomes from infection with vaccine-preventable diseases remain up-to-date with their immunizations.

Most web searches for insomnia were done between midnight and 5 am, when people are typically asleep.

The study showed that 95% of women who tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy had no adverse outcomes, with the virus being transmitted to the fetus in just 3% of the cases.

Here are 4 ways to continue protecting partners, children, parents, and grandparents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recent poll showed that more than 1 in 8 Americans engaged in a video consult with a health care professional in recent months.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, pharmacists and other health care professionals have had to contend simultaneously with the continuing substance use epidemic.

The authors noted that if regulatory agencies maintain the well-documented safety testing protocols that have been developed over the years, COVID-19 vaccines will be safe and trustworthy.

By volunteering with the American Red Cross, pharmacists can continue to help support communities who are struggling during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

In the midst of a pandemic, visibility and interoperability have never been more critical when it comes to medication inventory.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

Webinar participants discuss best practices for pharmacists with patients contending with both issues.

Cultural norms are some of the most powerful forces in nature, and I did not think we had it in us as Americans to wear masks.

The companies expect to product up to 50 million doses globally before the end of 2020, and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021.

Health care professionals can continue to educate their communities about the importance of correct and consistent mask wearing, frequent handwashing, and social distancing.

The NCPA and NACDS both applauded the HHS announcement regarding the partnerships with national and regional chain pharmacies and independent pharmacies to maximize access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kelly M. Schulz on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses, such as community pharmacies.

The findings show that vaping changes the expression of genes and production of proteins in respiratory cells, as well as altering virus-specific antibody production, according to the study.

Those wearing a facemask while exercising may feel an increased sensation of dyspnea, however, there is little evidence that this medical condition is occurring.

The study was done in an effort to help quickly develop pharmaceutical treatments for COVID-19 by repurposing existing drugs known to effectively treat other viral diseases, according to the study authors.