COVID-19

Contrary to World Health Organization recommendations, the benefits of steroids used in inhalers and nebulizers outweigh the risks.

Two mRNA- based vaccine candidates are currently in development by Pfizer and BioNTech.

The COVID-19 pandemic made a convincing argument to employers of having a robust and sound communication strategy to their employees.

Elderly, critically ill COVID-19 patients on lopinavir and ritonavir show an increased risk of bradycardia

According to the researchers, N95 masks and surgical masks, along with vacuum cleaner filters that can be inserted into filter pockets in cloth masks are the next best options. The vacuum filters reduced infection risk by 83% for a 30-second exposure and 58% for 20-minute exposure.

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According to a recent analysis published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, Black individuals are twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19.

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Ensuring equitable distribution of remdesivir in virus hot spots can help increase the capacity of intensive care unites.

According to an online survey of more than 53,000 Americans using PPIs, once or twice daily use significantly increases the likelihood of a positive test for COVID-19.

The von Willebrand factor may be the reason why coronavirus disease 2019 presents itself so differently in each person.

Whether it be delivery options, remote pharmacy, increasing roles for pharmacists and technicians, or fluctuating patient volume, the impact of COVID-19 can be felt in community pharmacies across the United States.

Critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are 10 times more likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias.

In addition to allopathic or prescription medications to manage depression stemming from this pandemic, there are integrative medicines, as well as health and wellness modalities, that can be used to improve mental health.

Current guidelines for PPE in the general care of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in acute care facilities recommend gloves, an isolation gown, eye protection, and a medical mask or N95 respirator.

COVID-19 increases the risk of blood clotting due to increased activity in blood clotting cells.

Even if they don’t contract the disease, patients living with obesity have found the pandemic to be harmful to their emotional and physical health.

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FDA guidance encourages diverse study pools at all phases of development.

A statewide Indiana study shows that 47% of people are using technology to communicate with their health care providers, and less than a quarter are having conversations with their providers about using health information technology (HIT).

Pharmacy students are asked: How has the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) impacted your education, and how well do you feel prepared for the future?

The findings include airway inflammation and rapid development of pulmonary edema, coronary artery aneurysms, and extensive intra-abdominal inflammatory changes, according to the study authors.

Remdesivir, the investigational drug for the treatment of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), will be sold for $390 per vial.

Some states are implementing laws that are allowing pharmacists to expand their roles temporarily, but these laws vary by state and there is no uniformity in what all pharmacists can do during this time.

COVID-19 attacks the cardiovascular system and may exasperate preexisting heart conditions.

Current research has already found that CVD is among the most common pre-existing conditions among people who die from COVID-19.

Pharmacists can play an important role in educating pregnant patients along with individuals planning to become pregnant about COVID-19 prevention strategies and tips to stay healthy during the pandemic.

The crisis affects our economy, education system, and mental and physical health, but pharmacists have a key role to play advocating for patients

Studying blood samples from critically ill patients at the London Health Sciences Center (LHSC), the researchers identified a unique pattern of 6 molecules that could be used as therapeutic targets to treat the virus, as reported in the Critical Care Explorations journal.

The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine may hold the key to the mystery surrounding children and the COVID-19 pandemic.