Interviews

Experts discuss breakthroughs in respiratory virus vaccines.

Elinzanetant shows promise as a new treatment for menopause-related vasomotor symptoms, offering rapid relief and a favorable safety profile.

Embedding standards in pharmacy practice help ensure medication quality, safety, and patient understanding.

Research reveals varying impacts of GLP-1 receptor agonists on asthma risk, urging careful medication selection for patients with diabetes and respiratory issues.

Explore how pharmacists can better support indigenous and Hispanic women during menopause through culturally sensitive care and family involvement.

A digital therapeutic app enhances access to behavioral cough suppression therapy.

James Chalmers, MBChB, PhD, discusses the ASPEN trial's findings on brensocatib's impact on lung structure and function in bronchiectasis patients.

Megan Dulohery Scrodin, MD, discusses COPD management challenges and the need for accessible care and cost reduction.

The combination significantly improved event-free and overall survival compared with surgery alone, marking the first study to show an overall survival benefit in this patient population.

Sara Assaf, MD, shares insights on selecting biologic therapies for severe asthma, including biomarkers, patient factors, and managing nonresponders effectively.

The FDA's approval of GLP-1 for obstructive sleep apnea enhances treatment options, emphasizing pharmacists' vital role in patient care and management.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, outlines how Walgreens enhances immunization access through digital innovation, patient engagement, and ongoing pharmacist training.

Long-term findings from the REASSURE study confirm Radium-223’s acceptable hematologic safety profile and reinforce the importance of early use alongside bone-protecting agents to minimize fracture risk and optimize outcomes.

Balazs Halmos, MD, discusses how the COPERNICUS trial aims to build on previous amivantamab studies.

In the ARANOTE trial, darolutamide combined with ADT significantly delayed disease progression and maintained quality of life for patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, supporting its use as a chemotherapy-free option.

Nicoletta Colombo, MD, PhD, discusses why metronomic chemotherapy dosing and careful regimen design may have driven the success of the KEYNOTE-B96 trial.

Andrea Necchi, MD, shared SunRISe-4 primary results demonstrating higher pathologic response and relapse-free survival rates with TAR-200 plus sacituzumab compared with checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy, with no new safety signals observed.

Felix Guerrero-Ramos, MD, outlines molecular and pharmacologic findings from SunRISe-1, including the high prevalence of TP53 alterations and the extended drug exposure achieved with the TAR-200 intravesical delivery system.

Pranav Garimella, MBBS, MPH, emphasizes that pharmacists are essential partners in managing chronic kidney disease, ensuring safe medication use, adherence, and coordinated care alongside physicians.

Whether they are collaborating with other health care professionals, helping with medication adherence, or educating patients, pharmacists have a crucial role in every setting.

Ron Lanton outlines enforcement uncertainty and downstream effects on biosimilars, specialty drugs, and pharmacy supply chains under most favored nation pricing proposals.

Steven Pipe, MD, highlights the growing importance of pharmacists in hemophilia care as new therapies expand treatment complexity and require specialized expertise.

Canomiks enhances consumer trust in the supplement industry through WhatToTrust, a platform evaluating product safety, efficacy, and scientific validation.

Pharmacists emphasize the importance of RSV awareness, testing, and vaccination for older adults and high-risk infants to enhance community health.

Pharmacists’ medication expertise strengthens clinical care and supports a more collaborative, team-based approach to patient health.

Ron Lanton advises pharmacies to maintain compliance, explore contingency options, and stay engaged with policymakers during the government shutdown.

Discover how supplements support women's health during menopause, enhancing well-being and easing symptoms effectively.