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Patients in the treatment group had a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular death or first heart failure hospitalization overall, but the between-group difference did not meet the threshold for statistical significance for this primary end point.

The trial is the first to test the cardiovascular benefits of an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist.

Christian Ruff, MD, highlights abelacimab’s potential to significantly reduce bleeding in patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation.

The DapaTAVI study is the first trial of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for valvular disease.

The availability of this option could make physicians more comfortable when prescribing ticagrelor, which could help solve the challenge of undertreatment with antiplatelet therapy.

Rivaroxaban offers more predictable dosing, eliminates frequent blood tests, and is less likely to interact with foods.

The results should lead to a guideline update recommending extended treatment with a reduced-dose anticoagulant in this patient population.

The STRIDE trial was first of its kind to evaluate the use of a GLP-1 agonist in PAD management.

PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors are now standard for early-stage non-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and perioperative strategies improving survival and outcomes.

Pharmacy Times will be on-site in Chicago, Illinois from March 29 through 31.

Expert emphasized the importance of mentoring pharmacy students, supporting diverse career paths, and advocating for the profession.

Expert explores the critical importance of emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and strategic leadership in pharmacy.

Community health workers improve patient care and address health care access gaps.

Pharmacy technicians can elevate their careers by developing leadership skills, pursuing specialized certifications, and embracing continuous professional growth.

Expert offers insights into managing stress and preventing burnout in pharmacy leadership

Automation can enhance medication management and support pharmacists' critical clinical roles.

Jeff A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses the latest RSV vaccination guidelines and recommendations for 2025, highlighting vaccine options, target populations, timing considerations, evolving CDC policies, and the role of pharmacists in immunization efforts.

In a debate at the 2025 APhA Annual Meeting, speakers highlighted GLP-1s’ advantages in stroke prevention and weight loss vs SGLT2s’ superiority in heart failure, CV death reduction, and renal protection.

Pharmacists are pivotal in expanding reproductive health care access through patient education and collaboration.

Pharmacists are leading the way in personalized medicine through strategic pharmacogenetic implementation.

Pharmacists can empower patient RSV vaccination through strategic communication and personalized care.

Two pharmacists at the 2025 APhA Annual Meeting debate the role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for non-insulin users, highlighting evolving guidelines, emerging clinical evidence, cost and coverage challenges, and the need for further research to justify widespread adoption.

Pharmacists can navigate career paths through passion, adaptability, and patient-centered soft skills.

AI is offering new ways to support pharmacists' decision-making and patient care.

Contraceptive options have expanded since 1960, with pharmacists today playing a growing role as prescribers of contraception and studies showing the benefit of pharmacist-driven contraception clinics.

Community pharmacies can enhance medication safety by proactively identifying risks and implementing targeted best practices.

Sally Arif, PharmD, BCCP, discusses her presentation on the critical role of pharmacists in addressing health disparities by improving communication, fostering cultural competence, and promoting pharmacoequity.

Nakia Eldridge, PharmD, MBA, shares insights for health system and community pharmacists attending the 2025 APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition.