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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting includes updates from some of the most important clinical trials being conducted in the field of oncology.

Preliminary estimates from the 2022 to 2023 season suggest that the burden of influenza is returning to a pre-pandemic level.

We all have an interest in reducing harm and deaths from opiates and other controlled substances, but we should have evidence-based and patient-centered approaches that do not have unintended consequences on patient health and safety.

Valoctocogene roxaparvovec-rvox (Roctavian; BioMarin) is a one-time gene therapy product administered as a single dose by intravenous infusion for hemophilia A.

The new RSV vaccines are expected to be available in fall 2023.

Researchers noted that the therapy remains risky, owing to the substantial immunosuppressive and cytopenic effects of the trial protocol and the risks that immune-cell manipulation carries.

Showing up for oneself is showing up for one's community and patients, according to a female independent pharmacy business owner.

Until now, studies examining the relationship between testosterone and adverse cardiovascular events in men with hypogonadism were limited and inconsistent.

Despite prior studies showing less brain injury biomarkers in patients with targeted mild hypercapnia, findings from a new trial suggest it does not improve neurological outcomes at 6 months.

As one of the most trusted health care professionals, pharmacists play a vital role in debunking medication myths by providing patients with accurate information to make positive decisions regarding their health.

Independent pharmacies can provide more personalized care to individuals with behavioral health conditions or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Plant-based insulin contains all 3 peptides that are found in insulin naturally produced by the body.

Galcanezumab-gnlm (Emgality; Eli Lilly and Company) did not demonstrate superiority to rimegepant orally disintegrating tablet (Nurtec ODT) on the percentage of individuals achieving a 50% or greater reduction in monthly migraine headache days.

Yet, physicians and advanced practice practitioners may have a limited understanding of the scope of an ambulatory pharmacy clinic and the value a clinical pharmacist can provide.

McKesson ideaShare 2023 recognized pharmacy technicians with a technician-focused continuing education (CE) session, roundtable, and honorary reception.

Somatrogon-ghla (Ngenla; Pfizer Inc, OPKO Health Inc) is a subcutaneous injection that is administered once weekly via a device allowing for titration based on patients’ needs.

The recommended addition is based on a uniform consensus that the therapy is an appropriate treatment for this difficult-to-treat disease.

Cases highlight patients who have attention-deficity/hyperactivity disorder and diabetic peripheral nephropathy.

The impact of pharmacist on reducing medication expenses cannot be overstated as they leverage their medication management expertise within hospital settings through collaboration with the 340B program.

Investigators call for further public awareness of other breast cancer risk factors, besides dense breasts, which could help identify more women who are at high risk.

Investigators found that the first biosimilar of trastuzumab, trastuzumab-anns (Kanjinti; Amgen), did maintain a strong and persistent advantage over the other 4 biosimilar entrants.

During the pandemic, many community pharmacists also gained the authority to provide routine vaccinations for child populations.

As the battle over abortion rages, mifepristone has become the new center of the legal fight between anti-abortion advocates and the FDA.

Includes hair growth supplements and nicotine lozenges.

OTC cases focus on recommendations for vaccination boosters and managing fever.

Investigators identified potential ways to inhibit the HpdBCA decarboxylase, which can reduce the production of p-cresol and make CDI more susceptible to bacteria in the gut microbiome.

The growing volume of drugs sold through illegal online pharmacies are estimated to generate 10 times higher adverse event rates than drugs sold through legal pharmacies.