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An ASCP 2022 session presenter explains some recent updates on vaccination guidance for the older adult population.

Researchers suggest that winter 2020 to 2021 public health interventions lowered natural immunity in children and put them at greater risk of respiratory infection after restrictions were lifted.

The treatment modulates the number of myosin heads that can enter “on actin” states and lowers the probability of force-producing (systolic) and residual (diastolic) cross-bridge formation.

Nivolumab may cut the risk of death or recurrent cancer by more than half, according to phase 3 trial results.

The risk of severe COVID-19 breakthrough infection was stronger with age and some comorbidities—the findings can inform antiviral distribution to prevent death or respiratory failure.

As a part of the Women in Pharmacy series, Catherine Duggan, FRPharmS, CEO of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), explains her hopes for the pharmacy profession following pharmacists’ pivotal and expanding roles in the pandemic.

In a panel, pharmacy technicians across the world discuss how the role for pharmacy technicians will continue to grow post-pandemic in United States, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

Tacrine was originally brought to the market in 1993 as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to fight the symptoms of Alzheimer disease.

The benefits of psychedelic medicine could expand into long-lasting and transformative therapeutics to treat depression better than selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Small choices during pharmacy school can help students on the path to becoming leaders in the field.

However, lack of access and awareness about pre-exposure prophylaxis, medication cost, and underestimating disease risk are all barriers to PrEP.

CMD drugs understands that pharmacists are on the front lines with patients, necessitating strong communication with providers.

Many pharmacy professionals feel discouraged, underutilized, and undervalued, but the support staff often saves the day.

Assessment follows state board of pharmacy ruling against request to open an in-office pharmacy.

Investigators examined the impact of daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in combination with emtricitabine to see the effect on the microbiota in South African women.

CAR T cells may have the ability to be engineered and remain consistently functional, leading to more effective cancer treatment.

Sonidegib binds to and inhibits a transmembrane protein to disrupt hedgehog pathway signal transduction and leading to antitumor activity in patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma.

Deutetrabenazine is the only VMAT2 inhibitor approved by the FDA for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in adults and for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington disease.

Study finds daily supplementation with cod liver oil for 6 months during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic did not reduce the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

In a panel, pharmacy technicians across the world discuss the differences of the role for pharmacy technicians in United States, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

There is currently no approved RSV vaccine despite ongoing research efforts.

Improved workflow and optimal patient outcomes occur when technicians serve as vital members of the health care team, across the continuum of care.

Staying informed through the right sources and being mindful of antibiotic usage can help health care providers and patients be more prepared for future pandemics.

Rachel K. Anderson, PharmD, CSP, clinical program manager at Alliance Rx Walgreens Pharmacy, discusses the impact pharmacists have on the care journey for patients with multiple myeloma.

NCPA will appeal Express Scripts’ decision to reduce access to medications, following a contract with the Department of Defense.

Pharmacist involvement in identifying causes and treatment approaches is essential, as BCC can be a result of prior radiation therapy.