FDA Approves Apomorphine Hydrochloride to Treat Motor Fluctuations in Advanced Parkinson Disease
February 4th 2025The approval marks the first subcutaneous infusion device approved for the treatment of Parkinson disease, providing a new option for patients with serious disease who are unresponsive to other therapies.
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World Cancer Day: A Call to Action
February 4th 2025World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting equitable access to cancer care, with pharmacy professionals playing a vital role in prevention, treatment, and support for patients and communities.
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Advancing Cancer Care: The Role of Radiopharmaceuticals in Precision Medicine
February 3rd 2025Naga Vara Kishore Pillarsetty, PhD, discusses advancements in radiopharmaceuticals for cancer therapy, noting common supply chain challenges, radiation safety measures, and patient misconceptions with the use of these drugs.
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Key Themes at COA 2025 Community Oncology Conference for Pharmacists
February 1st 2025Judith Alberto, MHA, RPh, BCOP, discusses the COA 2025 Community Oncology Conference, emphasizing its focus on transparency in oncology and the role of data in supporting pharmacists' contributions to patient care.
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The Expanding Role of CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Treatment
January 31st 2025Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitors have transformed the treatment of hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer across metastatic and early-stage settings, with ongoing research exploring their potential in additional breast cancer subtypes, combination therapies, and aggressive disease scenarios.
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Pharmacy Focus: GLP-1 Medications and Pharmacists' Role in Counseling Patients
January 31st 2025Donna Ryan, MD discusses GLP-1 medications and new developments on the horizon, while providing some best practices for patients initiating treatment, including important nutritional and lifestyle changes,
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Navigating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Insights Into Treatment, Challenges, and Care Considerations
January 31st 2025Atopic dermatitis significantly impacts quality of life, and requires personalized management through trigger identification, skin barrier maintenance, and a range of topical, oral, and biologic therapies to reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups.
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