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During medieval times, there were few items more desirable at a medical dispensary than these 2 products derived from animals.

MET exon 14 skipping alterations occur in approximately 3% of adenocarcinomas and approximately 2% in other lung neoplasms, making them attractive potential targets for lung cancer treatment.

The collaboration begins today, which is also World Cancer Day, and the organizations will be working together to develop and share resources and educational information for the medically integrated oncology pharmacy team.

Experts recommend that people monitor their vitamin C intake through incorporation of non-processed foods such as kale, peppers, or kiwis.

According to the CDC, the ability to evade natural or vaccine-induced immunity could be the most concerning consequence of emerging variants.

Rather than having an intrinsically lower risk of severe COVID-19, the patients in the study may have adhered more strictly to social distancing guidelines compared to the general population.

The findings suggest pre-diagnosis aspirin use might help reduce CRC mortality in the overall population by limiting metastatic spread of colorectal tumors before diagnosis.

Previous research has found that exercise-induced changes in cognitive function might be mediated by activity in the dopaminergic system, which is known to be involved in physical activity and exercise.

Burnout often results from long hours, a highly regulated industry with a lot of change, and just the nature of health care in general.

Pharmacy managers should offer access and incentivize pharmacy staff to take part in self-development activities that can promote self-efficacy.

Helpful patient education suggestions for the successful management of COVID-19 at home and when it is appropriate to seek medical attention.

Patients with AML that has gone into remission following initial chemotherapy were found to remain in remission longer and have improved OS if they took a pill form of azacitidine as a maintenance treatment.

The study authors found marked improvements in rates of hazardous prescribing over the 12-month study period and the success of the intervention was sustained at the end.

The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the burden of psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and insomnia.

Study shows the greatest hesitancy in seeking emergency medical services among families living in under-resourced communities, which highlight health inequities that already exist during the pandemic.

The drug is a novel, nonopioid, sustained-release local analgesic indicated for use as postsurgical analgesia for up to 72 hours.

The federal government also gave pharmacy technicians the authority to administer COVID-19 vaccines under the supervision of a pharmacist.

The participating national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks represent more than 40,000 pharmacy locations and is a key component of the administration’s national strategy to expand access to vaccines.

When conducting a cesarean delivery, the use of a wound infusion pump in combination with enhanced recovery efforts was found to reduce opioid use by more than 80%.

The guidelines recommend discontinuing routine mammograms for survivors with a life expectancy under 5 years, considering stopping screening for those with a 5- to 10-year life expectancy, and continuing mammography for those whose life expectancy is greater than 10 years.

Three international cardiovascular outcomes trials are currently examining the cardioprotective effects of different influenza vaccine formulations.

Stroke is not among the covered diagnoses for cardiac rehab, despite many similar cardiovascular risk factors, according to the study.

How health system specialty pharmacies can leverage data to differentiate the impact of the high-touch, integrated care model and create value for all pharmacy stakeholders.

Radiologists should be aware of pulmonary artery thrombosis so that they can work with pharmacists to facilitate accurate diagnoses and management techniques.

The new administration option for multiple sclerosis treatment could improve access during the COVID-19 pandemic, when availability has been a concern.

Although eating healthier food and moving more are the basics of weight control and obesity treatment, finding ways to help people adhere to a weight-loss regimen is more complicated.

Vaccine hesitancy is a main driver for lower than desired vaccination rates and recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, such as measles, in the United States.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.