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How a pharmacy performs with respect to specific measures can be associated with a DIR fee.

As increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients require intubation, aerosol containment devices have been in high demand, including improvised protection strategies and devices.

Esketamine shows promise for adults suffering from treatment-resistant depression.

Pharmacists are central health care professionals in medication therapy management and play a crucial role in improving life quality outcomes among patients.

The Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE) study has played a key role in helping the health care industry look closer at the disproportionate risk of comorbidities, such as chronic liver and kidney disease, physical function impairment and frailty, premature reproductive aging, and cancer in patients with HIV.

Regional and state access assistance, improved research and collaboration, and individualized options for patients are key factors in adherence to PrEP.

Phase 1/2 trials show promising results as the study moves into phase 2/3.

Along with the duty to care for patients with COVID-19 is the psychological burden that develops in frontline care professionals, such as pharmacists.

Globally, dolutegravir is expected to be a part of treatment for approximately 15 million people living with HIV by 2021.

Contrary to earlier data, a new study from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) suggests that younger age may not reduce the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The new report intends to change the practices in the HIV/coinfections research community so that women, providers, and policy makers can make evidence-based decisions regarding the use of medications during pregnancy.

Can nitroglycerin patches be used to treat tendonitis?

The goal of the current format for retail pharmacy services is to continue providing people with the medications they need to maintain their health and longevity during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Investigators have found that shear stress caused by aortic valve stenosis activates white blood cells, leading to potentially harmful inflammation, which in turn accelerates heart disease.

As a chronic respiratory disease, asthma has been considered a risk factor for COVID-19 by many experts and clinicians.

Published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the latest ATS practice guideline maintains the first principle of clinical practice, that “all patients who use tobacco should receive treatment for their dependence, and not simply be encouraged to stop.”

Study finds that few documented antibiotic allergies are correct, and family physicians and pharmacists do not have sufficient knowledge on the issue.

The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) released its newest guide to help pharmaceutical organizations achieve and maintain control in their critical utility systems.

What was the 19th century tonic that was meant to be a meat substitute for those who could not afford it?

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Walgreens and DoorDash plan to offer more than 5000 items for delivery on the DoorDash platform and will expand the service to other major markets, starting with Cincinnati, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Sacramento, and Seattle by the end of summer 2020.

New molecules could the brain’s immune system to better control epilepsy.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Jessica Langely, MS, executive director of education and advocacy, about the importance of expanding the role of pharmacy technicians.

New ruling means up to 126,400 women of childbearing age may need to pay out-of-pocket for birth control.

The medication is indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain caused by acute musculoskeletal disorders.

The findings indicate that front-line health care workers are at high risk for COVID-19 and that many health care workers with the virus may not have typical symptoms of a respiratory infection, according to the study authors.

The frequency of adverse events, such as headaches and nausea, was similar among those who received the drug (22.2%) and those who received placebos (20.5%) with no deaths in either group.

Despite the scientific evidence of the vaccine’s benefits, 45% of the posts had a negative tone toward people getting the vaccine.