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A recent study has detailed information on the potential dangers and the application of QTc monitoring to guide treatment when using drugs that can cause heart rhythm changes.

The length of time patients remained contagious after the end of their symptoms, however, ranged from 1 to 8 days.

"We are trying to stay strong, and we couldn’t cope with this situation if it wasn’t for our deep team connection.”

A study by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that taking a low-dose aspirin once per day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or possible Alzheimer disease.

A new study examining records from the Ohio Health Department from 2010 to 2017 found that white men between the ages of 30 and 39 had the highest risk for fatal opioid overdoses.

While the drugs are not currently FDA-approved for COVID-19, the FDA noted that they are recommended in some countries for COVID-19.

Members of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) have been on the forefront of the pandemic, reviewing treatment data and assisting in interpretation for clinical use.

How has COVID-19 affected our lives?

Researchers examine how stem cells promote neuronal growth in tissue regeneration and in cancer progression.

A prespecified exploratory analysis using the safety data from the 3 trials indicated fewer major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) with inclisiran compared with placebo.

According to the researchers, the case fatality rate for patients with COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease is 10.5%.

Further, these natural killer (NK) cells appear to be more effective the earlier they are in development, creating the possibility of an immunotherapy that would not use cells from a patient or a matched donor.

Why is guaifenesin being used for fertility?

The American College of Rheumatology addresses the prior authorization requirement for some prescription medications, highlighting the significant burden this creates for patients and rheumatology professionals.

Other therapeutic possibilities include a combination of HIV-1 protease inhibitors.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that the antiretroviral drugs, dolutegravir and emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumurate (DTG+FTC/TAF), may comprise the safest and most effective HIV treatment regimen currently available during pregnancy.

Following the precautions many grocery stores across the nation have taken, various pharmacies in the United States are altering their hours and other services to cater to high-risk and senior citizen shoppers due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread.

Today we’re celebrating 3 pharmacists for their amazing work organizing a drive-through testing center.

The researchers plan to present updated data at the European Society for Medical Oncology Breast Cancer conference in May.

Small cell lung cancer is highly aggressive and fast-growing, typically recurring and progressing rapidly despite the initial response to chemotherapy.

The letter was issued by the American Pharmacists Association, the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, the National Community Pharmacists Association, and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations.

A recent study conducted by Ohio State University suggests that even organized efforts to clean surfaces can fall short, requiring extra cleaning to be done on a daily basis, especially to fight the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists are concerned not only about shortages in drugs that could treat the virus, but also medications for managing other conditions.

The waivers were approved within days of the states' submissions.

Today’s pharmacy hero is Diane Berkley, CPhT. In addition to working full time at a local hospital during the day, Berkley also works part-time at a community pharmacy.

The FDA has issued a statement regarding action to help increase the supply of ventilators, ventilator tubing connectors, and ventilator accessories during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top news of the week from Pharmacy Times® surrounding the novel coronavirus.

More than 60 front-end, nonprescription products are currently available for purchase at drive-thru windows.