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When compared to established diagnostic assays such as the basophil activation test, the Hoxb8 mast cell activation test demonstrates similar precision.

The encouraging results suggest this low-cost, scalable strategy should be considered for population-level outreach globally to improve flu vaccination rates.

Rachel Chandra, PharmD, MPH, FASHP shares methods for improving adherence to lipid lowering therapies discussed at the AHA 2024 Scientific Sessions.

The pipeline of hallucinogenic and nonhallucinogenic psychedelic medicines is exploding.

The disorder presents as severe lung disease, with lung transplantation as the only current therapeutic option for long-term survival.

This quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.

Adaptability, teamwork, and a culture of lifetime learning are required virtues in our rapidly evolving medical landscape.

Christian Ruff, MD, MPH shared the results of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial.

Twice-yearly dosing could significantly improve adherence rates.

Rebekah Walker, PhD raises awareness of the long-lasting health implications caused by historic redlining.

Value-based payment models are becoming increasingly common, leading clinicians to find novel ways to engage patients and improve disease control with the goal of reducing morbidity, mortality, and cost.

Within the Veterans Health Administration System, primary care pharmacists are embedded in primary care panels and work alongside primary care physicians and nurses to optimize medication management for patients.

Improving collaboration and communication between all members of the health care team is one way to address these challenges.

Milind Desai, MD, MBA shares insight into the REMS program for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

This is the first trial that tested the effect of any medication on major heart failure outcomes in patients with HFpEF and obesity, according to investigators.

High fluctuations (in the top 25%) in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia and a 23% increase in cognitive decline.

The indication is for adult and pediatric patients 1 year and older with a lysine methyltransferase 2A gene translocation.

Pharmacists can continue to spread awareness of the importance of receiving a shingles vaccine.

The indication is for patients 12 and older with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) whose disease is not adequately controlled with H1 antihistamine treatment.

The tablets become the first and only nilotinib with no mealtime restrictions indicated for this population.

IVIG was found to cease development of new lesions and heal previously documented erosions without adverse events to the patient or fetus.

The use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.

The system, currently in early development in Japan, could minimize the need for blood tests, blood pressure cuffs, or expensive wearable devices.

Embracing artificial intelligence and other tools will be necessary to push the field forward.

The global temperature has risen by an average of 0.11° Fahrenheit per decade since 1850, or about 2 degrees in total.

Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, CACP will be moderating a session about social determinants of health and heart failure.

The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.