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Africa’s rapidly growing population, expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, means an increasing demand for health care and medications.

There were differences in the variables that influenced vaccination decision making for adults aged 18 to 26 years and for parents making the decision to vaccinate their child

Failing is not final, and it does not define what kind of pharmacist or resident a student can be.

If approved, zongertinib may be a new first-line oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) for patients with HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a transformative step in TKI drug development.

If accepted, daratumumab would be the first approved treatment for smoldering multiple myeloma.

In the trial, lumateperone had a significantly longer time to relapse in patients treated compared to placebo.

CagriSema is a subcutaneous injectable combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide that is currently in phase 3 trials.

The regulatory approval corresponds with positive safety and efficacy data from the FELIX trial.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists have increasingly showed potential for treating liver fibrosis in patients, which disproportionately affects those who are overweight or have obesity.

Automation can enhance safety and efficiency and allow staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks as direct patient care roles expand.

Brigimadlin is a new oral MDM2-p53 antagonist under investigation as a potential first-line therapy to improve outcomes for patients with advanced or metastatic dedifferentiated liposarcoma.

Vitamin K2 displayed a marked reduction in cramp frequency compared to a placebo.

Pharmacists should be aware of current discussions, attempted fixes, and expected length of drug shortages.

Reasons for supporting the lowering of the age-based pneumococcal vaccine recommendation included the likelihood it would increase vaccination rates in multiple age groups and demographics.

Off-label semaglutide has been linked to serious adverse effects, calling for increased regulation around compounding.

Brivudine is more effective in treating herpes zoster and does not increase the risk of adverse reactions.

The demanding nature of pharmacy programs often leaves little time for self-care, social activities, or hobbies, leading to an imbalance that can foster burnout.

Anthony Perissinotti, PharmD, BCOP, discusses unmet needs and trends in managing chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), with an emphasis on the pivotal role pharmacists play in supporting medication adherence and treatment decisions.

Though both vaccines remain effective at preventing severe illness, Moderna’s mRNA-1273.222 vaccine was found to be significantly more effective among adults with underlying medical conditions.

The drug is being investigated for its potential to reduce fibrosis associated with muscular dystrophy that can cause scarring of the heart tissue.

The study found that this patient population was about 25% more likely to have serious mental health issues after childbirth.

The nomogram model demonstrated good predictive capabilities to assess progression risk to overt primary myelofibrosis.

The analysis also found that the intervention methods could improve patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning.

Tripp Logan, PharmD, reflects on being named Independent Pharmacist of the Year from the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Pharmacy teams are learning to adapt to the challenges of limited distribution networks and orphan drug designation in oncology, with integrated pharmacy support playing a crucial role in enhancing patient access and adherence.

Evidence shows that the agent is not an effective nasal decongestant.

RSV vaccines were 80% effective in preventing hospitalization, ICU admission, and death among adults aged 60 years and older.