While Bitcoin and Ethereum garner most of the attention in the cryptocurrency space, there are a number of opportunities present for implementing blockchain into global health technology, with perhaps one of the most intuitive being its potential as a platform for health records.
Jennifer Andrews, MD, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and medical director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s blood bank, discusses how a national blood shortage could affect patient care and outcomes.
Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, associate professor of clinical sciences at Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discusses potential drug-drug interactions with psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine to consider outside of interactions with psychiatric medications.
Celecoxib and tramadol hydrochloride (Seglentis; Esteve Pharmaceuticals) is an oral prescription with a unique co-crystal formulation of the anti-inflammatory drug, celecoxib, and the schedule IV opioid analgesic drug, tramadol.
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Jennifer Pena, chief medical officer for Nurx, discusses the impact of sexual health stigma, as well as how to combat it.
The FDA has authorized the expanded use of COVID-19 booster doses in eligible populations, including a single dose of the Moderna vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The objective of the study was to prove that increased COVID-19 severity may be linked to poor oral health status, especially in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
An overview of this year's NCPA Annual Convention, including highlights from sessions about pharmacy technicians, point-of-care testing, misinformation, and new drugs and clinical pearls in community pharmacy.
Unisom is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body.
Mavyret is indicated for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis.
Symptoms of bird flu include cough, fever, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, and shortness of breath.
Study results show that annual screening can identify cases of prostate cancer up to 8 times as often in those with hereditary Lynch syndrome than in those who do not get the tests.
Payton Nyquvest, CEO and founder of Numinus, said he believes psychedelic medicines will lead to a significant shift in the mental health treatment landscape in the next 3 to 5 years.
Taking all 3 doses also helped patients experience higher A1C levels than patients who took titrated insulin glargine, clinical trial results show.
Jameshia Below, PharmD, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy, explains what the most common complications from cancer treatment are that can lead to oncologic emergencies and how can they be identified.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the prominence of pharmacies in public health by providing pharmacists the legal authority to perform CLIA-waived testing.
Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for chronic kidney disease.
New study results show that single-dose vaccination may benefit populations with limited supplies.
Kelan Thomas, PharmD, MS, associate professor of clinical sciences at Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discusses the situations in which serotonin syndrome may be an area of concern when treating patients on psychiatric medication with psychedelic medicine.
Study results shows that patients who have been diagnosed with the disease may face many challenges, which can increase anxiety or depression.
If the research is confirmed, it could be a warning sign for women to make diet and lifestyle changes aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease.
Besides allergy, Benadryl can be used for sunburn, scrapes, skin irritations, and insect bites.
Alirocumab (Praluent) is a PCSK9 inhibitor for the treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Lee Helman, MD, vice chair on Stand Up To Cancer's Scientific Advisory Committee, discusses the research collaboration between Stand Up To Cancer and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
Alps Pharmacy serves the community, long-term care, and specialty markets at its 3 locations.
Melissa Pein, a pharmacy technician supervisor at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding pharmacy technicians and the role they play in vaccinations
Treatment options for autism spectrum disorder may include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclics, antipsychotics, stimulants, anti-anxiety medications, and anticonvulsants.
The first “National Pharmaceutical Week” was proposed at the 1924 APhA annual meeting. In 1925, the inaugural week celebrating pharmacy was held from October 11 to 17.
Clinical testing of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy has led to the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty.
