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The pharmacist plays a critical role in supporting the care plan developed between the patient and the physician.

Patients recently diagnosed with cancer are significantly more likely to quit smoking and remain tobacco-free if they receive frequent phone counseling over an extended period of time.

The drug combination of dapagliflozin and exenatide continues to stay effective without a loss of effect after 2 years of continual use in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to researchers at Thomas Jefferson University.

While most COVID-19 mutations do not affect disease severity, some may have made it more contagious.

By simulating inhalation, exhalation, coughs, and sneezes in the laboratory, the researchers discovered that non-woven fabrics used in most masks work well to demonstrate the concept.

Study shows that 61% of patients who either were not prescribed CPAP to treat their sleep apnea or were not adherent to their CPAP treatment were hospitalized with influenza.

Investigators demonstrated that protection from COVID-19 transmission increases with physical distancing in an approximately linear proportion.

A new breast cancer combination treatment may help patients with certain gene mutations, according to a study published in Molecular Cell.

Following tobacco’s introduction to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century, European physicians embraced it exuberantly, dubbing it a panacea.

There are a number of ways to examine issues around supporting and developing pharmacy technicians, but perhaps the best way is to frame the issue using an organizational behavior lens.

A new device that delivers doses in tenths of a second rather than minutes may bypass adverse effects associated with traditional cancer radiation therapy.

Questions remain whether recovered COVID-19 patients who test positive are still contagious.

Further research is essential in order to determine the relationship between diabetes and COVID-19 and what impact glucose-lowering drugs may have.

Research suggests global access to COVID-19 vaccines is best for both global health and finances.

The greater effect on population-wide alcohol use could be tied to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including widespread social disruption and isolation, limited social support and access to medical care, and negative domestic and global economic impacts.

The study found patients who received radiation 34 days or fewer before their infusion with CART-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) cells did not have worse rates of severe cytokine release syndrome or neurotoxicity, which are 2 common adverse effects of the cellular therapy.

Inappropriately prescribed medications can increase the risk of serious adverse effects and increase the cost of care.

Black women experience longer waiting periods before treatment is initiated than White women following a breast cancer diagnosis, as well as a prolonged treatment duration compared with White women.

Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the launch of Zafirlukast tablets, which is the generic version of Accolate.

The current acute treatments for migraines have shown efficacy and safety, however, approximately one-third of people do not respond, cannot use these options due to contraindications, or report dissatisfaction in therapy.

Study suggests psilocybin may be effective in a much wider population of patients suffering from major depression than previously believed.

Study shows large reductions in visits to essential stores during the pandemic, such as pharmacies, but found essentially no reduction in non-essential visits to parks and other outdoor spots.

Researchers from 2 independent studies have found that SARS-CoV-2 may be more capable of infecting human cells due to the virus’ spike protein recognizing and binding to neuropilin-1.

The FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to dupilumab in September 2020, for the treatment of patients age 12 years and older with eosinophilic esophagitis.

Angiotensin receptor II blockers are often prescribed to control hypertension or for heart failure, kidney failure, or following a heart attack.

A new blood test can help determine cancer type and whether it will respond to chemotherapy.

Approximately 1 in 3 high school seniors (31.8%) who reported misusing prescription opioids as high school seniors between 1997 and 2000 went on to use heroin by age 35.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force updates recommends that colorectal cancer screening begin 5 years earlier, at age 45 instead of age 50.

Having a PharmD is an exceptional accomplishment, but it’s what you do with it that will empower you to dominate your career.

Earlier studies have suggested that statins can potentially benefit some forms of cancer and dementia, meaning investigators could design drugs based on these beneficial effects.