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The widespread use of OTC products and dietary supplements are opportunities for pharmacists to educate patients and other health care members as to how these products fit into the overall health continuum.

Initiated in Arkansas, Rutledge v. PCMA is set to decide whether states have the authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers.

If successful in clinical trials and pending regulatory approval, Pfizer Inc and BioNTech expect to manufacture up to 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2020.

Mylan plans to launch adalimumab-fkjp in the United States in July 2023.

Patients can be aided by health care providers with preventable measures to reduce the chance of infectious risk.

It is likely that in the coronavirus disease 2019 era and its aftermath, we may see worsening adherence to therapy due to known factors that affect adherence and others that are unique to what is happening currently.

Significant morbidity and mortality are associated with an aging population due to cardiovascular disease, which is very common in HIV-infected persons.

Emerging evidence is showing that COVID-19 symptoms may still persist even after recovery.

Pharmacists need new tools to reduce administrative burden and provide the best care to patients.

Event-driven PrEP is initiated 2-24 hours ahead of sexual activity, but the most common method of HIV PrEP is a daily oral pill.

Next-level digestive enzymes perform vital functions, like breaking down food, eliminating toxins, and even building muscle to amplify healthy habits

Since 2015, there has been an increase in the number of specialty pharmacies in the United States due to their potential of handling the complexities of cost and appropriate drug access and administration.

Contrary to World Health Organization recommendations, the benefits of steroids used in inhalers and nebulizers outweigh the risks.

Two mRNA- based vaccine candidates are currently in development by Pfizer and BioNTech.

The COVID-19 pandemic made a convincing argument to employers of having a robust and sound communication strategy to their employees.

Elderly, critically ill COVID-19 patients on lopinavir and ritonavir show an increased risk of bradycardia

Tofersen proves safe in clinical trials in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

According to the researchers, N95 masks and surgical masks, along with vacuum cleaner filters that can be inserted into filter pockets in cloth masks are the next best options. The vacuum filters reduced infection risk by 83% for a 30-second exposure and 58% for 20-minute exposure.

Although lack of physical activity and exercise are known risk factors for serious health conditions, further evidence as to whether physical activity actually protects against cognitive decline has often been mixed and inconclusive, according to the current study.

What was the cause of drug induced renal failure?

The study concluded that pharmacists reportedly scored higher on the knowledge test than neurologists and nurse practitioners.

Small, automated financial incentives improved retention in care and viral suppression among adults with HIV starting antiretroviral therapy.

At the beginning of the study, participants completed a questionnaire about how often they took part in 5 types of mentally stimulating activities during middle-age, between the age of 50 and 65 years, or the age of 66 and older.

Regardless of the channel through which a specialty medication is billed and filled, management strategies will be an essential cornerstone to controlling costs.

Cytomegalovirus is a common pathogen post-transplant.

According to a recent analysis published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, Black individuals are twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19.

According to new research published in Clinical and Translational Immunology, a new cancer vaccine is ready for human trials following its success in preclinical studies.

Regular testing for hepatitis C virus has proven more effective than targeted testing.

What was the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) originally called?

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