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Researchers find no clear therapeutic benefit of intravenous immunoglobulin for the prevention of postnatal relapses of multiple sclerosis.

In a recent statement, Walgreens announced that it has administered approximately 5 million COVID-19 vaccinations at long-term care facilities, in its stores, and through its vaccination clinics.

The study authors also mention that samples taken from skin biopsies confirmed their suspicion of a delayed allergic immune response that is commonly seen in drug reactions.

Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue that leads to fragility and an increased risk of fracture.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Chad Landmon, JD, chair of intellectual property and FDA practice groups at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, on how to approach discussing the FDA’s expedited EUA process for COVID-19 vaccines with patients with concerns about the process.

Notably, the United States has now administered the most first-shot COVID-19 vaccinations of any country, with 82.6 million.

The HIV epidemic continues while populations are less likely to reach out for testing, prevention, and treatment during the pandemic due to a variety of challenges.

Teclistamab showed promising clinical activity and a tolerable safety profile in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Experts discuss opioid crisis complexities, such as the able to manage pain appropriately and the impact of social and structural determinates of health.

Angelo Moore, PhD, MSN, RN, NE-BC, program manager, Office of Health Equity at Duke Cancer Institute, discussed how one of his goals was to truly involve the community in educating others on the clinical guidance, primarily for prostate cancer screenings.

The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 diagnostic test that can confirm recent or prior COVID-19 infection.

Researchers at Columbia and MIT have created a new technique that can uncover nearly all of the behaviors that cancer cells use to evade immunotherapies, which could lead to the development of more effective treatments.

Both diabetes types lead to severely elevated blood sugar levels that eventually cause a host of possible complications, including loss of limbs and eyesight, kidney damage, diabetic coma, and death.

Educational programming for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists on medication abortion is limited.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

According to the study, diets rich in fruits and vegetables help reduce the risk for numerous chronic health conditions that are leading causes of death, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Chad Landmon, JD, chair of intellectual property and FDA practice groups at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, on the FDA’s EUA process for COVID-19 vaccines.

The guidance said relaxing certain measures for vaccinated individuals may help improve COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake.

Paul Ament, PharmD, reviews the data from studies looking into the prevention of VTEs and Riley Bowers, PharmD, shares the real-world data to the studies.

A panel of experts discuss the risks vs benefits of prophylactic care for patients to prevent VTE.

Paul Ament, PharmD, reviews the data from studies looking into the prevention of VTEs and Riley Bowers, PharmD, shares the real-world data to the studies.

The FDA has approved axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma following 2 or more lines of systemic therapy.

In their statement, ASHP argues that each vaccine has been proven effective in reducing severe symptoms, decreasing hospitalizations, and decreasing death from COVID-19.

The Pharmacy Times® Pharmacy Focus podcast provides the latest industry news and information, thought-leader insights, clinical updates, patient counseling tools, and innovative solutions for the everyday practice and business of pharmacy.

Heart failure is associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

New protein-based immunotherapies could stimulate patients’ immune systems without needing to engineer T cells on an individual basis.

The investigators urged continued safety measures, such as social distancing and school closures, in order to prevent more COVID-19 variant-related deaths and hospitalizations.

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