Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series: Celebrity Endorsements in Ozempic
March 13th 2024This podcast episode discussed the impact of celebrity endorsements on trends in weight loss drugs like Ozempic, body image issues, and the role of pharmacists in educating patients on appropriate use of GLP-1 medications for weight management and chronic diseases.
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Significant Events Throughout Life Increase Chances For Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Decline
March 12th 2024The findings also indicated that individuals who experienced significant adverse events in childhood were approximately 17% more likely to experience adverse events in adulthood.
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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Continuous Glucose Monitoring
This guide discusses the integration of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology into clinical practice, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in selecting and optimizing CGM devices for patients.
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Managing Blood Glucose Levels for Expectant Mothers With Diabetes
CGM enhances diabetes management in pregnancy, improving outcomes.
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FDA Approves Semaglutide for New Indication Involving Cardiovascular Disease
March 8th 2024Semaglutide (Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) reduces the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight when combined with the standard-of-care.
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Belantamab Mafodotin Regimen Indicates Safety, Improved OS in Patients Treated With Multiple Myeloma
March 8th 2024Despite the belantamab mafodotin regimen improving overall survival in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, the trial is ongoing to confirm the presented results.
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