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The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition will include the latest news and clinical trial updates in the hematology field.

The decline was attributed to continued adherence to infection prevention and control measures.

Examining challenges in pharmacy school is necessary to solve current problems in the workforce.

Metabolic bariatric surgery rates has decreased in response to increased use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.

Anemia is a very common adverse effect associated with the use of ruxolitinib.

Key trends shaping the future of health-system pharmacy include advanced medication management to address supply chain challenges, digital transformation to enhance pharmacy operations, and strategies for compliance with evolving regulations, all of which will be central topics at the ASHP Midyear 2024 meeting.

Clinicians' enthusiasm for cell and gene therapies is tempered by practical concerns.

These risks were observed to become higher as gestational age decreased.

The study also found that HSSPs minimize health costs and provide additional revenue for health systems.

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, discusses a study she conducted that highlights how social determinants of health exacerbate severity and increase rates of mortality from Clostridioides difficile infections in vulnerable communities.

High-dose vitamin C, when combined with chemotherapy, has shown the potential to double the survival rate of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer.

A vast majority of patients achieved a positive clinical response with the combination, with improvements in their ocular condition.

Investigators say basic immunodeficiency screening should be completed in full for this patient population.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnoses have greatly increased following the COVID-19 pandemic.

E-cigarette manufacturers claim the products aid in smoking cessation for adults without the risk of adolescent usage.

The therapy has similar benefits for both older and younger patients with multiple myeloma.

The authors recommend that longer assessments with lengthier interventions should be performed to assess potential benefits.

If approved, the new indications include children 6 years and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and children 5 years and older with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis.

Al Carter of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy speaks on recent initiatives to address workforce burnout and stress among pharmacists.

Promoting antimicrobial stewardship and providing patient education are examples of strategies to prevent antimicrobial resistance.

The tumor-agnostic FDA approval of T-DXd for HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic solid malignancies exemplifies the importance of understanding the risks associated with targeted therapy and the need for proactive monitoring strategies.

As use of injectable medications increases for diabetes and other indications, proper administration is crucial.

AI-powered drug response prediction technology is revolutionizing veterinary and human oncology by enabling personalized treatment plans through live cell testing, machine learning models, and data-driven precision medicine approaches.

AI-enabled remote cardiac telemetry can help manage stress’s effects on high-risk populations.

The pharmacist’s role includes determining if there are any medications that are contributing to magnesium deficiency for patients with diabetes who are at an increased risk.

Investigators presented additional data from a clinical trial at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence, demonstrating similar safety for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

The Act is set to end at the end of 2024, which will affect pharmacists’ abilities to administer COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatment that are distributed by the federal government.

When different skin tones are considered in imaging systems, women will receive more equitable screening and care.