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An overview of the use of direct oral anticoagulants as an alternative to warfarin in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus.

The recent ODD for the utidelone injectable could offer another treatment option for patients with BCBM.

The mutations, C594Y and P735R, were found in the GNE gene and may influence sialylation, a process that is crucial for brain development.

The effects were strongest during the spring season and in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Pediatric patients with the variant were approximately 1.44 times more likely develop ALL compared with children who do not have the variant.

Investigators found that mRNA technology for the delivery of antibody therapeutics were used to target tau in Alzheimer disease and can be applied to other tau targets.

The ODD comes after AP303 presented meaningful improvements in renal survival in an ADPKD and the completion of the first study that evaluated healthy human participants.

Cristin Hackel discusses the current state of OTC contraception options, the differences between OTC and prescription methods, and how pharmacists can promote education and awareness.

As the full act will be enforced in November 2024, all medication dispensers must ensure they’re fully prepared.

Calder’s 3D Vaxlock technology attained 11 times more effective immune response, compared to typical comparator.

The new indication includes pediatric patients aged 6 years and older who weigh at least 25 kg and have compensated liver disease.

The manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan describes the significance of the pharmacist’s role in multiple sclerosis care and when collaborating with other health care providers.

The authors note that these findings provide opportunities for health care professionals to utilize social media to reach patients and share accurate information.

Vadadustat (Vafseo; Akebia Therapeutics Inc) is indicated for individuals with chronic kidney disease who have been receiving dialysis for at least 3 months.

The authors believe that pancreatic enzyme therapy has potential in managing patient symptoms, altering the disease course, and the development of standardized care.

The study authors are hopeful that this finding can help in the development of new drugs or treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.

Just as the pharmacy field is expanding its horizons, CE programs are offering new topics and learning strategies.

The agency warns consumers against using these products, which are marketed for topical use to relieve pain associated with cosmetic procedures.

Sotatercept-csrk is the first approved activin signaling inhibitor therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension, which represents a new class of therapy.

The adjuvanted RSVPreF3 vaccine could prevent nearly 3 million symptomatic RSV-ARI cases among US older adults over 3 years’ time, according to study results.

A study that analyzed data from 2000 to 2021 indicated improvements for both leukemia-free survival and overall survival for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Psychedelic medicines such as psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and LSD have been shown to have a significant impact on conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder in clinical trials.

Benefits throughout post-progression endpoints and outcomes were reported for osimertinib in combination with chemotherapy.

All 20 participants in a 12-month follow-up study attained acute success from ablation procedures.

Early treatment administration with this regimen also promoted a faster decrease in viral load and shorter viral shedding in patients with hematologic diseases who were positive for COVID-19.

Ron Lanton discusses California's Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act, which aims to address understaffed chain pharmacies and reduce medication errors by implementing new regulations around pharmacy staffing, error reporting, and unsafe working conditions.