
Prior studies had produced conflicting results on whether the pandemic positively or negatively impacted health care-associated C. difficile infections, yet the results of this current study indicate the pandemic played a limited role.

Prior studies had produced conflicting results on whether the pandemic positively or negatively impacted health care-associated C. difficile infections, yet the results of this current study indicate the pandemic played a limited role.

Study authors note that additional research is necessary to confirm findings and identify biological pathways of associations between sweetened beverages and diseases of the liver.

Previous studies were not able to establish whether the risk of developing myasthenia gravis was caused by or led to vitamin D deficiency.

Research shows a substantial difference between overall deaths of men and women at 43% and 28.2%, respectively, from cardiovascular disease associated with particulate matter.

Niraparib and abiraterone acetate (Akeega; Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson) is the first-and-only dual action tablet that combines a PARP inhibitor with abiraterone acetate administered with prednisone.

Pharmacists also have the resources to help advocate for better care for patients.

Because the generic name of both the timolol once-daily and twice-daily formulations is the same, pharmacies should only carry 1 formulation.

Session at NACDS Total Store Expo discusses how to address shortcomings in women’s health areas in the health and wellness industry.

Many studies with a stated goal of advancing child health care in administratively-defined minors have no clinical value and may even harm young patients.

Pharmacists can improve patient access to both healthful foods and necessary medicines as a continuum of care in underserved communities.

Session at NACDS Total Store Expo discusses minor changes that retail companies can make to mesh artificial intelligence into their work to increase sales, improve margins, and lower costs.

Entrepreneurs and healthcare retailers can support pharmacists by digitizing the recommendation model and closing the diagnostic gap.

Educator and pharmacy advocate encourages pharmacists to work together to improve the scope of the profession and patient access to services.

Jennifer Chesak, author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women, discusses how estrogen can affect binding at the serotonin receptor sites, causing psilocybin to impact women’s bodies differently.

Advancements in the development of amyloid-targeting monoclonal antibodies show promise for treating Alzheimer disease, but there have been concerns around cost, adverse reactions, and inequity of care for marginalized patients.

Unexpectedly, the highest increases in delirium compared to projections were in the 66 to 74 years of age group, which could have important personal and societal repercussions, such as earlier development of dementia.

New standards from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs could drive changes that improve patient safety by optimizing drug therapy to reduce the risk of harm and improve health and well-being before a medication is dispensed.

The study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.

In the COLUMBUS study, the FDA requested that the investigators evaluate the contribution of binimetinib while maintaining the same dosage of encorafenib at 300 mg to confirm the benefits of the combination.

Although SB5 is an effective treatment for plaque psoriasis, it is recommended that patients consider the potential risks and adverse effects.

Pharmacy technicians are stepping up to assume expanded responsibilities that contribute to pharmacy management and patient safety.

Despite the low uptake of healthy lifestyle behaviors to achieve 5% weight loss or greater, the probability of weight loss increased among individuals with higher initial BMI.

Precision therapies, although effective in earlier stages, may not work later.

The program would aim to incentivize competition in small molecule generics markets, which currently have limited competition.

Gretchen Garofoli, PharmD, an associate professor at the West Virginia School of Pharmacy, discusses the current recommendations for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza vaccines and vaccine hesitancy.

Findings may have therapeutic implications because of the potential to target neurotransmitters to treat or prevent melanoma.

Results of phase 3 trials could lead to the approval of remibrutinib to provide more effective and controlled treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria than H1-antihistamines.

Approximately 57% of individuals who were shown a flowchart of the FDA vaccine approval process were very or somewhat likely to recommend a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to a pregnant family member or friend compared to only 40% of those who were not shown the process.

Policy efforts must be put in place to support HCV treatment for all individuals to reduce the disparities in direct-acting antiviral treatment.

There was no association between the amount of evidence behind a product and the time until Medicare coverage, suggesting issues within the coverage determination process itself.