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Interactive Case Studies: November 2022 Issue
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World AIDS Day Raises Awareness of Disparities, Barriers to HIV Care
The 2022 theme is “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV.”
Tip of the Week: Proper Managerial Accounting Reduces Risks
Proper accounting systems and mechanisms assist not only in daily decision-making but in operations control and risk management.
Preparing for the 2022, 2023 Cold, Flu Season
Defending yourself against the flu and spreading diseases can be as simple as washing your hands.
OTC Product News: November
This months over-the-counter (OTC) product guide highlights products that contain natural ingredients.
Pharmacy Students Tackle Culturally Competent Care at The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
A diverse population and financial obstacles present unique challenges for pharmacists in Hawaii.
Bonus: Pharmacy Technician as a Career
Two pharmacy technicians discuss why the technician career path is special to them.
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Study Explores Challenges in Uptake of Long-Acting Injectable PrEP
Challenges for uptake of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis in populations at risk for HIV include fear of needles, potential adverse effects, and concerns about diminished efficacy.
5 Key Sessions and Interviews at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting
Pharmacy Times will be covering the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting from December 4 to 8.
Study Finds Attachment Anxiety Can Lead to False Memories
Adults with attachment anxiety were more likely to misremember facts when they could see the person speaking.
Experimental Type 1 Diabetes Drug Could Slow Growth of Rare Mantle Cell Lymphoma
An experimental drug could help scientists understand the development of mantle cell lymphoma and potentially increase overall survival.
Laugh Off Burnout? It May Not Be That Simple, But It Can Certainly Help
Comedy has taught me several keys that have helped alleviate and manage burnout.
How Long Does Flu Shot Protection Last?
Flu vaccines can protect against severe outcomes and death, but how long does it last? Who should be getting one?
Study Highlights Changes to the Brain Caused by Migraines
Research into how perivascular spaces contribute to migraine could help better understand the complexities of how these headaches occur.
November Pet Peeves
What's annoying pharmacists this month?
Perform Drug-Drug Interaction Assessments at Every Visit
Pharmacists should evaluate medications for potential problems at patient meetings to improve safety.
Study Shows Hormonal Contraceptives May Affect Adolescent Brain Development
Prior research has associated early adolescent use of hormonal contraceptives with the risk of depression in adulthood.
Parents, Clinicians Can Take Steps to Manage Food Allergies During the Holidays
Parties and get-togethers often present challenges for patients with allergies, particularly with home-cooked food that may have unclear ingredients.
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RaDaR Assay May Effectively Detect Minimal Residual Disease in Breast Cancer Patients, Improve Outcomes
Data to be presented at the 45th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium suggest that the novel sequencing test can detect signs of disease recurrence across breast cancer subtypes, improving outcomes.
Infliximab Shows Promise Treating Psoriasis in Patients Undergoing Treatment With PD-1 Agents
Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors have the potential for immune-related adverse events, such as psoriasis.
Trauma-Informed Care Is an Essential Skill for Pharmacists
Students can begin learning about treating patients with trauma early.
Zanubrutinib Shows Superior Progression-Free Survival for Adult Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Data To Be Presented at ASH 2022
Zanubrutinib expressed better cardiac safety measures, higher progression-free survival, and lower discontinuation rates in the ALPINE trial compared with compared ibrutinib.
Derazantinib Shows Clinical Benefit, Manageable Safety Profile in Patients With Cholangiocarcinoma
Derazantinib is an investigational oral inhibitor of FGFR1, FGFR2, and FGFR3 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
Panelists Discuss Effective Management and Considerations for Hemophilia A
Pharmacists can coordinate education programs for patients to normalize quality of life and minimize infusion-related pain.
Low Rates of Flu, Pneumococcal Vaccine Raise Concerns for Experts
Rx Product News: November
On this month's list of Rx products is an FDA-updated label for a cardiovascular disease drug, 2 FDA-approved NDAs for schizophrenia and alopecia areata, and an FDA approved treatment for pustular psoriasis.
GSK Releases Positive Study Results for New First-in-Class Tuberculosis Drug
GSK3036656 demonstrates early bactericidal activity with a low, once-daily oral dose after 14 days of treatment.
Additional Validation Checks Help Identify Consequential Residual Confounding
The implementation of negative control outcomes and a complementary cohort demonstrate an estimated beneficial effect that associated with an individual’s overall health.
Nicotinamide Riboside May Increase Breast Cancer Risk, Metastasis
Study suggests that high levels of nicotinamide riboside could increase the risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer and may cause the cancer to metastasize to the brain.
Phase 3 Trial Showed Pembrolizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy Had Statistically Significant Improvement in Overall Survival in HER2-Negative Gastric, Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
The trial data demonstrated that pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy also had statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in PFS and ORR as well.