The Need for Antimicrobial Stewardship, HAI Infection Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 3rd 2021Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, patients hospitalized with the disease have had more to face than just the fight against COVID-19, as co-infection with drug-resistant pathogens has been shown to also contribute to rates of mortality and readmission.
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Study: Low-Quality Diet During Pregnancy May Be Associated With Late-Childhood Obesity
March 2nd 2021Eating a low-quality diet high in foods and food components associated with chronic inflammation during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of obesity and excess body fat in children, especially during late childhood.
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NDA Submitted to FDA for Ivosidenib for Previously Treated IDH1-Mutated Cholangiocarcinoma
March 2nd 2021A supplemental new drug application has been submitted to the FDA for ivosidenib tablets (Tibsovo) as a potential therapeutic option for patients with previously treated, IDH1-mutated cholangiocarcinoma.
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American Pharmacists Association Commends Executive Order to Support Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
March 2nd 2021APhA commended President Biden’s signing of the executive order in a press release, noting that adequate drug supply would be critical to ensuring pharmacists’ ability to provide care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Expert: Communities of Color Want to Be Vaccinated, the Problem is Vaccine Supply
March 1st 2021It has taken both time and effort to address the equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccinations, and in communities such as Prince George’s County in Maryland, significant effort has been made to address barriers to access.
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Perspectives From Pharmacists, Educators on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Immunizations
March 1st 2021As a majority of advanced pharmacy practice experiences need to include direct patient care, immunizing provides students an opportunity to provide this care along with consultation around the COVID-19 vaccine and adverse effects.
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FDA Approves Emergency Use Authorization for Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine
February 28th 2021Approximately 2 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine are ready to ship and supply is expected to sharply increase, with up to 20 million doses available by the end of March.
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Study Finds Novel Mechanism of Resistance to Immunotherapy Targeting HER2
February 26th 2021As immunotherapies continue to show promise in more effectively combating several tumor types, many current strategies focus on ensuring the efficient delivery of active cytotoxic cells directly to tumors.
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Study: Low-Quality Diet During Pregnancy May Be Associated with Late-Childhood Obesity
February 26th 2021Researchers from University College Dublin, Ireland found that children of mothers who ate a higher quality diet during pregnancy that is low in inflammation-associated foods had a lower risk of obesity and lower body fat levels in late childhood than children whose mothers ate a lower quality diet during pregnancy that was high in inflammation-associated foods.
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Study: Structured Exercise Program Benefited Men’s Artery Health, Not Testosterone Therapy
February 26th 2021The investigators said testosterone therapy may have some benefits for older men, but they did not find any benefits in artery function, which is a determinant of future cardiovascular risk.
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Tip of the Week: Strategic Planning for Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness and Response Activities
February 26th 2021Pharmacy organizations have produced advisories to guide workflow and optimize services, yet there still exists a gap in further integration of pharmacists into public health and safety initiatives.
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