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This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

High levels of humidity promote mucocilliary clearance, which is a defense mechanism that removes mucus and potentially harmful particles from the lungs.

In a recent statement updating its progress with COVID-19 vaccinations, Walgreens explained that it has administered more than 3 million COVID-19 vaccinations at LTC facilities and among additional vulnerable populations.

If approved as part of a proposed update to the Emergency Use Authorization, the findings could make Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine more widely available.

The research will have implications for clinicians when prescribing blood-thinning medications after Fontan surgery, a complex congenital heart disease operation redirecting blood flow from the lower body to the lungs.

A 5% weight loss over 2 years in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer was associated with worse outcomes, according to new research that investigated the BMI data of these patients.

The investigators said rebuilding public health and other social structures will not only assist disadvantaged groups in times of need, but will also help society at large.

Due to public enthusiasm for electricity and its potential curative properties in the 19th century, several new inventions were patented to fulfill the desires of the people.

Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce that it has launched Droxidopa, which is the generic version of Northera.

Two supplemental BLAs have been submitted to the FDA for enfortumab vedotin-ejfv to convert its accelerated approval into a regular one and to expand the current label to include patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.

While other factors are causing hospitalizations to fall in the top 10 states, vaccinations could be a significant contributing factor.

Addressing the health concerns of homelessness involves the creativity of all health care professionals in their respective roles.

Study suggests the major risks to pregnancy are from maternal respiratory illness due to COVID-19 and urged prevention measures as a key to ensure safety.

The research team conducted interviews with stakeholders to gauge the sector’s thoughts around implementing COVID-19 measures in licensed premises prior to COVID-19 restrictions being lifted.

Communication plays a critical role in coping strategies around health and financial challenges, according to a recent qualitative study that investigated how people cope with these challenges.

Health care providers should monitor blood pressure starting in early adolescence, especially for individuals at high cardiovascular risk, such as Black populations.

The study measured immune responses from individuals genetically predisposed to developing T1D to naturally occurring insulin and hybrid insulin peptides.

The FDA granted a priority review designation to the biologics license application for Vicineum for use in patients with high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guérin–unresponsive non–muscle invasive bladder cancer.

To date, 45.4 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine have been supplied to the US government, according to a recent update from the company that details progress on their ongoing collaboration with the US government.

The label also states LVEF is a variable measure and clinical judgment should be used in deciding which patients to treat.

More research has shown that females experience negative psychological impacts at a rate higher than males.

A recent comprehensive, prospective study of smoking habits among patients with non-small cell lung cancer demonstrated a high rate of smoking reduction and cessation following entry into the phase 3 early-stage trial.

Study suggests that when individuals are expected to wear a mask, people perceive a lower risk with leaving home and visiting public locations.

The study is the first of its kind to focus on the effect of cannabis on blood pressure, heart rate, and metabolic parameters in adults 60 years of age and older with hypertension.

The FDA has granted priority review to sotorasib for the treatment of patients with KRAS G12C–mutated locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer, after at least 1 previous systemic therapy.

Across the country, independent community pharmacies are vital resources in areas without many other pharmacies or health care providers accessible to patients.

Studies have shown that sleep benefits infants’ memories and general cognitive and emotional development.

One-third of study participants treated with semaglutide lost at least 20% (46 pounds) of their baseline weight, which is a common reduction for many patients who have had bariatric surgery in the 1 to 3 years following their procedure.

To analyze the outcomes of drinking caffeinated coffee, researchers categorized consumption as 0 cups per day, 1 cup per day, 2 cups per day, and more than or equal to 3 cups per day.

The research team was surprised to find that participants’ working memories were not related to how well they performed the task.