Throughout 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.
Among the health care professionals staking their ground on social media are a growing list of pharmacists and pharmacy students.
Eating 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.
COVID-19 is fueling the expansion of treatment methods beyond medications to include digital therapeutics.
A recent study found that a combination of robust vaccination programs and strict physical distancing rules may be effective in the prevention of future COVID-19 infection surges.
Insight on direct coaching and implementation support for new pharmacy business initiatives.
A 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.
Former high touch technologies exec to bring customer service experience, expertise.
APhA 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.
In a recent interview with Pharmacy Times, Jennifer Maloney, MD, of Regeneron, said an investigative new drug may help patients manage their cat allergies.
Investigators recommended avoiding risk factors such as smoking and switching to a transdermal administration route for testosterone.
It 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.
This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.
In the LinkedIn Live session, “The Road Toward Vaccine Equity Webinar,” Walgreens highlighted their efforts toward helping fill the important gaps in care that address the unique concerns of minority communities.
The FDA has approved melphalan flufenamide (Pepaxto; melflufen) for use in combination with dexamethasone to treat adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
As 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.
Salonpas® Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, which features the most prescribed topical pain medicine clinically proven to relieve arthritis pain in major joints.
Results show respondents' top drivers of happiness in the workplace are colleagues, compensation, and autonomy.
Approximately 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.
View the full results from the Pharmacy Times 2020 Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey.
In voting in favor of the recommendation, 22 committee members unanimously agreed that the benefits of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine outweigh its risks.
The flexibility could allow for easier storage and increased accessibility of the vaccine.
Study findings illustrate the need for better communication between health care providers and patients experiencing concerns during the pandemic.
As 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.
Researchers 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.
The 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.
While working as a stage manager in a theater in Bombay, India, Dinshah Ghadiali began to read about the potential of color therapy to cure disease.
Company granted 180 days of exclusivity under FDA Competitive Generic Therapy approval pathway.
The vaccine has been shown to induce mucosal immunity in the nasal cavity, which may be effective in blocking transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Pharmacy 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.
