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An extension of a long-acting cabotegravir study shows safety prior to and during pregnancy in cisgender women, with full results being presented at the 2024 International AIDS Conference.

Early identification of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance leads to more efficacious disease monitoring and intervention.

Advancements in treatment include immune checkpoint inhibitors and BRAF/MEK inhibitors, though resistance remains a challenge, with lifileucel recently approved for previously treated metastatic cases.

The similarities were shown for both the US formulation and the EU formulation.

Kristian Hurley, senior vice president of Programs, Advocacy, and Health Equity at Beyond Type 1, discussed the importance of proactive screening for patients with signs of type 1 diabetes (T1D).

A lack of widespread hepatitis B screenings compound with the issue of inaccurate test results, which can complicate treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin.

The blood test offers patients advanced screening methods capable of detecting colorectal cancer in its earlier stages.

Opportunities may be found in community and ambulatory care settings

Providing immunization coadministration and assisting with insurance coverage are strategies to improve access.

The BLING III trial investigated continuous vs intermittent β-lactam antibiotic infusions in critically ill patients with sepsis, finding no significant difference in 90-day mortality but suggesting potential benefits in clinical cure rates.

One of the most important drivers of a patients’ uncontrolled hypertension is medication nonadherence.

Increased levels of absolute lymphocyte count are associated with improved response to BCMA-targeted CAR T-cell therapy.

Study finds traces of “epigenetic scars” on the immune cells of patients who recovered from chronic hepatitis C infection.

The new approach could optimize precision medicine and lead to better outcomes across a variety of disease states.

The molecule can be a potential treatment that counters effects of early-life antibiotics, which can impact the gut microbiota and increase the risk of childhood atopy and asthma.

Unbridled drugflation, or a point-in-time measure of the rising cost of pharmacy benefits, is taking its toll on corporate bottom lines and household budgets.

The FDA’s designation builds off positive results in a phase 1b/2a clinical trial, showing that the vaccine can effectively target the Tau protein.

The investigational drug achieved non-inferiority compared to routine Factor VIII.

Pharmacologic approaches can increase the use of injectables.

Expanding horizons can take many forms for pharmacy techs

Understanding preventive care reduces the risk of illnesses and decreases future costs.

Despite the century-long period of virus evolution, 6 of the 11 primates that received a cytomegalovirus-expressed flu vaccine survived the exposure to H5N1 flu.

The Lancet published data from DELTA 1 and DELTA 2 trials that displayed treatment success among individuals treated with delgocitinib cream.

Because T1D is not necessarily caused by genetics, educating patients about the signs and helping them get tested early is crucial.

Patients without insurance may not be able to afford the biosimilar adalimumab-adbm, even if it is available at a more affordable price than its reference product.

Career ladders for pharmacy technicians not only support the staff themselves, but also the broader success of the health system.

Adherence and efficacy were both higher in patients with HIV who took twice-yearly lenacapavir compared to those on oral preexposure prophylaxis medication.

Despite Muslim patients’ need for halal medication, more than 80% of pharmacists were found to lack knowledge about where to look to find alternative medications that are halal.