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Pharmacists could play a major role in answering patient questions and providing counseling about cannabis

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear how Walmart is leveraging its network to provide HIV care and specialty pharmacy services and how integrating community pharmacy outreach is significant for patients.

AIC100 could meet an unmet medical need to effectively treat individuals with anaplastic thyroid cancer — the most aggressive form of the disease.

In April 2017, the drug was approved to treat the slow loss of the ability to walk for symptomatic patients aged 3 and older who had Batten disease.

Studies show an increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children of mothers; mouse models have shown links between maternal asthma and altered behavior and brain function.

The decision offers patients with difficulty swallowing their medication expanded options for treatment administration.

Emerging treatments, collaboration between health care providers, and new policy proposals have led to a positive outlook for the future of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and its treatment.

It is essential for clinicians to properly diagnose patients with suspected AVWS and provide them proper treatment, which could be intravenous immunoglobulin.

Pharmacy personnel can be integrated to optimize antimicrobial use.

If properly implemented, increasing the pharmacist’s clinical authority could ensure increased access to care for patients and advance the practice of pharmacy.

β2-microglobulin may be an effective indicator of coagulation dysfunction in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM).

Education about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial

In addition to moral arguments, economic issues must be considered.

Following President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from re-election, VP Kamala Harris has stepped into the Democratic nominee position after support and endorsements from notable delegates and the president himself.

Patient monitoring significantly improved for patients seen in the pharmacist-led clinic due to greater efforts to order labs per policy and prescribe an appropriate DOAC dose.

The findings also demonstrate that body dysmorphic disorder is also associated with high levels of comorbid psychopathology, risk, and psychosocial impairment.

Differentiating between the 3 available options can help identify which is best for individual patients.

Proper timing and vaccine selection are crucial for optimal immune responses.

A 5:2 intermittent fasting plan combined with meal replacement had better positive outcomes compared with metformin and empagliflozin.

With new guidance coming for the 2024-2025 season, pharmacists must stay up to date with current vaccine recommendations.

The future of vancomycin dosing lies in optimizing dosing regimens to individual patient needs.

Vitamin C can improve levels of Nonheme Ferrous Fumarate or Ferrous Sulfate in the body

Professional standard of care has judicial affirmation

A strong recommendation from trusted health care professionals can make a difference.

In the session at the 2024 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, presenters highlighted the importance of fostering inclusion for LGBTQ students.

Study investigators surveyed nearly 200 women on their concern around period-tracking apps’ data practices, as well as whether Roe v Wade being overturned influenced their concerns.

Educators should prioritize integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) for the next generation of pharmacists.

Eculizumab-aagh does not have an interchangeable designation, though that could be updated in the future.