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Precision medicine revolutionized NSCLC treatment, targeting specific mutations like KRAS G12C with therapies such as adagrasib to improve patient outcomes.

Several studies on valerian have been conducted in the past 50 years for indications varying from insomnia, anxiety, restless leg syndrome, headaches, and more.

MDMA-assisted therapy and psilocybin currently lead the way with potential approvals by the FDA.

The expanded role of oncology pharmacists includes the opportunity to work in ambulatory settings, infusion centers, delivery of specialized in pharmacy services, evaluation of investigational new drugs, and manager roles in drug chain supply and in coordination of care.

Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx; Union Chimique Belge) is a humanized monoclonal immunoglobulin G1 antibody that inhibits interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F.

Taking steps to improve front-end sales takes some time and out-of-the-box thinking, but it can prove profitable and improve word-of-mouth recommendations.

Despite the positive results demonstrated in a prior phase 2 trial, AMX0035 failed to meet the phase 3 trial’s primary end point in treating patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

New indications include Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream (SAB) infections, acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

This short story, illustrated by Roth, portrays pharmacists in a variety of settings and was written with the intent to introduce the career in a fun and understandable way for children and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.

Investigators also found that African American and White veterans had different risk factors for re-hospitalization post-stroke.

This medication is associated with a number of adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal upset and peripheral neuropathies, that may be mitigated by less frequent dosing.

This holistic approach to healing, grounded in harnessing the therapeutic properties of plants, serves as a bridge between centuries-old traditional wisdom and modern scientific practices.

Unlike conventional monoclonal antibodies, BsAbs possess dual binding domains that target 2 distinct antigens simultaneously.

Investigators compared the copy number alterations of patients who were male and female using 16 cancer types in The Cancer Genome Atlas Program.

Study outcomes demonstrated that 80 HER2-postive BTC individuals enrolled in Cohort 1 of the study achieved a confirmed objective response rate of 41.3%

Advanced analytics will continue to make health care more accessible and empower pharmacists with the ability to personalize treatments.

A study about modifiable risk factors on a “weak spot” in the brain network found that diabetes, pollution, and alcohol were most likely to contribute to dementia disorders.

The decision follows phase 3 trial results that demonstrated improved progression-free survival and confirmed the safety of Dato-DXd in patients with breast cancer.

By implementing easier systems of education for patients, the consequences of polypharmacy could potentially decrease.

The mutation impacts BAF proteins and can lead to progression of follicular lymphoma, according to the investigators.

In the RUBY phase 3 trial, dostarlimab (Jemperli; GSK) with niraparib (Zejula; GSK) had significant progression free survival compared to the standard of care.

The positive results in both progression-free survival and overall response rate were endorsed in a confirmatory study.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America applauded the efforts by AstraZeneca, saying accessibility and affordability can help reduce racial disparities in asthma.

Many cases of motion sickness can be managed safely with available OTC products.

Health care professionals providing care to patients using second-generation antipsychotics could benefit from incorporating community pharmacists as members of their team.

Positive phase 3 trial results showed that danicopan was more effective than placebo when treating extravascular hemolysis in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

It is unclear why the vaccines were less effective in women, but researchers note that the findings can be important when determining immune therapy outcomes in patients with melanoma.

Stephanie Ashraf, MD, offered clinical experience in managing insomnia at the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) 2024 Annual Meeting.