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Heart failure is a major cause of morbidity and mortality for adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), with the highest risk being for those with complex CHD lesions.

Major barriers to care for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) can include navigating therapeutics and the cost of medications.

In crafting a patient-centered regimen, the convergence of expertise from physicians and pharmacists, paired with the values and preferences of patients, becomes paramount.

The study authors reported that plans in the South had the highest rates of exclusive PAs for either emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide even if the plan covered both, from 2018 to 2020.

The study findings indicate that health care professionals significantly underreport symptoms compared to patients with breast cancer, with reported comorbidities varying.

Pharmacies have the potential to introduce testing services, promote public health campaigns, collaborate with anemia-led clinics, and get more prescribing rights to diagnose anemia.

In part 2 of this series, trauma-informed pharmacist Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA, discusses the physical manifestations of burnout.

For pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, who work diligently to ensure our health and well-being, choosing the perfect holiday gift can be a thoughtful way to express gratitude and brighten their season.

The review comes after phase 3 trial results that indicate an improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival, reducing the risk of disease progression and death.

The designation allows expedited development of ADP101 as a treatment for food allergy in children ages 4 to 17 with confirmed allergy to 1 or more of the 15 foods in the drug product.

According to the investigators, Streptococcus pneumoniae and non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae are dominant pathogens of otitis media after birth.

The growth chart could be a fast and accessible resource to indicate lean muscle mass in children.

Use of both nutrition and treatment can help children and elderly populations, especially those in developing countries where vaccine availability is limited.

Additionally, infants that were less than 3 months and born prematurely were more at risk of intubation when in the intensive care unit for respiratory syncytial virus.

Additional doses for the prophylaxis of respiratory syncytial virus will immediately be distributed to physicians and hospitals through commercial channels and the Vaccines for Children Program.

Serotype 19A is still the most prevalent serotype for pneumococcal disease, with study authors calling for additional studies to determine the full burden of invasive pneumococcal disease.

The rapidly changing environment is creating new responsibilities for all staff, including technicians

Technicians can stay involved in the profession and connected with others after retirement

Denise Giambalvo, director of Member Engagement & Business Strategy at the Washington Health Alliance and recently led a biosimilars initiative for the coalition, discusses biosimilar influence of pricing for biologic drugs, trends to expect in 2024, and why education on biosimilars are important for patients, pharmacists, prescribers, and more

Pharmacists address aspects of patient care that are unique to the focus of the pharmacist, such as financial toxicity and data collection for components of social determinants of health (SDOH).

Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, discussed the employers’ perspectives on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform efforts and how they can dovetail with the concerns of pharmacies.

It will be interesting to see RSV hospitalization rates over this upcoming season following the rollout of RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibody administration.

Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF, discusses insights in current treatment practices for CDI at the Peggy Lillis Foundation’s 2023 State of C diff Virtual Town Hall.

Zavegepant (Zavzpret; Pfizer) is the first and only only CGRP receptor antagonist as a nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine in adults with and without aura approved by the FDA.

Eligible individuals with opioid use disorder using fentanyl received a single 4 mg dose of transmucosal buprenorphine followed by the extended-release buprenorphine 300 mg injection after approximately 1 hour.

Free apps can help patients track cravings, monitor triggers, and stay motivated