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Routine screenings for C diff on admission to the hospital could possibly prevent C diff transmission in the hospital setting.

The biosimilar, now legally available at the pharmacy level, demonstrated similar safety, purity, and potency to the reference product.

The approval marks the sixth indication for pembrolizumab in gastrointestinal cancers.

This “refreshing alternative” to calorie restriction does not include calorie counting, yet it is naturally associated with greater energy restriction compared to the latter.

Without policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the number of cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat could even triple by mid-century.

Pharmacists play a key role in optimizing drug therapy according to the most updated guidelines, educating patients or prescribers, and monitoring therapeutic outcomes.

Although the initiation was high, only 33% of adolescent girls and young women continued PrEP use through the 6-month follow-up.

Study also showed that 76% of individuals treated with lecanemab-irmb had no deterioration in the tau positron emission tomography (PET) subset.

The approval marks the first new biologic treatment option for this patient population in nearly a decade.

Patients who are immunocompromised generally had worse risk and severity of CDI.

According to 2020 data from the CDC, about 14.5% of adults reported having trouble falling asleep most or every day during the 30 days prior to the survey.

Nick Gazda, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CSP assistant director of Specialty Pharmacy Services, discusses how the pharmacy landscape is constantly changing, leading pharmacists to remain nimble and open.

Modern society has put individuals at an increased risk of dopamine overload, causing an increase in mental health disorders.

Calvin Tucker, PharmD, MBA, FCCM, FFSHP, Pharmacy Manager for the Cancer Care Pharmacy discusses the unique and valuable role pharmacist have within the health care community

Coloring can be a form of mindfulness and promotes relaxation and reduces stress, which is particularly valuable in the fast-paced world of health care.

A well-executed, human-like digital relationship can transform patient engagement to patient activation.

3D printing tablets allow for the customization of medication based on individual patient needs, including factors such as age, weight, and specific medical conditions.

In a clinical trial, 2 vonoprazan-based regimens demonstrated higher rates of eradication as well as low rates of adverse effects compared to lansoprazole triple therapy.

Developing writing samples and networking are examples of strategies for students to develop their skills in medical writing.

Pharmacogenomics can play a role in lowering the cost of health care expenditures, such as shortening hospital stays and reducing emergency department visits.

Crystal Toribio, PharmD, Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist at St. Francis Hospital discusses the impact of direct patient care within her role to highlight this American Pharmacists Month.

Anemic individuals with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction displayed unique pathophysiological features that led to reduced exercise capacity.

Kate Smullen, PharmD, CSP, MSCS, senior director of clinical services at Shields Health Solutions, discussed her journey to becoming a pharmacist and how she has been celebrating this American Pharmacists Month.

Amber Bush, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, BCCCP, pharmacy research coordinator for Mayo Clinic discusses the future of pharmacy through her role within research clinical trials

Ramesh Cheruvu, PharmD, pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Health Mart Family Pharmacy at McKesson, discussed his journey in the pharmaceutical industry and how it has changed since he became a pharmacist.

RFID technology encompass a wide range of applications, including inventory management, medication authentication, patient adherence, and workflow efficiency.

Person-centered care focuses on tailoring treatment plans, providing medication support, and ensuring access to resources that meet their unique needs.

Study finds that probable insomnia disorder was associated with physical health problems and difficulty with anger in veterans.