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Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects approximately 5000 patients in the United States.

The effectiveness of 2 doses against Omicron infection was highest when the second dose was given in the third trimester of pregnancy compared with the first or second trimesters.

Clinical guidelines suggest screening for cardiovascular risk factors post-partum in women, however, these recommendations are not closely followed, a new study suggests.

The company is also launching Rezvoglar, a biosimilar to Lantus injection, for $92 per 5-pack of KwikPens.

Sarilumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody indicated for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica who had an inadequate response to corticosteroids or are unable to tolerate corticosteroid taper.

Study results indicates that the injectable antiretroviral therapy can benefit patients who are historically underserved and may face treatment barriers, including those with mental illness.

The set of principles seeks to improve publication patterns to show the value of the pharmacist and how journals can strengthen pharmacy practice as a scientific discipline.

Because 1 thing is not enough.

Metformin may accelerate paclitaxel’s actions on cell replication in endometrial cancer.

Companies seek FDA approval for individuals aged 12 years and older to receive vaccinations for their primary series.

Many laws also allow physicians to decide which information they disclose to guardians or fail to address inadvertent breaches of confidentiality through insurance billing and claims.

Aflibercept injection (8 mg) in a 12-week dosing regimen was found non inferior in vision gains compared to 8-week dosing regimen with 2 mg.

Patients who had relapsed or treatment-resistant cancer at baseline, or those who had more severe acute COVID-19 infections, were less likely to develop long COVID-19.

Cases discuss patients with medication allergies and drug interactions.

Products include acne patches and immune boosting power.

AI models can predict pharmacy foot traffic and peak service times, and even analyze patient histories to single out who picks up their prescriptions on time.

Zavegepant is the first calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor for migraines in development as an intranasal formulation studied in a phase 3 trial.

Phase 3 trial results indicate efficacy against respiratory syncytial virus-lower respiratory tract disease in individuals aged 60 years and older.

Data show continued objective response rate, overall survival, and progression-free survival benefits of nivolumab plus cabozantinib in the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma.

The COVID-19 and flu test is a single-use at-home test kit that uses self-collected nasal swab samples and provides results in approximately 30 minutes.

Two members of a clinical-stage authoring group discuss education programs and the alternative career path of medical writing, which can offer hybrid/virtual work-life balance opportunities.

Evaluating tasks, such as appropriate site of care and plan benefits, frees up time for pharmacists.

Virologic suppression was similar between the long-acting and once-daily treatments for HIV, but participants were more satisfied with the former.

Lenacapavir, combined with broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies, found effective at viral suppression in patients with HIV.

High-risk areas for disease progression include genitalia and the scalp.

Altuviiio [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), Fc-VWF-XTEN fusion protein-ehtl; Sanofi] is high-sustained factor VIII replacement therapy indicated for routine prophylaxis and on-demand treatment to control bleeding episodes and for perioperative management in adults and children with hemophilia A.

Farah Towfic, PharmD, MBA, RPh, director, CEO Operations, US Pharmacopeia, discusses some of the primary topics impacting pharmacists’ delivery of care and quality this year.

Extended infusion piperacillin/tazobactam was associated with lower odds of 14-day mortality compared to standard infusion piperacillin/tazobactam.