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The 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting discusses the latest advancements in understanding and treating precursor diseases.

Chip Hailey, a 74-year-old pharmacist with hemophilia B, shares how gene therapy has liberated him from decades of challenging treatment and restored his independence.

Clairity Breast's FDA-approved AI platform revolutionizes breast cancer risk prediction, enhancing early detection and personalized prevention strategies.

Electronic prior authorization (EPA) technology can streamline the complex process of obtaining prior authorizations for GLP-1 medications.

Zongertinib shows promising efficacy and safety for HER2-mutant NSCLC, with a 71% response rate and low toxicity, paving the way for future treatments.

Ralph Riello, PharmD, BCPS, a board-certified clinical pharmacy specialist at the Yale University School of Medicine, discusses challenges in implementation for novel cardiovascular treatments and interventions.

The CDC has updated its COVID-19 vaccine guidance for children and pregnant individuals, sparking a debate among health experts and concerns over insurance coverage.

The NJSHP's 2nd Annual Symposium fosters networking and education for pharmacy professionals, featuring expert insights on compliance and regulation in pharmacy compounding.

A clinical trial shows tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide (Tebipenem HBr; Spero Therapeutics and GSK) effectively treats complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), potentially transforming patient care and reducing hospital costs.

Laura Momoko Asakura, PharmD, BCOP, BCSPS, discusses the equitable use of oncology treatment pathway tools, highlighting that their utilization remains consistent across patient groups regardless of race, ethnicity, or insurance status.

A study reveals a 14-gene assay guides chemotherapy decisions effectively in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Saad Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO, discusses the subgroup analysis of transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma from the CEPHEUS trial.

The FDA designated Hadlima as an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira, enhancing patient access and potential savings for various conditions.

National Community Pharmacists Association President Jeff Harrell, PharmD, shares insights from this year’s event, highlighting its growing impact, the importance of engaging with policymakers, and the urgent issues facing independent pharmacies.

Frank Qian, MD, MPH, discusses the integration of omega-3 fatty acid therapy alongside statins and PCSK9 inhibitors in cardiovascular risk management, highlighting the distinct mechanisms of benefit and lack of significant drug interactions.

Explore the complexities of managing toxicities in breast cancer treatments, including endocrine therapies, antibody drug conjugates, and immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Bempedoic acid is an effective option for statin-intolerant patients or those needing additional low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction, with clinical trials showing cardiovascular benefits, key drug-drug interaction considerations, and special management factors in patients with comorbidities.

Compared with fulvestrant, vepdegestrant significantly extended progression-free survival and improved response rates.

Gaps in curricula emphasize a need for enhanced interprofessional training to improve patient care.

Experts discuss BiTE therapy in treating lung cancers, focusing on innovative agents like tarlatamab and amivantimab, and their toxicity management.

MRD testing transforms multiple myeloma treatment, guiding personalized strategies and improving patient outcomes through innovative testing methods.

Kausik K. Ray, MD, discussed the importance of early, aggressive, and sustained LDL-C lowering for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease prevention, highlighting that the magnitude of cardiovascular risk reduction is independent of the specific lipid-lowering therapy used.

Børge G. Nordestgaard, MD, DMSc, discussed the role of remnant cholesterol as an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and the emerging therapies that may help manage residual cardiovascular risk beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction.

Incretin-based therapies, including GLP-1 and dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists, are transforming the management of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular risk.

Frank Qian, MD, MPH, discusses clinical considerations for omega-3 fatty acid therapy, such as the patient populations who may benefit most and important safety concerns.

Frank Qian, MD, MPH, discusses the clinical indications, dosing strategies, and cardiovascular outcomes data for prescription omega-3 fatty acids, including the ongoing debate about EPA vs EPA-DHA formulations and the implications of recent trial findings.

Explore how the gut microbiome influences cancer therapy responses, resistance mechanisms, and the potential of microbiota-focused strategies for improved outcomes.