
Octagam 10% is indicated for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura in adults and dermatomyositis (DM) in adults

Octagam 10% is indicated for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura in adults and dermatomyositis (DM) in adults

The partial immune response observed in these patients can create an environment for immune selection of evolutionary variants, according to the authors of the study.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common multiple sclerosis treatments.

Multimorbidity, health-related quality of life, and stigma and discrimination continue to be major issues for people living with HIV, including those who have achieved viral suppression, according to a consensus statement from a multidisciplinary panel of HIV experts published in Nature Communications.

The investigators found that the combination of cemiplimab-rwlc and chemotherapy resulted in a substantial improvement in OS compared to chemotherapy alone for patients with metastatic or locally advanced disease and tumors with either squamous or non-squamous histology and across all programmed death-ligand 1 expression levels.

Depending on the patient needs, the prescriber can prescribe one or both types of insulin.

The Crohn’s disease Exclusion Diet may help to increase the food options available for many children with the condition.

Asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn) (Rylaze) is approved for use as a component of a chemotherapy regimen for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma

The investigators said that attention-grabbing anti-vaccine arguments, regardless of scientific basis, as well as an overall distrust of the pharmaceutical industry, science, and health providers, seems to be primarily responsible.

Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2021 found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the pathology and symptoms of Alzheimer disease.

BCC is the most common form of skin cancer and is typically treated with surgical excision. However, excision can be a costly and burdensome treatment, especially for patients with multiple BCC lesions, according to the study.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

The study sample included female patients between 36 and 61 years of age, and in all cases, the baseline rheumatic disease was either mild or stable under medical treatment.

The new format being rolled out at Rite Aid stores is designed to center pharmacists and make them easily accessible to patients.

Although ADHD is generally treated through medication and/or behavioral treatments, in more than 25% of children, these treatments alone are insufficient.

Truvada is a medicine people at risk for HIV should take to prevent infection with the virus from various ways, such as sex or injection drug use.

C difficile colonization rates among children were greatest at 6 to 12 months of age but decreased among children older than 5 years of age.

Avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt is indicated for patients aged 1 year and older with late-onset Pompe disease.

In the latest Student Cafe interview series, students from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy discussed the future of pharmacy after the COVID-19 pandemic.

In The Legal Prescription series with Ned Milenkovich, we discuss a set of important topics in the pharmacy landscape.

A stepwise approach to treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome, beginning with initiation of immunomodulatory drugs, was successful in all patients included in the study.

Patients with COVID-19 who were vaccinated against the flu were found to be significantly less likely to visit the emergency department and be admitted to the intensive care unit.

Telemedicine visits with a clinical pharmacist offer many advantages, such as social distancing, flexible scheduling, and the ability to use nonverbal cues to convey understanding.

Findings reflect fewer visits to health facilities, social distancing, and other safety measures implemented during the pandemic.

Plinabulin is a selective immunomodulating microtubule-binding agent (SIMBA), which is an antigen presenting cell (APC) inducer.

Study suggests attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder medications may lower the risk of suicide in children with hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, and other behavioral disorders.

Antidepressants may lower the risk of death and serious complications from diabetes for patients with both diabetes and depression, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Forced exhalation volume in one second and forced vital capacity can determine the stage severity for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A generic TDF/FTC costs as low as $30 per month, compared with about $1800 per month for branded TAF/FTC

Erenumab was found to have a sustained efficacy as a monotherapy treatment for episodic migraine that was found to not respond to 2 to 4 prior preventive treatments.