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Insufficient sleep can have negative emotional effects in young children.

Ensuring equitable distribution of remdesivir in virus hot spots can help increase the capacity of intensive care unites.

The partnership with VillageMD will open 500 to 700 “Village Medical at Walgreens” physician-led primary care clinics in more than 30 US markets in the next 5 years.

The conference will take place virtually in conjunction with the eighth NASP Annual Meeting & Expo Virtual Experience.

According to an online survey of more than 53,000 Americans using PPIs, once or twice daily use significantly increases the likelihood of a positive test for COVID-19.

The human papillomavirus infection (HPV) vaccine should be administered in 2 doses for children between 9 and 12 years of age, according to updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Results were announced at the virtual 23rd International AIDS Conference.

Vitamin D is a neurosteroid responsible for brain maturation and growth, and stimulation of the most important antioxidant in the brain.

In developing countries with overcrowded hospitals, community pharmacies can relive burden, help patients adhere to their regimen, thus offering a viable alternative to patients who need to maintain their medication and keep stable.

Professional organizations play important roles in the profession, from assistance with job placements, to publication of scholarly peer-reviewed literature, promotion of practice standards, and advocacy for the profession.

The von Willebrand factor may be the reason why coronavirus disease 2019 presents itself so differently in each person.

Early and frequent screenings for childhood cancer survivors could cut breast cancer mortality by well over half.

Whether it be delivery options, remote pharmacy, increasing roles for pharmacists and technicians, or fluctuating patient volume, the impact of COVID-19 can be felt in community pharmacies across the United States.

Critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are 10 times more likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias.

In addition to finding that depression affects up to 70% of women transitioning into menopause, investigators have also identified the greatest risk factors.

In addition to allopathic or prescription medications to manage depression stemming from this pandemic, there are integrative medicines, as well as health and wellness modalities, that can be used to improve mental health.

PrEP-AP is intended to lower out-of-pocket costs for both uninsured and insured people who are eligible for PrEP services such as laboratory tests.

The diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teens can be a complex and unique challenge for providers.

The study found that hospital nurses make fewer mistakes when administering medicines intravenously if they follow instructions written with nurses in mind.

Although hypoglycemia can be fatal, continuous glucose monitoring may reduce risk.

When taken daily, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV from sex or injection drug use.

A potential correlation between processed food and breast cancer has been discovered.

Multiple pharmacies recently received letters from ESI stating that on behalf of TRICARE and the Defense Health Agency, ESI was recouping money for compound drug claims submitted in 2015.

Current guidelines for PPE in the general care of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in acute care facilities recommend gloves, an isolation gown, eye protection, and a medical mask or N95 respirator.

COVID-19 increases the risk of blood clotting due to increased activity in blood clotting cells.

Household cleaning and disinfectant use has increased in homes as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.