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The medication, glepaglutide, is in development for the treatment of adults with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure who are dependent on parenteral support.

The approval comes after clinical trial results in which vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor (Alyftrek; Vertex Pharmaceuticals) demonstrated superiority compared with elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor (Trikafta; Vertex Pharmaceuticals).

OraQuick was the first at-home HIV test kit to be approved by the FDA in 2012.

The new approval continues to expand the therapeutic potential of GLP-1 medications such as tirzepatide, now being deemed effective in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor (Alyftek) also received approval for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in people 6 years and older who have at least 1 F508del mutation.

Setmelanotide is indicated to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long-term for patients with syndromic or monogenic obesity due to Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

Varicella-zoster vaccination could prevent fatal outcome among individuals with disseminated herpes zoster.

The decision is based off favorable results from the BREAKWATER trial.

Pharmacists identify appropriate patients for new oral and antibody drug conjugate treatments and provide counseling to help patients navigate the evolving treatment landscape.

Compounding pharmacies have a 60- to 90-day grace period to complete production as it continues to monitor supply and demand.

Compounding pharmacies play a vital role in meeting the unique needs of patients, but pharmacists must adhere to strict safety standards and regulations.

The approval follows positive results from the V005 (NCT03005418) clinical trial.

This could be attributed to improved diet and health awareness.

This case highlights the importance of recognizing ICPI-AKI, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and understanding the clinical context to prevent irreversible renal damage.

The findings show a need for researchers and health care professionals to consider model designs to minimize disparities when diagnosing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).

The rare genetic disease is a severe hypertriglyceridemia that can lead to potentially life-threatening acute pancreatitis.

The evolving regulatory policies around biosimilar interchangeability is crucial for driving successful biosimilar adoption in the marketplace.

New mechanisms of action are proving more effective than ever, offering slowed progression.

Phage therapy, which uses lytic bacteriophages to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria, has resurfaced as a promising treatment for multidrug-resistant infections, but faces challenges in regulation, production, and clinical implementation despite its growing evidence of efficacy.

Proven effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) and other allergic conditions, these study results confirm the ability of dupilumab to improve symptoms in children with other concurrent conditions.

Duloxetine is a commonly prescribed medication used to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.

Previously, the evidence to support the prediction with lactate-to-albumin ratio has been unclear.

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses the concept of reproductive justice and ensuring Black maternal health efforts are not left behind with Regina Davis Moss of In Our Own Voice.

The indication is for patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease who have not previously received treatment with an ALK-inhibitor.

The approval makes remestemcel-L-rknd the first approved mesenchymal stromal cell in the United States.

Lerodalcibep is a third-generation PCSK9 inhibitor that demonstrated success in reducing low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).

These findings indicate that asthma and allergic rhinitis may be commonly linked, emphasizing the need to identify underlying causes.

Pharmacy professionals deserve the right to pursue mental health care without fear of losing their jobs. The Wellbeing First Champion Challenge is helping change this.