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Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to learn about how Healthcare Advocate Summit, created by advocates for advocates, is involved in the discussion on improving access to health care.

Roszak highlighted pharmacy data interoperability and food is medicine programs as 2 examples of innovative projects at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.

A clinical pharmacy specialist and specialty pharmacy manager from Allegheny Health Network urge patients to use their pharmacist in the treatment management of arthritis.

Dan Schrum discusses the integral role of pharmacy specialists in translating clinical trial results to clinical practice.

The pneumococcal vaccination experts offer a comparative analysis of the five FDA-approved pneumococcal vaccines, focusing on their structural differences and the specific strains each vaccine targets.

The panel of healthcare professionals examines how strategic vaccination can effectively mitigate pneumococcal outbreaks, thereby reducing exposure risks to vulnerable populations in healthcare settings such as nursing homes and hospitals.

Dan Schrum highlights the crucial role of lymphodepletion in enhancing the effectiveness of CAR T cell therapy.

Pharmacists can personalize supportive care, educate patients and their caregivers, advocate for patients, and collaborate with other health care workers.

Chris Peshek of Discount Drug Mart discusses the importance of community pharmacies and the process of building relationships with patients, and how a profession in the field can be rewarding for those seeking to pursue it.

In addition to a rapid deterioration, psychosis in Alzheimer disease can also lead to poorer quality of life, damaged patient-caregiver relationships, and increased isolation.

Edward B. Lee, MD, PhD, also describes how understanding Alzheimer disease requires the integration of multiple fields including genetics, pathology, epidemiology, pharmacology, and physiology.

A medical professional examines the significant patient burden imposed by pneumococcal infections, highlighting how this burden drove the development of innovative vaccine technologies.

Key opinion leaders identify high-risk populations for invasive pneumococcal disease, explain the underlying factors contributing to their increased susceptibility, and offer strategies to improve suboptimal vaccination rates, particularly among historically underserved communities.

Tara Spires-Jones, DPhil, FMedSci, discusses how oligomeric tau clumps inside brain synapses, pointing to indirect evidence that it may be progressing through the brain by jumping between connections.

The co-founder, chief science officer, and chairman at Longeveron discusses the findings from the phase 2a trial CLEARMIND, as well as next steps to developing the therapy Lomecel-B.

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear a discussion with Dr. Frank North centered around successful mentorship and advocacy for representation across minority groups in the pharmacy profession.

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear a discussion with Dr. Frank North centered around successful mentorship and advocacy for representation across minority groups in the pharmacy profession.

Joshua Hare describes how Lomecel-B addresses neuroinflammation, unlike other treatments which typically target amyloid disposition.

Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, provides key takeaways and advice to pharmacists on the administration of RSV vaccines.

An expert on RSV vaccination provides insights on barriers that prevent the uptake of RSV vaccines and preventative measure in the pipeline for RSV.

Kristian Hurley, senior vice president of Programs, Advocacy, and Health Equity at Beyond Type 1, discussed the importance of proactive screening for patients with signs of type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Medical professionals describe how pneumococcal disease manifests in adults, detailing its potentially lethal consequences such as sepsis or severe pneumonia, and explain how vaccination can effectively mitigate these serious health risks.

Medical experts outline the key indicators, symptoms, and transmission mechanisms of pneumococcal infections in adult populations.

Because T1D is not necessarily caused by genetics, educating patients about the signs and helping them get tested early is crucial.

Career ladders for pharmacy technicians not only support the staff themselves, but also the broader success of the health system.

Focusing on the preparation of RSV vaccines, Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, provides detailed insights on the differences between the adjuvanted and nonadjuvanted vaccines.

Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, outlines evidence-based measures that can be implemented to prevent or minimize the transmission of RSV.

Having the authority to prescribe nicotine replacement therapies does not mean that pharmacists are getting involved in these programs, so ongoing research is investigating how to create sustainable models with greater pharmacist involvement.

Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear how Walmart is leveraging its network to provide HIV care and specialty pharmacy services and how integrating community pharmacy outreach is significant for patients.