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Complementary and integrative health has been divided into 5 subcategories, including alternative whole medical systems and mind-body interventions.

These options are typically more cost-effective, enhancing patient accessibility

The survey reported that approximately 65% of participants were concerned about their mental health, which is a 15% increase since 2020.

Addressing the long-term effects of RSV in older adults is crucial for public health and patient care.

A provisional determination is also provided for the 40 mg/0.4 mL strength due to remaining interchangeability designation for another biosimilar to Humira.

Strategies for intervention design focused on opportunities for both patients and providers by way of medication labeling, specific prescription instructions, prescribing prompts, and educational services.

As pharmacists continue to step into additional roles, culturally competent care becomes an even more essential part of their practices.

With worsening news from accounting, where does community pharmacy go from here?

This study is the first to preliminarily show that a community pharmacist intervention can produce a positive effect on reducing SABA reliance and improvement of ICS adherence in patients with asthma.

Community-based pharmacists performed mightily at a cost-efficient scale and safety record that rivaled any in the history of health professions.

With the current social media trend of the “Sleepy-Girl Mocktail” claiming to provide quality sleep, is this trend fact or faux as a quality sleep aid?

SMART uses an ICS and a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) product, giving patients 4 years and older with moderate to severe uncontrolled persistent asthma 1 inhaler for dual symptom relief.

Ongoing and active shortages are currently at the highest number since January 2001.

The potential for RNAi to offer targeted and sustained control of blood pressure may represent a transformative approach in the broader landscape of cardiovascular therapeutics.

The vaccine protected against serotypes 19A and 19F, but statistical significance was not reached for serotype 3.

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, it is imperative to recognize the vital contributions of all members of the pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians.

The story of gepirone may spark new conversations for industry standards on drug development to facilitate future innovations.

A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.

The authors emphasize that additional research addressing disparities and including race, age, and ethnicity should be conducted.

Pharmacists play a multifaceted role beyond dispensing medications, serving as educators, counselors, advocates, and pillars of emotional support for individuals and couples confronting infertility.

Merck presented results from the STRIDE-10 phase 3 trial at the 34th European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Barcelona, Spain.

Pharmacists can get involved by counseling patients on when to halt use of supplements, as well as proper use and selection of products.

Additionally, undocumented Latinx patients were also more likely to have at least 1 prior COVID-19 infection.

By empowering pharmacy technicians to actively participate in billing and reimbursement processes, health care practices can streamline operations, mitigate billing errors, and optimize revenue generation.

This expansion of their role goes beyond traditional dispensing duties, positioning pharmacists as an essential bridge between patients and the broader health care system.

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have spoken out against the use of their GLP-1 medications for cosmetic weight loss, emphasizing the proper use of their medications.

Currently, the treatment is being evaluated in the phase 3 CALYPSO study to further prove the safety and efficacy in patients with hypoparathyroidism.

This citrate-free and high-dose approval of the biosimilar Humira provides another option to treat patients who are living with various inflammatory diseases.

The decision follows a 2023 statement that announced a plan to increase the number of health center locations beginning in 2024.