Danielle Valletti, Assistant Editor

Breast cancer survivors face a small but significant risk of developing secondary cancers, influenced by age, treatment, and lifestyle factors.

Crystal Hodge, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, discusses a 3-pronged approach—isolating, vaccinating, and educating—to help pharmacists manage respiratory virus season and routine immunizations like MMR.

New FDA regulations are intended to enhance transparency in prescription drug advertising, empowering pharmacists to educate patients on medication risks and benefits.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing myelofibrosis, enhancing patient education, adherence, and financial navigation for optimal care.

Aronia fruit extract shows potential in improving cardiovascular health for older patients with metabolic syndrome, but further research is needed for conclusive evidence.

Selumetinib gains expanded FDA approval for younger pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 plexiform neurofibromas, enhancing treatment options and addressing significant disease-related challenges.

Jessica Lewis-Gonzalez, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the management of hematologic and non-hematologic toxicities in cancer patients, emphasizing the importance of proactive monitoring and collaboration between clinicians and pharmacists.

Michael Fifer, MD, discusses the Maple HCM study, which compared the cardiac myosin inhibitor Aficamten and the beta blocker Metoprolol in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Crystal Hodge, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, emphasized that declining vaccination rates below the 95% herd immunity threshold have fueled recent measles outbreaks, underscoring the urgent need for pharmacist-led vaccination advocacy.

Legislative efforts aim to improve oncology medication access, addressing transportation barriers and advocating for mail delivery from cancer clinics.

Research reveals how aging impacts flu severity in older adults, highlighting the need for enhanced vaccines and new therapeutic strategies.

Plasma proteomics revolutionizes treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, offering predictive insights and new therapeutic strategies through the innovative PIPscore.

Jessica Lewis-Gonzalez, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the challenges of managing myelofibrosis, from its heterogeneity and symptom burden to limited curative options.

New findings suggest high-dose influenza vaccines offer better protection against the flu and reduce cardiac complications in older adults.

Pharmacies increasingly dispense buprenorphine, enhancing access to opioid addiction treatment while embracing AI and telepharmacy innovations for better care.

By targeting 2 chromatin complexes that jointly sustain ER‑driven transcription, this combination achieves superior suppression of tumor growth and gene expression.

David Eagle, MD, Chair of Legislative Affairs and Patient Advocacy, explains how CMS’s ban on community oncology practices mailing medications creates inequities with PBMs and adds burdens for vulnerable cancer patients.

Moderate-to-severe TBI significantly increases the risk of malignant brain tumors, highlighting the need for long-term monitoring in survivors.

Fast-melt tablets (FMT) in drug delivery enhanced patient adherence and therapeutic response.

Research shows that individuals who use cannabis to self-medicate, especially those with a history of childhood trauma, face heightened risks of paranoia and adverse mental health outcomes.

FluMist Home, the first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, is now available for direct delivery to patients in 34 US states.

Explore the benefits and challenges of long-acting injectables (LAIs) in managing schizophrenia for improved patient outcomes.

Hesperidin, a citrus-derived flavonoid, shows promise in improving cholesterol, blood pressure, and metabolic health, particularly at higher doses and longer durations.

The FDA suspended the biologics license for Ixchiq, the first approved chikungunya vaccine, after reports of serious adverse events and fatalities.

Researchers have identified suppression of the JNK pathway, particularly loss of MAP2K7, as a key driver of resistance to endocrine therapy plus CDK4/6 inhibitors in ER+ breast cancer.

Pharmacists play crucial roles in opioid use disorder treatment.

The action follows phase 3 trial data that demonstrated reduced phlebotomy dependence, improved hematocrit control, and eased symptoms.

The recombinant shingles vaccine not only reduces herpes zoster and herpes zoster ophthalmicus but is also associated with lower risks of hospitalization for stroke and myocardial infarction in adults aged 50 and older.

A new study found that the natural alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine from Mitragyna speciosa showed stable binding and favorable drug-likeness as potential HER2 inhibitors in breast cancer.

The ASTER 70s trial found that adjuvant chemotherapy provided no significant survival benefit, but caused substantial toxicity in older women with high-risk HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.