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September’s hematology coverage examined a new definition of myeloma cure, patient preferences for treatment delivery, and emerging strategies for deepening responses.

Indirect comparison links orforglipron 17.2 mg to 1.5% more weight loss and 0.3% more A1C lowering than oral semaglutide 25 mg in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Pharmacists can help overcome influenza vaccine hesitancy by correcting common misconceptions, routinely asking every patient about vaccination, and leveraging their standing as trusted health care professionals.

September oncology coverage highlighted new breast and kidney cancer combinations, updated lung cancer labeling, and emerging evidence connecting antibiotic exposure with CAR T-cell outcomes.

Phase 3 TRIUMPH-2 data presented at EASD show HbA1C reductions up to 1.6%, with GI effects, hypotension, and dysesthesia as key counseling points.

In a FINE-HEART analysis, cancer history raised the risk of death and hospitalization but did not blunt finerenone's cardiovascular and kidney benefits.

Hemoglobin, platelets, bleeding, pericardial effusions, and intrapulmonary shunting top the monitoring list for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) starting with sotatercept, according to Vallerie McLaughlin, MD.

Marie-Claire Seeley, PhD, MNurs, RN, discusses standing tests, medication review, and what inflammatory findings may mean for future POTS treatment.

FDA clears tiratricol for MCT8 deficiency, lowering dangerous T3 and outlining dosing, lab testing, and pharmacy access.

AI-driven coding fuels specialty EHRs and telehealth tools, making ePrescribing faster, tailored, and affordable while shifting focus to workflow and compliance.

A single infusion reversed new-onset type 1 diabetes (T1D) in more than half of treated mice by strengthening regulatory T cells and driving autoreactive CD8+ T cells into a less destructive state.

A detailed LINKER-MM1 analysis found that cytokine release syndrome (CRS) with linvoseltamab occurred early, was predominantly low grade, and became less frequent with successive step-up and full doses.

Approval spans early and levodopa-treated disease; a 6-week titration and CYP3A interactions put pharmacists at the center of starting therapy.

In a Pharmacy Times interview, study coauthor William J. Peppard, PharmD, discusses the association between suzetrigine and fewer opioid refills after knee replacement, the limits of the evidence, and the access barriers pharmacists can help patients navigate.

FDA Approves Zilurgisertib, an Oral ALK2 Inhibitor, for FOP
The once-daily tablet is the third approved treatment for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), with CYP3A4 and metformin interaction guidance.

Novo Nordisk's top-line phase 3 data show 12.4% weight loss with CagriSema 1.0 mg/1.0 mg in type 2 diabetes and 21.0% in adults with overweight or obesity.

Marissa Reigelman of US Pharmacopeia explains how single-country dependence on key starting materials, combined with low prices, has kept 5 critical injectable drugs in shortage for more than a decade.

An MRD-guided strategy incorporating teclistamab-daratumumab intensification produced deep responses in newly diagnosed high-risk multiple myeloma, although infections affected more than three-fourths of treated patients.

Researchers found substantial overlap in autonomic symptoms, orthostatic tachycardia, and functional impairment between long COVID and POTS.

Phase 2 MILESTONE results suggest that postinduction minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity can identify a small subset of transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who may defer autologous stem cell transplantation.

A phase 3 trial shows etentamig boosts response and delays progression in triple-class exposed RRMM.

Fixed-duration KRd slowed progression in high-risk smoldering myeloma, but high rates of severe toxicity temper enthusiasm.

Influenza Vaccines Continue to Reduce Severe Disease and Death Across High-Risk Groups, Evidence Review Finds
A review of 69 studies finds influenza vaccines continue to reduce hospitalization and death, with no new safety concerns.





































