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Ashley Gallagher is an assistant editor at Pharmacy Times®. She graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2020 in journalism and mass communications. Previously, she worked as a pharmacy technician for a retail chain.
Maternal COVID-19 Infection Raises Risks of Low Birth Weight, Preterm Birth, and Stillbirth
Study results show that unvaccinated pregnant women with the disease are more likely to experience poor childbirth outcomes, even if they did not have severe respiratory problems.
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Ivermectin Rx for COVID-19: Insurance Coverage Does Not Match Evidence
Study results show health plans paid most of the drug costs, despite the lack of effect seen on COVID-19.
WHO Recommends 2 New Drugs to Treat Patients With COVID-19
The World Health Organization issues a strong recommendation for baricitinib and a conditional one for sotrovimab.
FDA Approves Solensia to Control Osteoarthritis Pain in Cats
The drug is the first and only injectable monoclonal antibody treatment for feline OA approved in the United States.
COVID-19 Vaccines Offer Lasting Protection, Study Results Show
A new analysis suggests that boosters can provide ongoing prevention of death and hospitalization.
Long-Term Use of ACE Inhibitors May Cause Kidney Damage, Study Results Suggest
New research raises concerns about the commonly prescribed medications used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure, though investigators say patients should continue to take them.
Sleep Brain Wave Patterns May Help Physicians Diagnose Dementia, Other Cognitive Issues
New study results may help improve automated methods for detecting these spindles and correlating them with brain function, investigators say.
Severity of Menopause Symptoms Can Affect Cognitive Performance
New study results suggest that severe depression and sexual dysfunction, in particular, can affect a woman's attention, language, orientation, recall, registration, and visuospatial skills.
Tomato Concentrate May Help Reduce Chronic Intestinal Inflammation Associated With HIV
When left untreated, this gut condition an inflamed can accelerate arterial disease, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke, according to research from UCLA.
Study: Intravenous Ketamine Is a Rapid and Robust Treatment for Depression
In a subset of 537 patients receiving the IV therapy across 178 clinics, there was a 54% response rate and 30% remission rate.
Study: Covaxin COVID-19 Booster Neutralizes Delta and Omicron Variants
Earlier analyses also demonstrated the same potential of BBV152 against SARS-CoV-2 alpha, beta, delta, zeta, and kappa.
Fourth Dose of mRNA-Based Vaccine May Produce Response for Kidney Transplant Recipients
These individuals also receive immunosuppressive drugs that often impair the immune responses to the vaccinations, study results show.
Study: Breastfeeding Reduces Women’s Risk of CVD
These mothers are approximately 17% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, 14% less likely to develop coronary heart disease, and 12% less likely to suffer a stroke, the data show.
2021: Pharmacists Are Moderately Satisfied With Salary, Job Satisfaction, Survey Results Show (Part 1)
Compensation was a positive, while workload, management, and lack of work/life balance are the top reasons for dissatisfaction.
Novartis and Molecular Partners Report Positive Data From COVID-19 Antiviral Trial
Ensovibep has met the primary endpoint of viral load reduction over 8 days in a phase 2 study, the companies said.
Study: Biosimilar Drugs Could Generate $38.4 Billion in Savings Over 5 Years
More aggressive competition and uptake could cause larger cuts, estimated at up to $124.5 billion between 2021 and 2025, according to the results of a RAND corporation analysis.
Study: Global Dementia Seen Tripling by 2050 Unless Countries Address Risk Factors
Analysis examines the impacted of expected trends in exposure to high blood sugar, low education levels, obesity, and smoking.
AHA Releases Scientific Statement Addressing CVD for Individuals with T2D
Although fewer than 1 in 5 adults with type 2 diabetes are meeting targets to reduce heart disease risk, available therapies can help when combined with new approaches that barriers to care.
J&J: Real-World Data Demonstrates Durability of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
A single shot protects for up to 6 months against breakthrough infections, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit admissions, Johnson & Johnson says.
FDA Approves Daridorexant for Treatment of Insomnia
Daridorexant (Quviviq, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals) is indicated for adults who experience difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.
Study: Keytruda Effectively Treats Aggressive Forms of Endometrial Cancer
About 48% of individuals experienced a complete or partial response when treated with pembrolizumab, and about two-thirds also had a response that lasted more than 3 years.
FDA Approves sNDA for Rexulti for Adolescents With Schizophrenia
The agency previously granted a priority review for the supplemental new drug application and also approved the drug in 2015 to treat adults.
Study: Antibiotics Are Often Prescribed for Sore Throats Without a Diagnostic Test
Despite best practice recommendations, prescriptions for acute pharyngitis are frequently not accompanied by testing, Epic Research data show.
Relatlimab, Nivoluma Combination Improves Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic Melanoma
Study results establish LAG-3 inhibition as therapeutically relevant third immune checkpoint pathway
Cardiovascular Risks May Be Worse for Women’s Cognition in Middle Age
New study results show that though men are more likely to have heart conditions, the impact on their memory and thinking skills is lower.
Study: Taking Higher Doses of Vitamin D Does Not Affect Cancer, CVD Risk
Results of an analysis from the University of Eastern Finland show that supplementation for 5 years had no effect on total mortality or the incidence of these diseases in older individuals.
NCCN Publishes New Guidance on COVID-19 PrEP and Vaccinations for Those With Cancer
The recommendations include full immunization, including third doses and/or any approved boosters.
Portable Prostate Cancer Test May Help Reach Underserved Men
Proof-of-contest is inexpensive and quantifies specific antigens from a drop of blood within minutes.
Nationwide Survey Finds Different Perspectives on Anxiety Between Parents, Young Adults
GeneSight Mental Health Monitor finds that many struggle to know the difference between teenage behavior and a mental health challenge.
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Shows 85% Effectiveness Against Hospitalization in South Africa
Results of a separate analysis demonstrate that Johnson & Johnson’s booster generated a 41-fold increase in neutralizing antibodies and a 5-fold increase in T-cells against omicron.