Ashley Gallagher, Associate Editor

Phase 3 ILLUMINATE showed the percentage of individuals with HIV-1 RNA levels ≥50 copies/mL for the once-a-day combination pill of doravirine/islatravir.

The drug previously received approval to treat mucosal melanoma but could be used in combination with pembrolizumab.

The immune response of all 15 serotypes in the V114 pneumococcal vaccination were higher than those in the PCV13 vaccination.

A study finds that intravenous immunoglobulin therapy is a beneficial way to combat parvovirus-induced PRCA in individuals with anemia.

The CDC recommends booster doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine and Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine for eligible individuals.

After switching to Biktarvy, 91% of patients remained virologically suppressed at week 24 in a cohort study.

Celecoxib and tramadol hydrochloride (Seglentis; Esteve Pharmaceuticals) is an oral prescription with a unique co-crystal formulation of the anti-inflammatory drug, celecoxib, and the schedule IV opioid analgesic drug, tramadol.

Study results show that annual screening can identify cases of prostate cancer up to 8 times as often in those with hereditary Lynch syndrome than in those who do not get the tests.

Taking all 3 doses also helped patients experience higher A1C levels than patients who took titrated insulin glargine, clinical trial results show.

New study results show that single-dose vaccination may benefit populations with limited supplies.

Study results shows that patients who have been diagnosed with the disease may face many challenges, which can increase anxiety or depression.

If the research is confirmed, it could be a warning sign for women to make diet and lifestyle changes aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease.

Melissa Pein, a pharmacy technician supervisor at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding pharmacy technicians and the role they play in vaccinations

Sumaya Jaludi, PharmD, instructor for pharmacy technology at Carrington College, discusses the importance of pharmacy technicians for National Pharmacy Technician Day, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meredith Ayers, CPhT, pharmacy technician at Bremo Pharmacy and presenter at the annual NCPA Convention 2021, discusses the expanding role of pharmacy technicians.

Survey results from COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project shows desire to protect kids from getting the coronavirus.

Technicians are recognized for playing a vital part in pharmacies, helping both patients and pharmacists.

Study results show that individuals who were vaccinated against the flu were 37% less likely to be hospitalized and 82% less likely to be admitted to the ICU that those who were unvaccinated.

Northwestern Medicine study results show that mice were protected from other strains when those from prior infections or in their vaccinations were greater than 70%.

Stacy Miller, senior content management consultant for Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses how mental health in the United States could be improved by stronger connections between prescribers and pharmacists.

Aysha Akhtar, CEO and co-founder for the Center for Contemporary Sciences discusses the FDA Modernization Act of 2021, aiming to modernize the drug testing process by allowing the use of other testing methods as an alternative to animal testing.

The agency has a 2-day meeting scheduled for this week for an independent advisory panel to discuss the available data.

Mark Becker, the CEO of Vivacare, discusses how health care professionals can counsel patients on eczema treatment and care so they can help to deter patients from googling their symptoms and developing what can be termed “medical anxiety.”

Early intervention with ocrelizumab resulted in a 35% reduction of risk in individuals with RMS who needed a walking aid over 7 and a half years.

New study results show that previously infected patients had molecular markers that suggested that immune cells could last longer and migrate more effectively to the respiratory tract.

Washington State University study results show that slumber-deprived individuals had more difficulty reducing the emotions they felt when so instructed than those who slept normally.

A phase 3 trial met the primary endpoint, and the long-acting antibody combination reduced symptoms or death by 67% for patients compared with those who took a placebo.

AbbVie announced positive top-line results from a phase 3 trial for the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib for individuals with the rheumatic disease.

The PROpel phase 3 trial met the primary endpoints of radiographic progressing-free for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate when treated with Olaparib, combined with abiraterone.

The medication, which has been cleared as a treatment for the inflammatory disease of the throat, is under priority review by the agency.