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Kennedy Ferruggia is an assistant editor at Pharmacy Times®. She graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2023 in journalism and marketing. Prior to this position, she worked as a pharmacy associate for community pharmacies.
Apremilast Now Available to Treat Pediatrics With Plaque Psoriasis
Pediatric patients weighing 20 kg to <50 kg should take 20 mg of apremilast twice daily and children weighing at least 50 kg should take 30 mg twice daily.
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Technicians Prepare for Growing Roles in Immunizations
Building trust between techs and patients makes administering vaccines easier and increase immunizers’ confidence.
Study: Lack of Nutritional Value Found in Almost 60% of US Baby Food
Pharmacists can help caregivers by recommending a healthy balanced diet containing high vitamin D intake and supplementation when needed.
Study: mRNA Combination Vaccine Provides Protection Against COVID-19 and Influenza
Researchers assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of a single combination dose to evaluate its immunogenicity against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.
Single Dose of Abrysvo Could Provide Immune Protection Against RSV in Immunocompromised Individuals
Individuals with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease face an increased risk of developing RSV.
GSK5764227 Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat Extensive-Stage Small–Cell Lung Cancer
The breakthrough therapy designation was granted based on ongoing data from the ARTEMIS-001 phase 1 open-label, multi-center trial.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to DS-8201a and T-DXd to Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki has received 4 breakthrough therapy designations, including the latest approval.
Pharmacists Can Provide Support Around Anxieties for Reproductive Access
Nurx reproductive access survey reveals 28% of women do not believe their right to contraception is protected.
Co-Administering RSV and Influenza Vaccines Could Provide Tolerable Immune Responses
RSV and influenza vaccines demonstrated hemagglutination inhibition titers that were noninferior to those with sequential administration.
FDA Grants Priority Review for Durvalumab to Treat Small Cell Lung Cancer
The supplemental biologics license application was granted based on results from the ADRIATIC phase 3 trial among individuals with limited stage small cell lung cancer.
Pharmacists Can Suggest B Vitamin Intake to Treat Parkinson Disease
Individuals with Parkinson disease reported a decrease in bacterial genes for biosynthesis of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7).
Conference Recap: McKesson ideaShare
FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation to SAT-3247 to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The commencement of the phase 1 clinical trial of SAT-3247 is expected in Q3 of 2024.
New Study Assesses Ifinatamab Deruxtecan for Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer
The study is expected to include 460 individuals that will be randomly treated with 12mg of ifinatamab deruxtecan or chemotherapy chosen by the health care provider.
RHB-104 Plus Standard of Care Offers Extended Treatment for Crohn Disease
The primary end point of clinical remission at week 26 was met, with 36.7% of individuals treated with RHB-104 achieving clinical remission.
Vitamin and Mineral Rich Diets Could Aid Younger Biological Age
Following a healthy, vitamin rich diet with less sugar was connected to a lower epigenetic age.
Study: How mRNA-1345 RSV Vaccine Compares to Previously Approved RSV Vaccines
The mRNA-1345 vaccine provides a one-off mechanism of protection because of its single-dose prefilled syringes
2-Drug Regimen Shows Comparable Effectiveness With 3-Drug Regimen to Treat HIV-1
Dolutegravir/lamivudine was non-inferior to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate, meeting the study’s primary end point.
FDA Approves Deuruxolitinib for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata
One-third of patients treated with deuruxolitinib displayed 80% of scalp hair coverage.
Study: Consuming Baby Carrots Could Aid Skin Carotenoids
Individuals who consumed 100 grams of carrots displayed an increase in carotenoid scores by 10.8%.
Optimizing Cholesterol Management With Injectable Lipid-Lowering Therapies
Pharmacologic approaches can increase the use of injectables.
Delgocitinib Could Aid Adults With Moderate to Severe Chronic Hand Eczema
The Lancet published data from DELTA 1 and DELTA 2 trials that displayed treatment success among individuals treated with delgocitinib cream.
FDA Grants Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation for AIC100 to Treat Thyroid Cancer
AIC100 could meet an unmet medical need to effectively treat individuals with anaplastic thyroid cancer — the most aggressive form of the disease.
Orange Juice Can Aid Absorption of Iron
Vitamin C can improve levels of Nonheme Ferrous Fumarate or Ferrous Sulfate in the body
Study: Omega 3 With Mediterranean Diet Could Possibly Aid Acne Severity
Individuals that followed the Mediterranean diet with EPA-DHA supplements displayed an increase in omega-3 levels which improved clinical appearance.
McKesson Shares New Initiative to Support Advocacy Efforts for the Pharmacy Profession
Panelists identify key public policies that pharmacies would benefit from acting on in 2024.
Study Connects Multivitamin Use With Mortality Risk
Daily multivitamin users were associated with a 4% higher mortality risk compared to nonusers.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to OBX-115 for Advanced Melanoma
The drug is intended to treat individuals with metastatic or locally advanced melanoma.
Study: Vitamin D Could Alleviate Negative Impacts of Monosodium Glutamate
Vitamin D could mitigate negative impacts on neurobehavior and weight gain caused by consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG).
ACIP Releases Updated RSV Recommendations
The ACIP recommendations are designed to improve access to RSV vaccination, emphasizing the need to get vaccinated.