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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.
Study Reports Higher Risk of Respiratory Disease Fatality in Summer Than Winter
Health policies to adapt to climate change must be altered to protect individuals with respiratory diseases in the warmer season.
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Researchers Link Inflammation With Long Covid Symptoms in Women
Women with inflammation during COVID-19 infection are at higher risk for Long Covid symptoms, according to study results.
Study Finds Higher Rates of Complications Following Scoliosis Surgery in Teens Due to Disparities
Socioeconomic, racial, and insurance disparities impact individuals' health before and after receiving surgery to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Treatment With Anifrolumab-fnia Shows Promising Rates of Remission for Lupus
More individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus treated with anifrolumab-fnia reached remission compared to the placebo.
Researchers Announce Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Solution to Treat Dry Eye Disease
Perfluorohexyloctane is the first and only treatment that targets tear evaporation to provide relief for dry eye disease
Researchers Assess Innate Immune System Changes Following Severe COVID-19
Changes in gene expression could ultimately boost the production of inflammatory cytokines.
Researchers Classify Children Most at Risk for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Infants younger than 6 months old are the highest risk for severe RSV infection, so researchers aim to target this group for prevention methods
Influenza Vaccination Status Reveals Disparities Among Individuals with Kidney Disease
Individuals that are younger in age, Black, have low levels of education, and low income were associated with a lower chance of getting the flu shot each year.
Researchers Create App to Predict Whether Child in Acute Liver Failure Will Need Transplant
Children with a score of higher than 30 on the CHALF Score scale will need an emergency transplant.
Older Adults Remain at High Risk for Hospitalization or Death if Infected with COVID-19
Oldest adults should be prioritized for vaccinations as they remain high risk for severe conditions if infected.
FDA Approves Vonoprazan for Erosive GERD
The approval marks the first major innovation in the United States for the treatment of erosive GERD in over 30 years.
FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Biliary Tract Cancer
The approval marks the sixth indication for pembrolizumab in gastrointestinal cancers.
Reduced Exercise Capacity Contributes to Worse Outcomes Anemic Individuals With HFpEF
Anemic individuals with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction displayed unique pathophysiological features that led to reduced exercise capacity.
Tirzepatide With Diet and Exercise Could Boost Weight Loss
Long lasting weight reduction was reported in individuals that were treated with tirzepatide with diet and exercise, compared to placebo.
Mental Health Issues During Adolescence Could Lead to Future Unhealthy Behaviors
Latinx teens suffering with mental health issues are at risk of developing cardiovascular conditions in their future.
FDA Approves Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution to Treat Presbyopia
Pilocarpine improves near visual acuity by pupil modulation, leading to an increased ability to focus on nearby objects.
Research Links Poor Sleep With Anxiety, Depression in Older Individuals With Obesity
Poor sleep patterns were related to anxiety, depression, body fat gain, and loss of muscle mass in older individuals who are obese.
Experts Assess Association of Recurrent Clostridioides Difficile with Gut Microbiota
Health-related quality of life scores were positively associated with log MHI and Bacteriodia, and negatively with Gammaproteobacteria and Bacilli.
Rite Aid Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Process to Aid Company Financial Restructuring
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection and said it plans to close several hundred retail stores.
Study Finds Mental Health-Related Emergency Department Visits Dropped in 2020, Began Increasing in Mid-2021
Adolescents with mental health conditions must be monitored as they are at a higher demand for the need of mental health care.
Advances in Hearing Technologies Expose Concerns About Data, Conflicts of Interest
As OTC hearing devices emerge and technologies advance, pharmacists can provide trustworthy recommendations and advice to patients
Esketamine in Combination with Oral Antidepressant Could Aid Treatment-Resistant Depression
Individuals treated with esketamine were more likely to reach remission and remain relapse-free at 8 weeks of treatment.
Survey Finds Lack of Parental Awareness of Meningitis Risk in Children
Parents are not fully educated on the risk of meningitis infection and preventive efforts for their children.
Bariatric Surgery Could Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Caused by LDL Interactions
Harmful LDL functionality contributes to an increase of cardiovascular disease in those with obesity but could decrease within weight loss.
Researchers Test Microdosing Psilocybin on Rats to Create Treatment for Mental Disorders
The use of psilocybin, repeated at a low dose, could offer a new form of treatment for individuals with differing forms of mental disorders.
The Use of Nirmatrelvir or Molnupiravir Could Prevent Mortality in Severe COVID-19
The use of nirmatrelvir or molnupiravir can aid treatment for individuals that are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, regardless of varying demographics.
Study: Structural Racism Increases Cancer Mortality within Racial Minoritized Groups
Cancer mortality rates increased by 3.3 deaths per 100,000 individuals and was higher for historically minoritized populations.
Researchers Reframe the Definition of Clinical Remission for Asthma
A workgroup of asthma treatment experts introduced 6 new criteria that those diagnosed with asthma must meet to be in remission.
Study Finds Individuals Prefer PrEP Over Other HIV Prevention Methods
Individuals taking HIV prevention prefer the PrEP oral daily dose compared to new treatment methods.
Yoga Could be an Effective Natural Treatment for Individuals with Heart Failure
Routine yoga therapy has shown endurance, strength, balance, symptom stability and quality of life improvements in individuals with heart failure.