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The FDA recently authorized COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for immunocompromised individuals, who comprise about 3% of the US population.

Nicholas Mathews, co-founder of Stillwater Behavioral Health, discusses how pharmacists can respond to the identification of potentially problematic opioid prescription practices at sober-living facilities.

Analyzing how off-target antibodies may be undermining HIV vaccine prototypes allows for design improvements.

Trial is the first to suggest that targeting interleukin-4 and interleukin-13 can help address symptoms such as persistent itching and hives.

When trying determine which drug can be called the most expensive on the market, there are 2 potential answers depending on how you define the question.

Pharmacists can be essential resources for patients seeking advice on the selection and use of nonprescription medications.

The lower a person’s T-score, the lower the bone density.

CDC publishes a schedule of recommended immunizations, how many doses are required, and at what age they should be administered.

Pharmacists are in a strong position to identify the early warning signs of diabetes because they are often the most accessible and frequently visited members of the health care team.

The investigators found that antibodies generated by a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was less effective at neutralizing variants of concern, but the second dose dramatically increased responses to virus variants.

The FDA is expected to recommend that individuals with compromised immune systems receive a booster shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cause swelling in the airways that makes it difficult to breathe.

Antonio Ciaccia, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, discusses his company’s efforts to uncover and understand the structure that underlies US drug pricing distortions.

On August 4, 2021, the Biden administration expanded the authority of pharmacy technicians under the PREP Act to allow pharmacy technicians to administer adult flu vaccines during the 2021-2022 flu season.

The CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all individuals 12 years and older in the United States, including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Sharon Park, PharmD, MEd, BCPS, , associate professor and assistant dean for academic affairs at the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy, discusses career options for pharmacy students outside of the traditional roles of a pharmacist.

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, discusses the importance of Black pharmacists in creating equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations.

The introduction of a biosimilar insulin could result in major shifts in the accessibility and affordability of insulin for all patients.

Among those who had hypertension, diabetes, and/or obesity as well as COVID-19, the risk rose to 160%.

The requirement to promote a healthy, productive, and safe work environment is borne by all, not just those with a managerial title.

Study suggests that immediate onset mRNA vaccine reactions may not be caused by classic allergy, or IgE-mediated hypersensitivity.

The strongest associations with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder were present for nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases.

The goal of treating heart failure is to reduce symptoms, improve heart function, and increase ejection fraction.

A panel of key stakeholders in the pharmacy field discuss the nature of environmental conditions as a social determinant of health and the potential impact on patient health outcomes, as well as how to best educate patients and colleagues when approaching the subject in the pharmacy.

The investigators examined data from more than 50,000 individuals participating in the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health study over a 23-year period.

The partial immune response observed in these patients can create an environment for immune selection of evolutionary variants, according to the authors of the study.

Depending on the patient needs, the prescriber can prescribe one or both types of insulin.

The investigators said that attention-grabbing anti-vaccine arguments, regardless of scientific basis, as well as an overall distrust of the pharmaceutical industry, science, and health providers, seems to be primarily responsible.

Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2021 found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the pathology and symptoms of Alzheimer disease.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.