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Viral vector vaccines and a booster can protect maternal women against the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but the mRNA vaccine with a booster dose appears to offer the best protection.

High cost-sharing is a large barrier to insulin access, as are aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

The oral SGLT2 inhibitor has been shown to reduce blood sugar and improve glycemic control as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

Can the profession afford not to retain expanded job roles for technicians in a post-pandemic era?

The new strategy would propose annual COVID-19 vaccines, much like annual flu shots.

Air pollution from the California Camp Fire are associated with increased rates of clinical; visits, according to new study results.

Across all vaccines for adults, regardless of income, location, or sex, most of the administration took place in a pharmacy, report shows.

These diagnostic tests play critical role in chronic disease management, early interventions, and emergency situations.

Zilucoplan is among highlighted products of the month.

The impact of RSV includes serious financial challenges, strained relationships, and mental health concerns.

Researchers noted no significant changes in anxiety or depression between patients who were positive or negative for amyloid deposition.

Analysis includes 11 individuals who sat in ergonomic chairs for 8 hours and only got up at the recommended times.

Matt Gibbs, president of Capital Rx, to discusses alternative career paths for students, including independently owned PBMs.

Antibodies help neutralize the virus, though the levels decrease at the 6-month mark, data indicate.

Dental opioid prescriptions are associated with risk of addiction and overdose, but most states are enacting policies that limit the duration of prescriptions for acute pain.

Educating patients, posting on social media, and countering misinformation are critical strategies.

Deucravacitinib is an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor that inhibits cytokine signaling in psoriasis pathogenesis.

November 27, 2023, marks date set by statute for full implementation of Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

Key trends such as consolidation create an opportunity for independent pharmacies with a community-based approach.

Data from a randomized clinical trial supports previous clinical findings on SGLT2 inhibitors and their ability to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.

This week's episode features Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center and president of Avant Institute, who discusses her experience in the pharmacy industry and the communities she serves.

There is a lack of funding for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and coinciding psychological research compared to the funds generated for autism research.

Soft tissue reconstruction solutions can leverage a patient’s natural healing response.

Individuals with higher caffeine levels were less likely to have liver fibrosis, while higher levels of non-caffeine coffee components were associated with reduced fatty liver index scores.

Products range from natural eye relief to sleep aid.

The model can predict the chronological ages of cognitively normal participants with an average absolute error of 2.3 years, which is about 1 year more accurate than an existing model.

Federal court weighs whether termination that followed was aged-based discrimination under state's Human Rights Act.

An app using AI to evaluate blood sugar data, concerning trends, and recommend management tools will be a part of a clinical trial in 2024 for further assessment.

The vaccine was 88% effective at preventing pertussis among infants younger than 2 months when administered during the third trimester of pregnancy.

COVID-19 infection was significantly associated with increased risks of several conditions, including loss of smell and taste, concentration, and memory impairment.