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Treatment often involves a combination of preventive measures, topical therapies, and systemic treatments.

Bimekizumab-bkzx is the first and only approved medication that targets both interleukin (IL) 17F and IL-17A.

Use of in-room air purifiers with HEPA-14 filters did not result in a significant reduction of acute respiratory infections.

An increase of shingles vaccination was reported among individuals with asthma.

Increased global capacity for surveillance could help monitor seasonal influenza to reduce the risk of vaccine mismatch and inform effective interventions.

GNSC-001 is a first-in-class gene therapy designed to offer long-term relief of musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis.

Pharmacists can increase awareness about the value of monitoring glucose and the proper use of nonprescription blood glucose meters and continuous glucose monitors.

Abelacimab is an investigational, selective, fully human monoclonal antibody.

When compared to established diagnostic assays such as the basophil activation test, the Hoxb8 mast cell activation test demonstrates similar precision.

The pipeline of hallucinogenic and nonhallucinogenic psychedelic medicines is exploding.

Value-based payment models are becoming increasingly common, leading clinicians to find novel ways to engage patients and improve disease control with the goal of reducing morbidity, mortality, and cost.

Improving collaboration and communication between all members of the health care team is one way to address these challenges.

High fluctuations (in the top 25%) in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia and a 23% increase in cognitive decline.

Pharmacists can continue to spread awareness of the importance of receiving a shingles vaccine.

The indication is for patients 12 and older with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) whose disease is not adequately controlled with H1 antihistamine treatment.

The system, currently in early development in Japan, could minimize the need for blood tests, blood pressure cuffs, or expensive wearable devices.

Embracing artificial intelligence and other tools will be necessary to push the field forward.

The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.

Increasing vaccine coverage among adults at highest risk could lessen associated hospitalizations and severe outcomes caused by RSV.

The strongest association is found between asthma and the risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, though these links do not equate to causality.

Use of antitherapeutic medication prescribed for herpes zoster related to lower risk of subsequent dementia.

Community pharmacists are playing an increasing role in sexual and reproductive health services and can provide that trustworthy information to patients.

The label includes postmarking reports showing rare instances of pulmonary aspiration for patients undergoing procedures that require general anesthesia or deep sedation.

The 2024 American Heart Association and American Stroke Association stroke prevention guidelines recommend glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to reduce the risk of stroke in individuals with diabetes and high cardiovascular risk.

The intervention methods—annual asthma reviews, inhaler technique checks, and asthma management plans—were most effective when performed in the same visit.

The data also shows similar results for children with mothers who have pre-pregnancy body mass index outside of normal range.

RSV vaccination is approximately 77% to 81% effective against hospital and emergency department encounters among older adults.