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Effective pharmacy managers help everyone to see the proverbial forest through the trees.

Increasing population immunity decreased transmission of COVID-19 and allowed for reductions in quarantine and testing, encouraging 2-dose vaccine and booster uptake.

The next-generation vaccine candidate, BNT162b5, consists of RNAs encoding enhanced prefusion spike proteins for the SARS-CoV-2 ancestral strain and an Omicron variant.

Ranibizumab-eqrn is the only biosimilar approved for all 5 Lucentis indications.

Ezetimibe (Zetia) is an inhibitor of intestinal cholesterol and related phytosterol absorption indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol.

Dermala helps support hormonal balance, which may help in the treatment of acne.

Using computational methods, the development of an HIV therapy cocktail based on the virus’ genetics was found to increase the efficacy of treatment.

A new case study found that depictions of diverse female scientists on social media inspired other women in STEM, but stereotypes of how women in STEM should look and dress persist in comments section.

Health care facilities in counties with higher Black populations and in rural areas were less likely to serve as COVID-19 vaccination facilities during May 2021, indicating disparities in vaccine distribution.

Submissions are based on 3 phase 3 clinical trials showing that the drug achieved the co-primary endpoints of clinical remission and endoscopic response as induction and maintenance treatment.

Pharmacists have a key role in monitoring patients on statin therapy and identifying statin intolerance.

Abbott will work with the FDA to expedite the review of their deep brain stimulation system to treat the life-threatening disease of treatment-resistant depression.

For every 10% increase in daily intake of ultra-processed foods, people had a 25% higher risk of dementia, though the association is not proven to be causal.

Electroacupuncture was effective for pain control and other symptoms in patients with herpetic neuralgia, though research is limited.

Our health care system flunks every available test of public health and population management readiness and response; it is time to call in the cavalry.

Young age was associated with vaccine-related fears that lowered vaccine uptake and increased symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness during vaccination.

Transgender children were more susceptible to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues than their cisgender counterparts.

NauseaCalm relieves nausea and vomiting to treat the symptoms of upset stomach and the stomach flu.

Ustekinumab is the first and only biologic that targets both cytokines interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23.

Expanded indication for Rebinyn could allow patients with hemophilia B to participate in physical and social activities.

Compared to atorvastatin, rosuvastatin was associated with higher risks of blood in the urine and kidney failure that requires replacement therapy.

Many companies overlook the power that workplace culture can have on employee wellness and instead, focus relentlessly on financial metrics.

With the opioid epidemic raging out of control, pharmacists are essential warriors in the fight against this scourge.

Behavioral economics is a tool that can influence patient behaviors using concepts such as choice architecture, nudges, and loss aversion.

Investigators found that treatment of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in patients with HIV reduced anal cancer incidence by approximately 57%.

Researchers found high levels of childcare stress among female and racial minority health care workers, supporting new programs and wellbeing initiatives.

Phentermine and Topiramate ER (Qsymia) is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management.

Men’s Bladder Control supplements promote bladder and prostate health.

A majority of long-term care patients who received a fourth vaccination against COVID-19 were found to have increased protection against the omicron variant.

The pandemic saw reductions in the supply of methadone but no disruption to the supply of more easily accessible buprenorphine, though disparities in supply were observed across states.