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Study results show that individuals who were vaccinated against the flu were 37% less likely to be hospitalized and 82% less likely to be admitted to the ICU that those who were unvaccinated.

Northwestern Medicine study results show that mice were protected from other strains when those from prior infections or in their vaccinations were greater than 70%.

As the first nasal spray for dry eye disease, varenicline solution nasal spray could be especially helpful for patients who have difficulty administering eye drops.

The approval marks the first and only cell-based influenza vaccine approved in the United States.

Eighteen states have enacted legislation that allows pharmacists to help patients when providers are not reachable.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid digital adoption of mobile devices have changed the role of the community pharmacist.

Regular dialysis or kidney transplants are common treatment options that were disrupted after the beginning of COVID-19.

Misconceptions about the diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder reduce the credibility of health care providers and delay or prevent treatment for patients suffering from this condition.

Zinc can be used for colds, wound healing, diarrhea, and age-related macular degeneration.

The efficacy of Latuda in schizophrenia and bipolar depression could be mediated through a combination of central dopamine D2 and serotonin type 2 receptor antagonism.

Causes of aortic valve stenosis include congenital heart defect, calcium build-up on the valve, and rheumatic fever.

Pezzino discussed new specific prescriptions and treatments compared to current treatment modalities, indications and routes of administration of new drugs in the community setting, and important pharmacokinetic properties of these new drugs.

The Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards national program salutes pharmacy professionals who are defining the industry’s future.

Court evaluates whether allegations based on the Americans With Disabilities Act are sufficient for lawsuit to proceed

A booster shot of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine administered 56 days after the initial shot provided 94% protection against COVID-19.

The vaccine is used to prevent cervical cancer and other cancers, such as vulvar, vaginal, and oropharyngeal.

Temelimab is a recombinant humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that blocks the HERV-W protein, which is associated with the pathology of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes.

Although the advisory committee’s recommendation is not binding, the FDA will take their recommendation into consideration when making a final decision on authorization of the 50-µg booster dose.

Study indicates COVID-19 vaccination is important for individual protection and for reducing transmission within families.

Ching discussed topics such as additional testing services, recommendations for point-of-care services, and strategies to help increase point-of-care testing services.

Vitamin E helps with vision, reproduction, and health of the blood, brain, and skin.

A panel overview of the important topics happening in pharmacy, such as the role of technicians growing in the field, COVID-19’s impact on their work, and what they feel the value of a pharmacist is. Happy American Pharmacists Month!

Risankizumab-rzaa treats moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Causes of atrial flutter include hypertension, cardiomyopathy, abnormal heart valve, hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism, and pulmonary embolism.

The agency has a 2-day meeting scheduled for this week for an independent advisory panel to discuss the available data.

Quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Mark Becker, the CEO of Vivacare, discusses how health care professionals can counsel patients on eczema treatment and care so they can help to deter patients from googling their symptoms and developing what can be termed “medical anxiety.”

Bismuth subsalicylate comes as a liquid, tablet, or chewable tablet to treat diarrhea and the symptoms of an upset stomach.

Actinic keratosis develops from years of sun exposure and usually first appears in people over 40 years of age.