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Once relatively obscure, PBMs are now front and center in debates over drug pricing and access. Their future role will have profound implications not only for how medications are priced but also for how pharmacies conduct their operations.

Although shingles is more common in adults, children who have had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine can develop shingles.

Augmentation is a condition in which RLS symptoms intensify or change in response to long-term dopamine agonist treatment.

Postpartum depression (PPD) rates also had notable increases in those with class I and class II/III obesity.

Investigators also found that vaccination for those aged 27 to 45 produces a higher number needed to vaccinate.

Exposure to pollutants PM2.5 and NO2 was found to increase the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy and of the allergy persisting.

At least 1 patient had a fraudulent tax return filed using illegally obtained personal information.

Oral phenylephrine is a common ingredient in OTC products, but its clinical efficacy is questionable. The FDA is considering removing it from the market.

Findings highlight the unmet medical need for outpatient interventions and preventive measures that can reduce hospitalizations.

The disappearance could impact updates for surveillance strategies and vaccine development.

Community health care workers help support both primary care and school settings by assisting with medication administration and communications with staff.

Commonly cited factors influencing uptake of pneumococcal vaccination included knowledge of pneumococcal disease and vaccine benefits, recommendations from health authorities, and perceived risk of infection.

Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) currently has no FDA-approved treatment and is associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis.

Women aged 40 to 44 years at the time of natural menopause showed about a 30% decreased risk for asthma incidence.

When you’re unsure about answering a patient question, err on the side of caution and refer them to a pharmacist.

Investigators also established a negative association with higher vitamin C intake and diabetes prevalence.

Through an assignment to create a TikTok infomercial, students master new concepts and have positive educational experiences via social media.

Vitamin D and calcium decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure among older individuals with obesity.

Data from the BROADEN and PROGRESS studies were presented at the International Papillomavirus Conference 2024 in Edinburgh, UK, from November 12 to 15.

Inflammation associated with asthma in children could perturb neurodevelopment.

If patterns and trends were to continue, the authors predict that nationwide overweight and obesity prevalence in adults will surpass 80% by 2050.

Policies that focus on earlier diagnosis, treatment initiation, and expanded access to treatment can further improve treatment and health equity impacts.

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.