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Potential concerns surrounding GLP-include pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, suicide and other phycological effects, and thyroid cancer.

There are approximately 98 million individuals have prediabetes, but approximately only 15 million actually know they have prediabetes.

Semaglutide was found to have effects on glycemia, inflammation, and heart failure outcomes in sub analyses.

Based on these results, tirzepatide could be first medication approved for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with obesity.

Managing these treatments involves many considerations, including glycemic control and nutrition, among others.

Presenters at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions analyzed potential developments in treatment for patients with diabetes and diabetic kidney disease.

Niki Shah Vice President of Impact Innovation and Activation at McKesson, previews the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference.

American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions speaker Ivan de Araujo emphasizes the importance of the pharmacist’s role in diabetes care and his hopes for the future of care.

Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and preventing further progression.

Pharmacy Times will be at McKesson ideaShare 2024 Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana from June 23 to June 26, 2024.

Pharmacists Can Help Patients Select Probiotic Products and Advise Them on When to Seek Further Care.

Hyperhidrosis affects an estimated 10 million individuals in the US and is characterized by abnormally increased sweating, beyond what is necessary to regulate body temperature.

Ambient-UVB radiation could improve 25(OH)D prediction in the future, improving widespread vitamin D deficiencies among non-White individuals.

Autism spectrum disorder was also evaluated in the analysis, but further research is required to determine a possible association with relative age effect.

Investigators compared the reference products of adalimumab (Humira; AbbVie) and etanercept (Enbrel; Amgen) with biosimilar products.

Pharmacy experts can provide transition interventions tailored to individual patients

Caution Patients Against the Use of Redness-Reducing Eye Drops.

Pharmacy Times will be at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida from June 21 to June 24, 2024.

Impaired glucose tolerance is a significant risk factor for developing diabetes.

Being able to communicate in a different language can improve treatment adherence and medication efficacy outcomes

Pharmacists can walk a mile in their patients’ shoes by wearing a CGM device.

Read the Drug Facts Label to Learn More About OTC Medications.

The findings also show that skin testing positivity for perennial allergens was higher in patients with childhood-onset asthma compared with those with adult-onset asthma.

Patients, Consumers, and Caregivers Are Increasingly Interested in Self-Determination and Convenience.

V116 (Capvaxive; Merck) elicited higher immune responses than the comparator for the serotypes that are unique to the vaccine, according to studies submitted to the FDA.

Pharmacists can also counsel on prevention measures and self-management for fungal infections

Secondhand exposure to e-cigarette smoke may increase risk of pediatric atopic dermatitis in children.

Creating a supportive environment and staying informed on the latest research can be significant when supporting patients in the LGBTQ+ community, notes Olivia Buckoski, PharmD, AAHIVP, HIVPCP.