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Pairing semaglutide, a drug used to treat diabetes, with a minimally invasive endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) can provide significant weight loss benefits for patients who are not candidates for invasive weight loss surgery, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2021.

Supplies of the critical rescue medication for asthma attacks were close to depleted at many hospitals amid COVID-19.

If half of the US population is vaccinated by the summer rather than the fall, 5.8 million cases of COVID-19 could be prevented.

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Asian Americans are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and 60% more likely to be diagnosed with renal disease compared to non-Hispanic whites.

Study participants who fasted 2 days per week reported fewer scaling and thickening, with 30% also reporting a decrease in itching associated with psoriasis.

But in real-world situations, such as when a bystander administers naloxone, there are gray areas.

Data from the phase 3 VOYAGER PAD study demonstrated that rivaroxaban at 2.5 mg twice daily in combination with aspirin at 100 mg once daily was able to reduce severe vascular events in patients with PAD.

Patient engagement programs should continually evolve in order to meet patient needs and behaviors.

Hannah Fish, PharmD, National Community Pharmacists Association associate director of Strategic Initiatives, discusses the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout following the FDA expanding the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine EUA to include children ages 12 and older.

Erenumab-aooe (Aimovig, Amgen) is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults, making it the first approved preventive migraine treatment of its kind.

Court challenge raises questions about due process and whether agency perceived immediate and serious threat.

Presented at the European Congress on Obesity, the analysis includes data from 121 trials with nearly 10,000 adult participants.

Further, more than 67% of respondents indicated that vaccination will benefit their physical health, as well.

Obesity-related factors, including changes to the innate and adaptive immune systems brought on by excess weight, are believed to be associated with an increased risk of contracting various viral diseases.

When patients report pharmacy errors, respond with empathy and transparency to avoid alienating them.

More than half of all female patients who undergo bariatric surgery are of reproductive age, and the resulting weight loss improves fertility, as well as reducing the risk of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

With the creation of a diabetes prevention program, participants are able to make lasting behavioral changes, such as eating healthier, increasing physical activity, and improving problem-solving skills.

Case studies include recommendations for eye pain and allergy relief.

High engagement and collaboration between health systems and health plans is essential to implementing value-based models, according to a session at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance 2021 Annual Conference.

Policy changes impacting the star ratings for 2022 include additional flexibility provided during the COVID-19 pandemic and a revised Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy.

Working with colleagues or patients from different cultural backgrounds requires an open mind, especially when addressing common issues such as vaccine hesitancy.

During National Women’s Health Week, which takes place from May 9 to May 15, CVS Health announced new initiatives to further support women’s health and wellness during the month of May.

Some of the best accounts on social media have built an amazing, supportive community with just a few thousand followers.

Vericiguat (Verquvo, Merck) is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalizations, or the need for outpatient intravenous diuretics.

Certain pre-existing conditions are common among people living with HIV/AIDS, which may contribute to the severity of their COVID-19 cases.

Pharmacists interact with patients more than any other member of the health care team, therefore it is vital they help address barriers and gaps in member care that impact plan performance.

When lifestyle changes fail, medication becomes necessary to decrease chances of maternal and newborn complications.

Pharmacists can play a direct role in addressing social disparities of health in low-income communities by building trust and providing expertise to patients.