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The expanded indication is for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged 50 through 59 years who are at an increased risk.

Study reveals vigorous physical activity correlates with lower rates of cognitive impairment in hypertensive patients.

To qualify for therapy, patients must be screened for type 1 diabetes islet autoantibodies when they are asymptomatic, which requires better education on screening opportunities.

The new approval increases the previous dosing for surface area treatment from 25 cm2 to up to 100 cm2.

The authors noted that these networks have a significant role in intellectual ability, physical coordination, working memory, emotional processing, and overall mental health.

Compared to other cases, the most recent patient reported more flu-like symptoms, including cough, congestion, watery eyes, and sore throat.

Serotypes associated with V116 (Merck & Co. Inc.) had higher clinical and economic burden for individuals with invasive pneumococcal disease.

Currently, the drug is being evaluated in a phase 1 clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy in patients.

A single dose of the vaccine showed long-lasting protection against RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in older adults.

Five medications (tramadol, olanzapine, mirtazapine, bupropion, and atomoxetine) were associated with significantly better OUD remission.

Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients.

Pharmacy technicians can expand their skills to explores career growth.

Endocrine Society Guidelines suggest adults 75 years and older should take the recommended daily dose of vitamin D and are unlikely to benefit from more.

Guidance for pharmacy technicians as they continue to learn and start their careers.

By improving health insurance coverage and cost of inhalers, such as out-of-pocket caps, access to care can be increased. Some companies are aiming to improve access by implementing price caps.

Mirikizumab met both co-primary end points and all secondary end points at week 52, according to results presented at Digestive Disease Week in Washington DC.

Emily Griffin discusses her career in pharmacy and in digital content creation.

For patients with a blood eosinophil count of 150 cells/µL or greater, tezepelumab had a significant reduction of approximately 37% in the rate of moderate or severe exacerbations.

Approximately 40% of caregivers make dosing errors when administering liquid medication to children.

Body mass index is the main driver of type 2 diabetes globally, accounting for 52.2% of disability-adjusted life years.

The immunizing technicians stated they had greater job satisfaction and had a greater sense of being valuable pharmacy members

In prior studies, higher levels of physical activity were associated with higher prevalence of coronary artery calcium.

Adults who did not report past 3-day electronic nicotine delivery system use did not have an increased risk of asthma incidence.

Evidence indicates that up to 25% of all prescriptions for children could be dosed inappropriately, making it the most common type of medication administration error.

Providers, the community, health systems, and health policies can all play a part in addressing various challenges in care for obesity.

Promises of sexual improvement may ensnare unsuspecting patients with potentially dangerous adverse effects from untested OTC remedies.

Pediatric patients with rheumatic disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, juvenile dermatomyositis, and systemic vasculitis are at an increased risk of serious infection.

Study investigators hired undercover shoppers, and the results revealed more education is needed on the Syringe Service Program, which provides legal, clean over-the-counter (OTC) needles to whomever seeks them out.

Topline results of QWINT-2 and QWINT-4 met the primary end point of change in hemoglobin A1c compared to degludec and glargine, respectively, for those with type 2 diabetes.

A review of asthma guidelines, pharmacotherapy, and the role of the pharmacist.