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The data also shows similar results for children with mothers who have pre-pregnancy body mass index outside of normal range.

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses pharmacist-physician collaborations with Amina Abubakar and Stephen Lewis.

RSV vaccination is approximately 77% to 81% effective against hospital and emergency department encounters among older adults.

In the analysis, 34.7% of commercially insured patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma received an influenza vaccination.

White button mushroom can rebuild anti-cancer immune defense while slowing cancer growth.

Despite their proven abilities, organizations such as the American Medical Association still oppose so-called “scope creep.”

There has never been such widespread and popularized use of compounded products due to shortages. Will consumers rise up with pitchforks if the party is shut down?

Karyne Jones highlights the importance of pneumococcal vaccination for those 50 years and older, especially in communities of color.

LBL-034 could be best in class in treating individuals with multiple myeloma.

There were differences in the variables that influenced vaccination decision making for adults aged 18 to 26 years and for parents making the decision to vaccinate their child

In the trial, lumateperone had a significantly longer time to relapse in patients treated compared to placebo.

CagriSema is a subcutaneous injectable combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide that is currently in phase 3 trials.

Participants who completed the curriculum had answered 82% of the post-test correctly.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists have increasingly showed potential for treating liver fibrosis in patients, which disproportionately affects those who are overweight or have obesity.

Automation can enhance safety and efficiency and allow staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks as direct patient care roles expand.

Vitamin K2 displayed a marked reduction in cramp frequency compared to a placebo.

Pharmacists should be aware of current discussions, attempted fixes, and expected length of drug shortages.

Reasons for supporting the lowering of the age-based pneumococcal vaccine recommendation included the likelihood it would increase vaccination rates in multiple age groups and demographics.

Brivudine is more effective in treating herpes zoster and does not increase the risk of adverse reactions.

The demanding nature of pharmacy programs often leaves little time for self-care, social activities, or hobbies, leading to an imbalance that can foster burnout.

Though both vaccines remain effective at preventing severe illness, Moderna’s mRNA-1273.222 vaccine was found to be significantly more effective among adults with underlying medical conditions.

The study found that this patient population was about 25% more likely to have serious mental health issues after childbirth.

Tripp Logan, PharmD, reflects on being named Independent Pharmacist of the Year from the National Community Pharmacists Association.

RSV vaccines were 80% effective in preventing hospitalization, ICU admission, and death among adults aged 60 years and older.

Children with certain atopic conditions, including asthma and common food allergies, were observed to have a higher risk of developing the chronic disorder.

Lerodalcibep is a novel, third-generation, anti-PCSK9 therapy small binding protein.