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Psychedelic Therapy Can Advance the Scope of Oncology Care
Providing this treatment for patients with cancer may be a smoother transition for oncology professionals than they might expect.
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Diabetic Macular Edema Is Treatable, but Prevention Is Best
Pharmacists should learn the basics of this leading cause of vision loss among adults worldwide.
Clinical Overview: Updates in Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
The ease of administration with new agents for schizophrenia via an injection is advantageous because this patient population is commonly agitated and difficult to administer oral medications to.
Novel Treatment Shows Promise for Hypertension-Induced Cognitive Impairment
Study evaluates the interaction between excessive salt intake and hypertension, cognitive dysfunction, and dementia.
Survey Highlights Importance of Once-Nightly Oxybate Dosing for Narcolepsy
Clinicians are increasingly recognizing the negative impact of the middle-of-the-night dosing required with twice-nightly therapies for narcolepsy.
Expert: Pay Attention to Legislative, Regulatory Changes In Telehealth
Brody Maack, PharmD, CTTS, associate professor at the North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy, discussed how telehealth has evolved since its explosion during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Investigators Advance PrEPVacc Trial To Evaluate HIV Vaccine Efficacy
The trial will also evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new form of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.
2023 ACIP Updates for Immunizations in Adults and Children: What Pharmacists Need to Know
Pharmacists who immunize must ensure their knowledge about routine vaccinations for adults and children is up-to-date by reviewing the changes to the immunization schedule each year.
OTC Guide 2023: Leading the Way
More than ever, patients are turning to OTC products to treat conditions like allergies, arthritis, coughs, colds, migraines, and gastrointestinal issues.
The Enhancing Oncology Model Promotes Novel Therapies, May Reduce Cost of Care
Expert provides numerous resources to learn more about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Enhancing Oncology Model.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Capivasertib Combination for Locally Advanced, Metastatic Breast Cancer
Capivasertib combined with fulvestrant doubled progression-free survival in patients with recurrent or progressed advanced stage HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer compared to placebo.
New Data From CodeBreaK Clinical Trial Demonstrate Efficacy of Sotorasib for NSCLC, Colorectal Cancer
Additionally, data from the SCARLET trial presented at ASCO 2023 indicate the safety and efficacy of sotorasib in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy treating non¬–small cell lung cancer.
Expert: Women’s Health Is Part of Gender-Affirming Care
Alex Mills, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, discussed his presentation at the ASHP 2023 Summer Meeting.
STRONG-HF Trial: Rapid Up-Titration of Heart Failure Medications
STRONG-HF aimed to study whether rapid-dose escalation of guideline-directed heart failure medications was more beneficial than usual care.
Optimizing Patient Visits: Implementing Immunizations Into the Ambulatory Clinic Workflow
Ambulatory care pharmacy residents play a major role in increasing both patient awareness about recommended vaccination and vaccination rates.
Augmented Intelligence Can Help Reduce Unplanned Hospital Admissions, Supporting the Enhancing Oncology Model
Even with technological advancements, provider involvement and oversight remain essential.
Study Findings May Improve Diagnosis of Vitamin D Deficiency
Investigators of the study aimed to determine whether the analytical performance specifications of 24,25(OH)2D could be generated.
Nonprescription Analgesics and Self-management Strategies for Osteoarthritis
Patients can employ numerous measures to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and boost overall health-related quality of life.
OTC Guide: 27 Years Strong
As the OTC market has grown, Pharmacy Times has responded by adding new health sections and new OTC products to the survey.
Focusing on the Patient Journey in Specialty Pharmacy is Essential
Denise Scarpelli, PharmD, MBA, discussed her presentation at the ASHP 2023 Summer Meeting.
FDA Approves MDMA for Clinical Trial Use Investigating Schizophrenia
The study will assess the use of the drug to treat impaired social motivation, or asociality, which is a difficult-to-treat symptom of schizophrenia that can cause significant functional impairment.
Novel Immunotherapies in Perioperative Setting in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer May Transform Clinical Practice
Systemic treatment options have historically been limited to traditional chemotherapy agents.
Learn to Differentiate Rashes to Find Appropriate Treatments
Acne, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, urticaria, and sunburn present differently and require specific management.
Community Pharmacies Can Improve Clinical Trial Recruitment for Racial, Ethnic Minority Patients
Clinical trial recruitment in areas such as Alabama have had difficulty with recruiting non-White patients, and at the heart of the problem is a lack of trust.
Golidocitinib Shows Efficacy, Durability as Treatment for Aggressive Refractory, Relapsed Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Golidocitinib (DZD4205) is the first Janus kinase 1 inhibitor to be used for this aggressive and rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Venetoclax Combinations Have Sustained Long-term Benefits for Relapsed, Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Long-term data show that venetoclax combinations benefit progression free survival and overall survival in patients with or without previous treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Improving Vaccination Rates Among Adults and Young Adults
Myths, fears, distrust, and misinformation on immunizations can keep patients from benefiting from their protective effects.
Open-Label Clinical Trials Have Higher Cure Rate of Recurrent C. Diff Infection Compared to Randomized Clinical Trials
Randomized clinical trials still showed that microbiota restoration is significantly more effective than antibiotics for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting in the Emergency Department
Study highlights the importance of interprofessional decision-making between pharmacists and emergency department medical officers.
Cancer Survivors Who Experience Functional Limitations Have Doubled in Past 20 Years
There are 8 million cancer survivors who may have limitations in their daily functional ability.
