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Emily Graham, PharmD, MS, BCOP, an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, discusses the potential outcomes of mirvetuximab for patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

These infections can include the central nervous system (CNS), circulation, invaded organs, lower airway, and the middle ear, with outcomes that can be permanent.

The application is based on phase 3 results from the DINAMO trial showing that Jardiance tablets significantly reduced A1C levels vs a placebo in participants aged 10 to 17 years.

Median overall survival was also 2 months less for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who were ineligible for clinical trials.

Frequent aspirin use associated with a 13% lower risk of nonmucinous ovarian cancer, which was consistent with findings from previous studies.

Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, associate dean for Research and Professional Affairs at the Touro University California College of Pharmacy, discusses what the Granada Statements are and why they are important for student pharmacists.

The KEYNOTE-641 and -789 trials did not demonstrate improvements or meet the primary endpoints in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and metastatic nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer.

In part 2 of this panel discussion, experts discuss how they define traditional versus nontraditional oncology pharmacy roles and where roles within industry fit in.

On April 2, 2023, the FDA will announce the approval status of Roche’s supplemental Biologics License Application for polatuzumab in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Zavegepant is the only calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist nasal spray indicated for acute treatment of migraine in adults and can provide pain relief in 15 minutes.

More than 300,000 individuals in the United States have CSU that is inadequately controlled by antihistamines.

Including probiotics and antibiotics, such as fidaxomicin and vancomycin, could help prevent CDI, but more research is needed to evaluate them, investigators say.

Following the release of new guidelines on childhood obesity, some experts raised concerns about the safety of using anti-obesity drugs in young people.

CRISPR technology has also been successful in treating a pediatric patient with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, showing feasibility of its use for cancer immunotherapy.

Pharmacy departments can be one of the most expensive departments in a cancer center practice, but the revenue generated for its services typically far outpaces associated costs.

Cancer Moonshot Initiative launched efforts to investigate how to better support patients with cancer by providing support in the navigation of the diagnosis, treatment, and survival of cancer.

Persistently pursuing valued goals and adjusting those goals in response to setbacks or obstacles may help explain how some individuals with chronic pain maintain their mental wellbeing.

AI-enabled algorithms can also augment clinical decision making for health care professionals using real-time data analysis and decision support to treat patients more efficiently and accurately.

John E. Clark, PharmD, MS, FASHP, FFSHP, Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Taneja College of Pharmacy, University of South Florida, discusses the importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes.

These alternatives to expensive biologic drugs can provide access to lifesaving treatments to more patients and cut costs for health systems.

Through automated tools related to scheduling, prior authorization, and radiation planning tasks, there are efforts to shorten the time from diagnosis to treatment to improve patient outcomes.

As evidence for omega-3 continues to develop, pharmacists remain poised to guide patients toward the most indicated, safe, effective, and convenient options available.

Vaccination rates were significantly higher in study groups who received a letter highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of vaccination and who received repeat letters about the importance of flu vaccination in general.

Deep learning AI models like ChatGPT health care edition, coupled with applications targeting pain points in practice workflow, present a very exciting vision for the future.

Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay can increase access to cemiplimab and improve patient outcomes in non-small cell lung cancer.

The proportion of patients prescribed high-intensity statin therapy increased by 3.8% across all clinics in the intervention arm.

Study participants without co-pays were slightly more likely to take their medications as prescribed for several medication classes.

Sheldon Litwin, MD, a cardiologist at the Medical University of South Carolina, discussed the significant recent advances in anti-obesity drugs.

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection was the only drug approved to help prevent preterm birth, but a confirmatory trial showed no benefit.

Migraines are common yet misunderstood, therefore it is important that various treatment options be examined and offered to this patient population.