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Pharmacy Technicians Can Master Professional Integrity
As technicians are increasingly involved in decision-making, they must exude confidence and advocate for themselves
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September 2024 Condition Watch: Sleep
Hackensack Meridian Health Joins Pharmacy Times Strategic Alliance Partnership
William Carroll, PharmD, network vice president of pharmacy at Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses his hopes for the new partnership.
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CDC Expert Urges Equitable Vaccination of Children to Prevent Spread of Serious Disease
Childhood immunization according to schedule can prevent serious illness.
Favorable Outcomes Possible With IVIG Treatment for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Further trials are required to examine the long-term feasibility of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for multisystem inflammatory syndrome.
From Statins to PSCK9 Inhibitors: Choosing the Right Therapy for Cholesterol
Erin McConnell, PharmD, discuss the clinical decision-making process for choosing between statins, PSCK9 inhibitors, or newer agents like inclisiran.
The Role of Cholesterol Management in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Erin McConnell, PharmD, discusses the importance of effective cholesterol management for preventing heart disease.
Study Finds Measles-Rubella Disease Surveillance System Lacks Networking, Partnerships, and Community Involvement
A 95% increase in private health center participation, monitoring, assessment, and vaccine coverage can be significant in improving outcomes.
Study: Metered-Dose Asthma Inhalers Make Up Nearly All Inhaler-Related Emissions
Although dry-powder and soft-mist inhalers had significantly lower emissions, they represented nearly two-thirds of inhaler costs but one-third of claims.
FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Delgocitinib Cream to Treat Chronic Hand Eczema
If approved, delgocitinib cream would be the first US treatment indicated for moderate to severe chronic hand eczema.
The Community Pharmacist’s Role in the Management of Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disease characterized by throbbing or pulsating unilateral or bilateral headache that can last from hours to days.
Experts: Leveraging Local Insights to Address Pharmacy Deserts
Experts highlight how leveraging organizational scale, data analytics, and community partnerships can enable independent pharmacies to identify and address pharmacy deserts.
CEEVs, Neurovascular Coupling, and Functional Connectivity Are Potential Markers For Mild Cognitive Impairment
The authors note this is the first study to assess cerebrovascular endothelial extracellular vesicles within a cognitive condition.
What Diabetes Taught Me That Pharmacy School Did Not
Empathy is being left outside the exam room door.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Sue to Block State-Level Importation Programs
Federal court reviews standing to challenge to federal agency action.
FDA Grants Bimekizumab-Bkzx Approval for Treatment of Chronic Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
Approved with 3 new indications, bimekizumab-bkzx is the first and only interleukin-17 inhibitor approved for these diseases.
PfSPZ Vaccine Shows Efficacy Against P Falciparum and Malaria in Women Who Become Pregnant
The researchers estimate that pregnancy losses because of malaria and parasitemia risk before conception was reduced by 65% to 86%.
FDA Approves First At-Home Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
The approval enables more convenient flu immunization options for patients.
FDA Approves Isatuximab With Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone for NDMM
The decision expands treatment options for patients with transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM).
Ponsegromab Could Offer Further Treatment for Cancer Cachexia
Ponsegromab displayed significant and robust increases in body weight at the completion of the study for all doses.
The Patient Prescription Pipeline: Enhancing Health Equity With Medically Integrated Pharmacies
Shifting from a vertical, isolated care model into a collaborative approach can improve the clinician and patient experience.
Study: Shingles Reactivation Could Occur in Rare Cases Following RZV
Dermatomal reactions could occur following recombinant zoster vaccine to treat shingles.
Mild Cognitive Impairment is Extremely Undiagnosed, Expert Says
The chief product and strategy officer at Linus Health is hopeful that pharmacists can be key players in the detection of mild cognitive impairment.
FTC Sues Major Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Price of Insulin
Three of the largest pharmacy benefit managers ––Express Scripts, Optum, and Caremark––are listed in the suit.
Arimoclomol Becomes First FDA Approved Treatment for Neimann-Pick Disease Type C
The rare disease can result in progressive neurological symptoms and organ complications.
Wearable Wrist Monitoring Devices Can Improve Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
The use of devices like Apple watches may offer a more affordable and less burdensome modality to diagnose atrial fibrillation.
Inavolisib Shows Promising Disease Control Rates, Safety in Patients With PIK3CA-Mutated Solid Tumors
The CRAFT (NCT04551521) trial is still ongoing to assess findings in the remaining patient arms.
Pseudodementia: The Deadly Impact of Stigmatizing Language in Psychiatric Care
Using the term "pseudodementia" contributes to the mismanagement and mistreatment of the disease.
The Affordable Care Act and Mandatory Language Services for Patients
Federal statutes and regulations outline the expectations
No Major Differences Identified Between R-CHOP21 Regimens for Treatment of Advanced-Stage Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Improvements in survival outcomes were seen among those at high risk for DLBCL who received 6x R-CHOP21 + 2R.