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Educating patients, posting on social media, and countering misinformation are critical strategies.

Carina Dolan, PharmD, BCOP, senior director for Clinical Oncology and Pharmaceutical Outcomes at Vizient Inc, discusses the highlights and big picture moving forward for hospitals and health-system pharmacies.

18F-FDG PET/CT detects approximately 73% of tumor lesions, while 68Ga-FAPI finds approximately 94%.

Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor zanubrutinib (Brukinsa; BeiGene USA, Inc) approved for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.

This is the first indication for tucatinib that extends beyond the treatment of advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer.

Deucravacitinib is an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor that inhibits cytokine signaling in psoriasis pathogenesis.

Older patients received cancer treatment less frequently during the pandemic, as did patients covered by Medicaid.

November 27, 2023, marks date set by statute for full implementation of Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

Key trends such as consolidation create an opportunity for independent pharmacies with a community-based approach.

Pharmacists can use behavioral and natural tools to assist patients suffering from chronic, daily stressors and other ailments.

Data from a randomized clinical trial supports previous clinical findings on SGLT2 inhibitors and their ability to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.

This week's episode features Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center and president of Avant Institute, who discusses her experience in the pharmacy industry and the communities she serves.

There is a lack of funding for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and coinciding psychological research compared to the funds generated for autism research.

The relationship between metabolic syndrome and some B vitamins, such as vitamin B12, was only observed among participants who took B12 supplements.

The stool-test is the first-of-its-kind to detect CRC in adults aged 45 to 49 years, with a premarket approval submission planned to be sent to the FDA early in 2023.

Soft tissue reconstruction solutions can leverage a patient’s natural healing response.

Research shows that some unsuccessful switches from reference products to biosimilars may be attributed to patient perceptions of reduced efficacy and safety.

Research highlights that 6 doses of sublingual ketamine may be more effective than 3 doses, however both can ameliorate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Study data demonstrate large step forward for this patient population

Molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction show promise in monitoring the patient environment in hospitals and could help to provide reassurance prior to admission.

Individuals with higher caffeine levels were less likely to have liver fibrosis, while higher levels of non-caffeine coffee components were associated with reduced fatty liver index scores.

Products range from natural eye relief to sleep aid.

Analysis indicates 4 peptides had significant or nearly significant seropositivity, all of which were associated with membrane and spike proteins of SARS-COVID-2.

Study results shows that the use of a point-of-care tool and timely after care were essential to lowering the risk of hospitalization from cardiovascular disease within 30 days after acute HF.

The model can predict the chronological ages of cognitively normal participants with an average absolute error of 2.3 years, which is about 1 year more accurate than an existing model.

Federal court weighs whether termination that followed was aged-based discrimination under state's Human Rights Act.

An app using AI to evaluate blood sugar data, concerning trends, and recommend management tools will be a part of a clinical trial in 2024 for further assessment.

The vaccine was 88% effective at preventing pertussis among infants younger than 2 months when administered during the third trimester of pregnancy.

COVID-19 infection was significantly associated with increased risks of several conditions, including loss of smell and taste, concentration, and memory impairment.

Energy crisis in Europe puts strain on production and could have ramifications that extend beyond the continent's borders.