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The seasonal flu vaccine should be prioritized for those with SCN1A-positive Dravet syndrome, because of the likelihood of severe neurological symptoms and complications.

Although long-term health issues from COVID-19 are a major public health concern, evidence on post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, or post-COVID-19, is still limited, specifically among children and adolescents.

Mild preeclampsia and late-developing preeclampsia were not found to increase risk of stroke as much as early-stage.

The objective of the study was to estimate recent trends in cigarette use and health insurance coverage for US adults with and without mental health and SUD.

Demand for treatment of anxiety and depression remained high for the third consecutive year as the demand for the treatment of trauma- and stressor-related and substance use disorders has increased.

Individuals with COVID-19 reinfections were twice as likely to die and three times more likely to be hospitalized than those who did not have COVID-19 multiple times.

New system combines computational and experimental techniques to map evolutionary cancer lineages in their natural habitat of human tissue.

Both of Moderna's bivalent boosters showed neutralizing activity against BQ.1.1, an increasingly dominant emerging variant, confirming that updated vaccines have the potential to offer protection as the virus continues to evolve.

Annie Lambert, PharmD, BCSCP, discusses how to approach the implementation of the revised USP chapter guidelines before the enforcement date in fall 2023.

Analysis shows that the therapy is associated with a reduced acute toxicity burden associated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy.

Teplizumab-mzwv is administered through injection and can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in adults and pediatric patients.

Brian Serumaga, PhD, of US Pharmacopeia (USP) discusses the revisions to compounding chapters <795> and <797> and the resources available to help pharmacists update their practices.

Education and support inspire trust between patients and pharmacists.

A compliance officer role represents an exciting new challenge to ensure safe handling in compliance with United States Pharmacopeia.

Bepirovirsen produced sustained clearance of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis B surface antigens.

Dapagliflozin is the first SGLT2 inhibitor approved by the FDA for treatment of patients with heart failure (NYHA class II-IV) with reduced ejection fraction.

Patients administered 75 mg or higher of olpasiran every 12 weeks had a 95% or greater reduction in Lp(a) compared to placebo at week 36.

The Elecsys NT-proBNP test is an objective biomarker that aids in the diagnosis of individuals believed to have congestive heart failure.

Changes in DNA methylation may lead to accelerated aging in patients with cancer and HIV.

Five hours or less hours of sleep per night at 50 years of age was associated with a 25% higher risk of mortality over 25 years of follow-up.

Ponatinib (Iclusig; Takeda) combined with reduced-intensity chemotherapy achieved higher minimal residual disease-negative complete remission rates in adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia compared to imatinib.

Sugar…may not always be sweet. Survivors of childhood cancer have a risk of accelerated aging with every 25 grams of sugar consumed, according to researchers.

Patients with Alzheimer disease administered gantenerumab did experience slower clinical decline, however, it was not deemed statistically significant.

Students should ask questions and stay engaged in their education.

There is at least a 28% difference in the amount of licensed US substance use disorder facilities that accept Medicaid and private insurance compared to Medicare, according to new research.

Importance of clear and accurate documentation is emphasized in patient claim for compensation.

Investigators find that despite the same quantity of respiratory syncytial virus and presentation, some of the samples demonstrated signs of greater damage to cells.

Complete due diligence before selecting a compounding pharmacy and establishing an outsourcing relationship.

Patients with this skin condition must make an ongoing commitment to their therapy regimen for best results.

Pivotal resource helps health care professionals diagnose, manage, and prevent this group of lung diseases.