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Alirocumab (Praluent; Regeneron), is a PCSK9 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with heterozygous familiar hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

These companion diagnostics are poised to provide simpler and detailed insights into a patient’s genomic alternations, which could improve outcomes for patients with prostate cancer.

In a promising development in multiple sclerosis research, tolebrutinib delayed the onset of disability progression in patients with nrSPMS.

Pharmacists can enhance ASCVD management by supporting patient adherence through the administration and monitoring of inclisiran.

P043 is currently approved for patients 6 years and older with moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma whose disease is inadequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids.

The findings demonstrate a need for additional health care provider training and resources for birthing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The hospital pharmacists’ role in treating patients with epilepsy starts with their place on the multidisciplinary team, which identifies appropriate drug selection in the hospital. It continues with counseling and therapy reconciliation to assure smooth transitions upon patient discharge to the community.

Jose Tinajero, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the results of a retrospective study evaluating patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Patients with DLBCL on Medicaid had worse survival outcomes than those on commercial insurance, but there were no statistically significant differences in survival between races.

A recent study found that a weight-adjusted waist index was an independent predictor of all-cause-, cardiovascular-, cancer-, and respiratory-related mortality in patients with asthma.

Bezisterim, an anti-inflammatory insulin sensitizer, will be authorized to proceed to a phase 2 clinical trial.

Discount Drug Mart's new pharmacists are excited about the expanding role of community pharmacy in providing personalized, patient-centric health care.

Mary McGann, PharmD, BCOP, offers insights into CAR T-cell therapy and the crucial role of pharmacists in mitigating resistance.

The risk of late-stage diagnosis was higher for Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.

Pharmacy students discuss how they use social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to reinforce their classroom learning.

Pharmacists should be aware of these digital therapeutics, which are often used as an adjunct to medication, to better understand the treatment outcomes.

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue, with 4 main treatment options available.

High-cost novel therapies challenge payers and patients, while biosimilars help balance affordability.

Cases have been detected in 33 US states so far this year, and the virus has recently hospitalized the former Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the US Anthony Fauci.

Robert Walker discusses the updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the new JN.1 lineage of the virus and the challenges of addressing vaccine hesitancy to protect individuals and communities.

For those with unexplained pregnancy loss, these results could prove promising improvements to birth outcomes.

The exhaled breath condensate mask was able to successfully monitor and accurately detect breath for nitrate in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Women's health extends beyond reproductive health, yet much of the research in women's health focuses on these "below the belt" health issues, despite data showing that women disproportionately suffer from certain health conditions, such as heart failure.

The request comes as increased scrutiny is levied toward pharmacy benefit managers for alleged unfair business practices.

Shared clinical decision-making presented drawbacks, resulting in age-based recommendations for adults aged 75 years and older and risk-based recommendations for individuals aged 60-74 years.

Those with an aneurysm diagnosis who were younger than 40 years of age were observed to have an even higher risk.

An examination of the 340B Drug Pricing Program's original intent, current challenges, and potential resolutions in today's complex health care landscape.

Lessons can be learned from Canadian models of influenza vaccine management, including proactive patient conversations and optimal workflows.

The author suggest how to improve the representation of women, older adults, and minorities in clinical research that will require effort from a broad range of stakeholders.

Although small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share many of the same symptoms, SIBO affects the small intestine and IBS affects the large intestine.