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The presence of glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies in intravenous immunoglobulin can lead to a misdiagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus if a false-positive result is garnered.

Joshua Hare describes how Lomecel-B addresses neuroinflammation, unlike other treatments which typically target amyloid disposition.

Patients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.

Monitoring OTC sales, dispensing contraceptives, and prescribing birth controls drives a need in policy changes to adapt to increases in pharmacist workload.

The study also found that there were no associations with increased dementia risk when anxiety resolved.

The decision is based on positive results from the PERSEUS trial.

Jennifer Dunphy, DrPH, MBA, MPH and Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD, discuss the rise in young-onset cancer, the gut-colon cancer link, and the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for cancer prevention.

The designation is based off positive results from the RAMP 205 trial presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

Immunization rates have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, leaving millions of children and infants at risk for measles or diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

The approval streamlines treatment administration to eliminate compounding steps, reduce preparation time, and enhance safety for clinicians.

By functioning as an antibody replacement therapy, IVIG can be used to manage a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Pharmacists can help patients with polycystic ovary syndrome safely incorporate complementary supplements, such as cinnamon, into their treatment plan.

The approval marks the first oral immunotherapy treatment to mitigate allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Although important for patient health care, pharmacies’ convenient locations leave staff prone to workplace violence.

Compared with placebo, tezepelumab reduced the annual asthma exacerbation rate in multiple subpopulations and asthma-related comorbidities.

Educate patients about the importance of vaccination in preventing severe disease.

Paliperidone palmitate (Erzofi; Luye Pharma Group) is approved as a monotherapy for schizophrenia and as an adjunct for schizoaffective disorder.

One-third of patients treated with deuruxolitinib displayed 80% of scalp hair coverage.

Individuals who consumed 100 grams of carrots displayed an increase in carotenoid scores by 10.8%.

An extension of a long-acting cabotegravir study shows safety prior to and during pregnancy in cisgender women, with full results being presented at the 2024 International AIDS Conference.

Early identification of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance leads to more efficacious disease monitoring and intervention.

Advancements in treatment include immune checkpoint inhibitors and BRAF/MEK inhibitors, though resistance remains a challenge, with lifileucel recently approved for previously treated metastatic cases.

The similarities were shown for both the US formulation and the EU formulation.

Kristian Hurley, senior vice president of Programs, Advocacy, and Health Equity at Beyond Type 1, discussed the importance of proactive screening for patients with signs of type 1 diabetes (T1D).

A lack of widespread hepatitis B screenings compound with the issue of inaccurate test results, which can complicate treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin.

The blood test offers patients advanced screening methods capable of detecting colorectal cancer in its earlier stages.

Opportunities may be found in community and ambulatory care settings

Providing immunization coadministration and assisting with insurance coverage are strategies to improve access.

Benzgalantamine (Zunveyl; Alpha Cognition) is a cholinesterase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia in adults.