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If properly implemented, increasing the pharmacist’s clinical authority could ensure increased access to care for patients and advance the practice of pharmacy.

β2-microglobulin may be an effective indicator of coagulation dysfunction in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM).

Education about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial

In addition to moral arguments, economic issues must be considered.

Following President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from re-election, VP Kamala Harris has stepped into the Democratic nominee position after support and endorsements from notable delegates and the president himself.

Patient monitoring significantly improved for patients seen in the pharmacist-led clinic due to greater efforts to order labs per policy and prescribe an appropriate DOAC dose.

The findings also demonstrate that body dysmorphic disorder is also associated with high levels of comorbid psychopathology, risk, and psychosocial impairment.

Differentiating between the 3 available options can help identify which is best for individual patients.

Proper timing and vaccine selection are crucial for optimal immune responses.

A 5:2 intermittent fasting plan combined with meal replacement had better positive outcomes compared with metformin and empagliflozin.

With new guidance coming for the 2024-2025 season, pharmacists must stay up to date with current vaccine recommendations.

The future of vancomycin dosing lies in optimizing dosing regimens to individual patient needs.

Vitamin C can improve levels of Nonheme Ferrous Fumarate or Ferrous Sulfate in the body

Professional standard of care has judicial affirmation

A strong recommendation from trusted health care professionals can make a difference.

In the session at the 2024 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, presenters highlighted the importance of fostering inclusion for LGBTQ students.

Study investigators surveyed nearly 200 women on their concern around period-tracking apps’ data practices, as well as whether Roe v Wade being overturned influenced their concerns.

Educators should prioritize integrating social determinants of health (SDOH) for the next generation of pharmacists.

Eculizumab-aagh does not have an interchangeable designation, though that could be updated in the future.

The authors note they will continue to investigate treatments for patients with lupus as well as safe and effective methods of delivering these molecules to patients.

Pharmacists can prevent medication errors through knowledge, communication, and education

The number of FDA-approved biologics has exploded, and biosimilars are making their mark

Innovations are expanding opportunities for care.

Students express interest in whole-person care and identify it as a gap in their education.

The shift is intended to maintain uninterrupted access to PrEP, crucial for preventing HIV, and highlights the ongoing efforts to end the HIV epidemic by improving public health outcomes.

However, the cost of zuranolone makes it challenging to access and justify, given study results comparing it with brexanolone.

Individuals that followed the Mediterranean diet with EPA-DHA supplements displayed an increase in omega-3 levels which improved clinical appearance.

There were positive efficacy and safety results for tivozanib monotherapy consistent with previous analyses.

Having the authority to prescribe nicotine replacement therapies does not mean that pharmacists are getting involved in these programs, so ongoing research is investigating how to create sustainable models with greater pharmacist involvement.

The findings showed that pharmacist-led interventions resulted in the greatest systolic blood pressure reductions.