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Aged mice displayed improvements in their spatial cognition, short-term memory, and muscle durability.

Investigators reported a low incidence of adverse events after simultaneous vaccination against seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

Data for generalized anxiety disorders and cannabis use is scarce, but pharmacists can help educate patients on potential benefits and risks of cannabis usage.

Expert perspective on current research, treatment approaches, and clinical considerations for pharmacologic management of borderline personality disorder

Potential adjunctive and novel treatment options based on a patient's specific symptoms and clinical factors are being explored to treat treatment-resistant schizophrenia

The abstracts will be presented at the American College of Cardiology Conference from April 6 to April 8, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Developments in glycine transporter type 1 inhibitors, D-amino acid oxidase inhibitors, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors are pushing schizophrenia research forward.

The results further confirm earlier findings from the EMPA-KIDNEY trial.

Although the number of clinical trials has quadrupled, the number of FDA approvals remains stable over a 10-year period, highlighting workforce challenges in clinical research.

This is the fifth indication for fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu; Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca) approved by the FDA.

There are unique complexities when implementing bispecific antibodies, including site of care considerations, monitoring, and management of adverse events.

These FDA-approved therapies are used to treat lymphoma after 2 or more lines of therapy and represent significant advancements in the treatment of lymphoma.

FDA-approved BiTE therapies for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma show promising response rates, offering off-the-shelf alternatives to CAR T therapy.

The approval expands the prior indication of idecabtagene vicleucel (Abecma; Bristol Myers Squibb), which will make the drug available to patients in earlier lines.

The Librexia program includes 3 concurrent clinical trials, investigating milvexian’s use for ischemic stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and atrial fibrillation

James Shehan discusses the growth of the GLP-1 receptor agonist market for medicated-assisted weight loss.

Despite being a Schedule I drug, cannabis is increasingly used in oncology for symptom management, although data remains limited.

Lisa Janssen Carlson, PharmD, BCOP, discusses some background and history of regulations for the conduct of clinical trials.

Pharmacy Times will be at the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida from April 7 to April 10, 2024.

Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, discusses the DRUG Act legislation and its potential impact on curbing rising drug costs through PBM reform.

Precision medicine revolutionized NSCLC treatment, targeting specific mutations like KRAS G12C with therapies such as adagrasib to improve patient outcomes.

Several studies on valerian have been conducted in the past 50 years for indications varying from insomnia, anxiety, restless leg syndrome, headaches, and more.

MDMA-assisted therapy and psilocybin currently lead the way with potential approvals by the FDA.

The expanded role of oncology pharmacists includes the opportunity to work in ambulatory settings, infusion centers, delivery of specialized in pharmacy services, evaluation of investigational new drugs, and manager roles in drug chain supply and in coordination of care.

Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx; Union Chimique Belge) is a humanized monoclonal immunoglobulin G1 antibody that inhibits interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F.

Taking steps to improve front-end sales takes some time and out-of-the-box thinking, but it can prove profitable and improve word-of-mouth recommendations.

Despite the positive results demonstrated in a prior phase 2 trial, AMX0035 failed to meet the phase 3 trial’s primary end point in treating patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

New indications include Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream (SAB) infections, acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

This short story, illustrated by Roth, portrays pharmacists in a variety of settings and was written with the intent to introduce the career in a fun and understandable way for children and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.

The results indicate the need for targeted policies so that biosimilar competition can increase cost savings and affordability for patients with commercial insurance.