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Patients with methotrexate (MTX)-induced acute kidney injury treated with glucarpidase were 2.70-times more likely to have kidney recovery and recover faster.

The approach favors administration of frequent low-dose chemotherapy to reduce toxicities and optimize outcomes.

Building on a previous report that revealed corrupt business practices among the big 3 PBMs, a second interim report finds that PBMs heightened prices for important specialty generic drugs to increase their profit margins.

New data shows that, in high-risk patients with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, cemiplimab reduces the risk of disease recurrence and death.

These drugs are set to revolutionize their respective disease states in 2025.

The pharmaceutical industry is facing a critical talent shortage caused by fewer students entering the field, burnout and a lack of stability. We offer ways to combat the shortage.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and higher body mass index (BMI) showed poorer clinical response to non-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-targeted treatments.

Wildfire smoke carries toxic compounds that can trigger respiratory inflammation and cause cellular damage.

Pharmacists should prioritize the needs of the patient in front of them and determine what matters most in each specific situation.

Women living in rural are more likely to report experiencing psychological and somatic menopause symptoms compared with those in urban and suburban areas.

Successfully integrating biosimilars into practices requires careful planning and execution, as they impact virtually all aspects of a practice.

Brentuximab vedotin is approved for treatment of adult and pediatric with classical Hodgkin lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy.

Dyslipidemia is a condition in which there are abnormal levels of lipids in the blood stream, including high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and/or high levels of triglycerides.

According to the investigators, BBO-8520 represents a first-in-class approach to treating patients with previously treated KRASG12C-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

A new indication for the antibody-drug conjugate expands the future clinical potential of the treatment in patients with the rare breast cancer.

Datopotamab deruxtecan was also granted breakthrough therapy designation in December 2024.

Managing comorbidities, ensuring proper dosing, and treating IVIG-related adverse events are areas where pharmacists play a large role.

The new Medicare cap limits out-of-pocket drug costs to $2000 annually.

Pharmacy Times interviews Jennifer Clements, a clinical professor and the director of pharmacy education at the University of South Carolina, about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors for diabetes treatment.

Hokkaido scallop oil plasmalogen and Apoaequorin have both been posited to improve brain health.

If approved, nipocalimab can treat antibody positive individuals with generalized myasthenia gravis.

The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guidelines can provide pharmacists with approaches to minimizing chronic kidney disease progression and complications.

Virtual appointments were also an accessible alternative to in-person visits for patients who face obstacles accessing asthma care.

The proposed age restrictions on dietary supplements would limit consumer access to safe products.

The designation was supported by data from the phase 2, open-label, randomized, multi-center ARTEMIS-002 clinical trial, which assessed the safety and efficacy of GSK’227.

Pharmacists play a vital role in cancer prevention and early detection by educating patients on risk factors, counseling on screening guidelines, and promoting adherence to evidence-based recommendations for common cancers, such as breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancer.

Some patients treated with prolonged courses of oral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir experienced long COVID symptom improvements, while others reported little to no changes in their symptoms.

Inclusion of AI improved detection and reduced instances of false-positive test results.

Limited access to healthy food in redlined communities contributes to higher rates of chronic disease and reduced life expectancy.

As of January 10, there are 5 major fires across a combined 36,560 acres—Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst, and Lidia—and the 2 largest fires are a combined 11% contained.