Ongoing Developments and Barriers for Treatment of Alzheimer Disease
August 23rd 2021It is the responsibility of the pharmacist to remain informed of all existing and new drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer disease, especially because novel and investigational drugs may target the pathophysiology of the disease.
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Novel Derivative of Psilocybin May Provide a More Accessible, Effective Form of Treatment for PTSD
August 23rd 2021Col. Dallas Hack, director of medical affairs at MagicMed, discusses the drug development program of a novel derivative of psilocybin for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Study: Cutting 200 Calories Daily, Exercise May Improve Heart Health in Obese Older Adults
August 23rd 2021Additionally, among this population, combining aerobic exercise with a moderate reduction in daily calories resulted in greater improvements in aortic stiffness versus exercise only or exercise plus a more restrictive diet.
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Oncology Reimbursements Must Improve Patient Access, Provide for Overhead Costs
August 20th 2021Kristin Ferguson, DNP, RN, OCN, outlined 4 principles for the reimbursement of oncology drugs, diagnostics, and biomarker testing that were recently released by the Association of Community Cancer Centers.
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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to STRO-002 for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
August 20th 2021STRO-002 is a folate receptor alpha-targeting antibody drug conjugate for the treatment of patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of systemic therapy.
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Pharmacy Fact: What is the Best-Selling Prescription Drug?
August 20th 2021The pharmaceutical market is massive, clocking in at more than $1.2 trillion in 2020, with an anticipated growth of nearly $22 billion dollars expected in 2021. Examining which drug makes up the most of that revenue, one name pulls far away from the competition.
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Research Finds ADHD-Related Aggressive Behavior is Genetically Coded
August 20th 2021Study indicates that the genetics affecting aggression in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and disruptive behavior disorders are the same as genetics underlying aggression in the general population.
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