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The study is one of the largest to ever use nutritional biomarkers to investigate bioactive compounds in lowering blood pressure.

The investigators found that 72% of participants would likely take the vaccine based on data collected from the previously validated COVID-SCORE survey of a sample of more than 13,400 individuals from 19 countries that were hard-hit by the virus.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

A new study found a combination of physical activity and cognition-boosting tasks, such as reading a book, is the best way to preserve brain health.

The FDA has approved the FoundationOne CDx (F1CDx) comprehensive genomic test as a companion diagnostic for larotrectinib (Vitrakvi) to identify patients with NTRK1/2/3 gene fusions across all solid tumors.

Patients with diabetes referred to participate in the LA Care California Right Meds Collaborative pilot program met regularly with their pharmacist for Comprehensive Medication Management.

The relationship between the flu and heart disease is of particular concern during the pandemic, as severe COVID-19 outcomes have also been associated with exacerbated cardiovascular conditions.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Maggie Ryman, a member of McKesson’s Critical Care Drug Task Force, about anticipating hospital pharmacy needs during COVID-19 and American Pharmacist Month.

This tolerable upper intake level, or UL value, includes the intake of vitamin D from all sources, including supplements, normal dietary intake, and intake from food that has been fortified with vitamin D.

Because restrictions have led to widespread demoralization and frustration, the authors said there has been renewed public interest natural herd immunity approaches.

Research has also shown that patients with Parkinson disease who are able to engage in physical activity can potentially improve the motor and non-motor symptoms associated with the disease.

What became a popular ingredient in the late 19th century for its pain relief abilities?

Gilead Sciences' remdesivir is the first drug to receive FDA approval for treating COVID-19 in the United States.

In a recent guidance issued by the HHS under the PREP Act, qualified pharmacy technicians and state-authorized pharmacy interns are authorized to administer childhood vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines upon availability, and COVID-19 tests.

Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy, Allergan) was approved for the treatment of acute migraines with or without aura in adults after showing a significantly greater reduction in headache pain compared with placebo.

Last year’s Take Back Day collected 441.5 tons of prescription drugs.

Thirty-four percent of people in Turkey and 17% of people in the UK report that they are “hesitant” about a COVID-19 vaccine, primarily based on the their beliefs regarding the origin of the virus.

VX-765, a novel multiple sclerosis drug, works by inhibiting a component of inflammasomes that promotes harmful inflammation.

Allison Burns, Pharm.D., RPh, honored as the 2020 Next-Generation Pharmacist®.

Cholesterol-lowering statins have been found to potentially reduce the risk of cancer via a pathway that is unrelated to its impact on cholesterol, according to a recent study.

The FDA granted fast track designation to the investigational CD20-directed monoclonal antibody ublituximab in combination with the PI3K-delta inhibitor umbralisib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Patients with current or former smoking status may be at an increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19.

Physicians and scientists tested several oral and nasopharyngeal rinses in a laboratory setting for their ability to inactivate human coronaviruses that are similar in structure to SARS-CoV-2.

The new project follows a collaboration with Walmart announced in August, offering a free comprehensive online training program on opioid stewardship.

Study shows that more than half of older patients hospitalized for heart failure are discharged with 10 or more prescriptions, putting them at significant risk for harm related to high medication burden.

According to Amy Kallo, a PharmD student at Midwestern University, working at a pharmacy during the pandemic helped to solidify her understanding of the role of pharmacists as educators in their communities.

Barring a successful vaccine, COVID-19 may experience a yearly outbreak similar to the flu.

The FDA granted osimertinib (Tagrisso) priority review designation for the adjuvant treatment of patients with early-stage EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer following complete tumor resection with curative intent.