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Although tenofovir amibufenamide and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) had similar effects, the former resulted in better renal safety and did not impact lipid levels.

Research has demonstrated a reduction in hospitalization risk associated with the use of LAIs, but some barriers can prevent the wider adoption of this approach.

Pembrolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets PD-1.

The ongoing "quad-demic" of influenza, norovirus, RSV, and COVID is creating heightened health risks, making prevention through hygiene, masking, and vaccination critical.

Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for patients with CIDP requires navigating insurance coverage and prolonged therapy.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in medication management for these complex patients.

The administration of immunotherapy in adjuvant, neoadjuvant, and perioperative settings offers distinct benefits and challenges in resectable cancers, with recent clinical trials highlighting its potential to improve long-term outcomes and the need for further research into biomarkers and combination strategies.

The label changes to buprenorphine extended-release injections can increase convenience and adherence for patients with moderate to severe opioid use disorder.

The drug solidifies its place as a first-line treatment option in AML.

Phil Vigeant shares benefits and considerations of plant-based protein powders, highlighting the pharmacist's role in recommending quality plant-based protein powders.

The authors note that this lack of inclusion can leave important safety and efficacy questions unanswered.

The designation is supported by pooled data from 4 clinical trials.

Nadofaragene firadenovec led to most patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) experiencing a complete response (CR) at 3 months.

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices were not found to increase women’s risks of these conditions.

Lawsuits were initiated against the pharmacy and prescriber.

According to Pranav Garimella, pharmacists are essential in counseling patients with CKD on the appropriate use of semaglutide.

The FDA’s accelerated approval of lifileucel (Amtagvi; Iovance Biotherapeutics) marks a major milestone in immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma, building on decades of research in tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy.

Immunotherapy pioneer James P. Allison, PhD, revolutionized cancer treatment by discovering immune checkpoint blockade, leading to significant advances in survival rates and ongoing efforts to optimize immuno-oncology strategies.

Advancements in neoantigen vaccines and immunotherapy are transforming cancer treatment by leveraging genomic sequencing to overcome tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic resistance.

The FDA-approved treatment did not cause as many adverse events as immunotherapy when treating patients with multi-food allergy.

Although more research is needed in pediatric patients, biosimilars could improve treatment access and reduce costs.

Gaps in education about biosimilars, particularly among pharmacists, patients, and prescribers, are a significant barrier to wider adoption.

Tanshinlactone is an active ingredient that is commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine.

The test results are available in as little as 20 minutes.

BRAF V600E inhibitors show improved outcomes in relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.

The long-term durability of response will be evaluated in the B-Sure trial (NCT04954859), which will enroll patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) from B-Together (NCT04676724).

Curbing RSV and its complications can reduce health care costs associated with its treatment.

Etranacogene dezaparvovec offers a long-term, cost-effective solution for hemophilia B by providing sustained factor IX expression but requires careful patient selection and post-infusion liver monitoring.