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Female and older patients had a greater incidence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus and were more likely to develop ocular complications.

A breast-level artificial intelligence score may be able to estimate the risk of future breast cancer, allowing for patients to take preventative measures.

Amelia Arnold, PharmD, reflects on the growing recognition of pharmacists as valuable clinical providers.

Results are promising, particularly because they represent the second clinical trial of a GLP-1 receptor agonist showing potential benefits for PD motor symptoms

Pharmacists also help patients manage their adverse effects and treat patients to live healthy lives.

Sarah Hudson-Disalle, PharmD, highlights the significant impact of EHR automation on biosimilar access and costs.

Nadine Barrett, PhD, MA, MPH, discusses the role of international collaborations to advance global cancer care access.

As the first dual neurokinin-1 and 3 receptor antagonist, elinzanetant could provide benefit for women suffering from vasomotor symptoms.

The exemption allows more time for partners to adhere to enhanced distribution security requirements in the Food, Drug, & Cosmetics Act and prevents possible supply chain disruptions.

Ambulatory infusion centers can help reduce the cost of care for payers and patients and allow pharmacists to contribute to a positive treatment experience.

Naoto T. Ueno, MD, PhD, FACP, discussed the role of the Hawaiʻi Cancer Consortium to advance trial and treatment efforts for patients with cancer.

Courtney VanHouzen, PharmD shares insights about the community bispecific program at Munson Healthcare.

Oral immunotherapy is a growing area of research that involves ingesting increasing doses of the allergen to desensitize the patient’s immune system.

The FDA also approved the FoundationOne Liquid CDx assay as a companion diagnostic device to identify patients who would benefit from the treatment.

CAR T-cell therapy on an outpatient basis could lead to greater adherence and less financial and physical burdens.

The regulatory action is based on a positive preliminary analysis of the VANTAGE trial.

A single dose RSV vaccine per year can offer optimal protection against 3 full RSV seasons.

Shirish Gadgeel, MD, discusses the promising results of the randomized phase 3 HARMONi-2/AK112-303 study comparing ivonescimab to pembrolizumab in PD-L1–positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Although the findings indicate a potential for predicting asthma or wheezing onset, these trends cannot yet be used for early diagnoses in individual children.

The future of health care is one where pharmacists play a pivotal role, and the Annual Enrollment Period is the perfect opportunity to prove it.

In previous studies, semaglutide was found to modulate dopamine reward signaling and decreased drug rewards (specifically heroin) in rodents.

Knowing the benefits and effects of norgestrel can assist pharmacists when counseling patients.

The real-world study results of ciltacabtagene autoleucel are comparable to data from the CARTITUDE-1 trial, emphasizing its efficacy and safety.

Longer-term data from the phase 3 MARIPOSA trial confirm superior outcomes of a chemotherapy-free amivantamab-vmjw plus lazertinib regimen compared to osimertinib monotherapy as first-line therapy.

Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test is the first OTC test to detect influenza to be granted a marketing authorization outside of Emergency Use Authorizations.

Two MUSC pharmacists describe how pharmacists are often the educational resource for patients and can help when removing certain barriers to care.

The addition of high-dose vitamin D3 to standard treatment did not delay the progression of cancer compared with the standard dose of vitamin D3.

The highest pre-term birth rates were consistently observed among those who were Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific islander with public insurance.

Despite its importance, after graduating from pharmacy school, many pharmacists likely experience a decline in confidence in their ability to appropriately evaluate studies and interpret statistical findings.