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Elevating Stroke Care: A Pharmacy Perspective on Telestroke Services
In recent years, telestroke services have transformed stroke care delivery, especially in rural or underserved areas.
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A Pharmacist’s Guide to the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pharmacists play an important role in managing patients with this complex condition.
Strategies to Improve Injectable Biologic Hesitancy
Community accessibility and specialized training in effective medication counseling make pharmacists a valuable resource in helping address injectable biologic hesitancy.
Data Show Fremanezumab Converts Chronic Migraine to Episodic, Improves Quality of Life for Patients
The authors determined that 40 patients (74.1%) converted from chronic to episodic migraine.
Study Finds Intermittent Fasting May Offset Alzheimer Disease Risk, Support Treatment Goals
The study may serve as a foundation for future investigation regarding dietary recommendations to support the treatment of Alzheimer disease.
FDA Approves Afilbercept-Abzv as Interchangeable Biosimilar for Eylea
The treatment is indicated to improve and maintain visual acuity in individuals with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
Reflections on a Summer of Oncology Pharmacy Conferences: Insights and Inspiration
In her first Editor’s Note as editor in chief of PPFO, Zahra Mahmoudjafari shares reflections on a summer filled with conferences.
Nemolizumab Granted FDA Approval For Adults Living With Prurigo Nodularis
Nemolizumab is the first approved monoclonal antibody specifically inhibiting the signaling of IL-31, which drives disease mechanisms in prurigo nodularis.
Help Prepare Families for Back-to-School Season
Remind parents that routine exams, immunizations, and nutrition are crucial to helping children succeed.
FDA Grants RMAT Designation for KYV-101 to Treat Patients With Progressive Myasthenia Gravis
The autologous, fully human CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell product, KYV-101, is being studied for the treatment of patients with progressive myasthenia gravis.
Merck Discontinues Study Evaluating Vibostolimab/Pembrolizumab Combination for SCLC
The trial evaluated a fixed-dose combination of vibostolimab and pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Study Finds Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders Following Cardiovascular Hospitalization
Risk of developing anxiety or depression is highest within the first year after cardiovascular hospitalization.
Potential Role for IVIG in Treating Systemic Sclerosis With Muscular, Digestive Manifestations
The systematic review summarized all available evidence on the subject, finding that intravenous immunoglobulin could have a role in treatment.
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FDA Approves Palopegteriparatide for Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism
Palopegteriparatide is a prodrug of parathyroid hormone designed to provide continuous exposure of the hormone over a 24-hour dosing period.
New Finding for Diabetic Wounds Has Potential for Use in Developing New Therapeutics
Many patients are unaware of wound complication, so it is valuable for pharmacists to communicate prevention methods with all patients with diabetes.
Color-Coded Asthma Medication Labels in Pharmacies Enhance Self-Management Education
Pharmacists played a crucial role in providing asthma action plans and enhancing patient education, despite challenges, and study limitations.
Study: Sales Price of Originator Declines After Introduction of Biosimilars
Investigators find that this could suggest the biosimilar uptake alone may not be a complete measure of the market competition and lowering prices.
Transforming Cancer Care: Innovations in Immunotherapy and the Critical Role of the Pharmacist
Pharmacists will play an integral role in this evolving field, from patient education and monitoring AEs to new therapeutic developments and treatment protocols.
The Expanding Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors in Pregnant Patients
The use of CGMs in pregnancy provides clinicians with essential data in real-time, rather than a snapshot given by traditional finger stick testing.
FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation to SAT-3247 to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The commencement of the phase 1 clinical trial of SAT-3247 is expected in Q3 of 2024.
Finerenone Significantly Reduces Cardiovascular Death, Heart Failure in the FINEARTS-HF Trial
Non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, finerenone, demonstrated improved efficacy compared with existing steroidal treatment for patients.
FDA Declines to Approve MDMA for PTSD
Previously, an independent advisory panel for the FDA rejected the use of MDMA-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), citing concerns of the reliability of the clinical trial data.
Hormone Therapy May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer Disease Pathology, Cognitive Decline in Women
Findings from 2 large datasets suggest hormone therapy may reduce Alzheimer risk, hippocampal atrophy, and cerebrovascular disease.
Clinical Presentation in Patients With Lymphoma Widely Vary, Making Treatment Difficult
A variety of signs and symptoms of lymphoma were reported, including fever, stomach discomfort, and weight loss.
New Study Assesses Ifinatamab Deruxtecan for Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer
The study is expected to include 460 individuals that will be randomly treated with 12mg of ifinatamab deruxtecan or chemotherapy chosen by the health care provider.
New Evidence Supports Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors in Liver Cancer Prevention
Statins and non-statin cholesterol-lowering agents show potential in reducing the risk of liver cancer.
Research Demonstrates Asthma-Related Emergency Room Visits Increase During Peak Pollen Season
A number of asthma-related emergency room visits are a result of viruses, but certain airborne pollens—notably Cupressaceae and tree pollens—are also contributors.
Experts: Pharmacists Are Accessible and Valuable Resources in Arthritis Management
A clinical pharmacy specialist and specialty pharmacy manager from Allegheny Health Network urge patients to use their pharmacist in the treatment management of arthritis.
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