RSV Vaccine Efficacy in Pregnancy
July 2nd 2024Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA, highlights the main findings from the MATISSE trial, which evaluated the safety and efficacy of a non-adjuvanted RSV vaccine administered to pregnant women, presenting data that suggests the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing severe RSV in infants and discussing the observed adverse events in both mothers and infants.
Exploring Key Insights from the PAPILLON Trial
June 28th 2024A clinical pharmacy specialist examines treatment strategies for EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, referencing data from the PAPILLON trial, and addresses the challenges associated with managing brain metastases in this patient population.
Expert: Having Conversations and Practicing Cultural Competency With LGBTQIA+ Patients
June 27th 2024HOPA’s DEI Advisory Board Chair discusses how creating safe environments, using correct pronouns, and being willing to talk about patients’ mental and physical needs are significant when providing care to LGBTQIA+ patients.
Non-adjuvant RSV Vaccine in Older Adults
June 25th 2024An RSV medical expert provides an overview of the RENOIR trial, which investigated the efficacy and safety of an adjuvanted RSV vaccine in adults aged 60 years and older, focusing on the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infections and presenting other crucial findings from the study.
Adjuvant RSV Vaccine in Older Adults
June 25th 2024Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA, reviews the pivotal findings from the AReSVi-006 trial that supported the approval of the adjuvanted RSV vaccine, including its efficacy in preventing lower respiratory tract RSV, associated adverse events, and important study limitations that may have influenced the results.
Physician Calls for National Dialogue on Inequitable Access to Lifesaving GLP-1 Medications
June 23rd 2024W. Timothy Garvey expressed concern over limited access to effective obesity medications like Ozempic due to shortages and high costs, urging stakeholders to work together on developing solutions.
Examining Key Data from the FLAURA2 and MIRAPOSA Trials
June 21st 2024A renowned lung cancer pharmacy specialist presents the efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 FLAURA2 trial, emphasizing progression-free survival and overall survival outcomes, and shares additional insights from the MIRAPOSA study.
Bridging the Gap: Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Early Breast Cancer Care
June 18th 2024The panelists share their concluding thoughts on the importance of collaboration between academic and community practices to achieve the best outcomes for their patients, which includes seeking second opinions and incorporating insights from tumor board discussions.
Navigating Therapy Approval for Early Breast Cancer: An Operational Perspective
June 18th 2024Medical experts discuss their perspectives on therapy approval and the significance of formulary inclusion, emphasizing the need to carefully consider both toxicities and benefits, which may ultimately lead to the operationalization of a drug in clinical practice.