Alana Hippensteele, Lead Editor

The phase 3 LAURA trial data presented at ASCO 2024 showed osimertinib (Tagrisso; AstraZeneca) reduced risk of disease progression or death in patients with stage 3 EGFR-mutated (EGFRm) non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by 84%.

Results from the trial provide evidence bolstering ASCO’s clinical practice guideline supporting the integration of early palliative care into standard oncology practice.

Matthew A. Gubens, MD, MS, FASCO, highlights the importance of identifying genetic targets in metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), emphasizing the latest updates and strategies.

The addition of ribociclib (Kisqali; Novartis) to endocrine therapy demonstrated a 28% risk reduction in invasive disease-free survival.

A methodical approach can optimize the evaluation of a paper.

The COVID-19 pandemic spring boarded the evolution of pharmacies toward establishing their position as sites of care.

Venture capital investments in women's health are growing, with innovation looking beyond traditional avenues.

With 50 biosimilar products approved by the FDA, questions arise regarding biosimilar lifecycles and sustainability of the industry.

Pharmacists can help patients distinguish between food allergies and intolerances, as well as facilitate access to life-saving medications and preventative care.

At Asembia's AXS24 Summit, a clinician discusses the pathophysiology and classification of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

This year’s event from June 20 to 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas, will offer 4.25 BCOP CE hours.

Although the number of clinical trials has quadrupled, the number of FDA approvals remains stable over a 10-year period, highlighting workforce challenges in clinical research.

This is the fifth indication for fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu; Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca) approved by the FDA.

There are unique complexities when implementing bispecific antibodies, including site of care considerations, monitoring, and management of adverse events.

These FDA-approved therapies are used to treat lymphoma after 2 or more lines of therapy and represent significant advancements in the treatment of lymphoma.

FDA-approved BiTE therapies for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma show promising response rates, offering off-the-shelf alternatives to CAR T therapy.

Despite being a Schedule I drug, cannabis is increasingly used in oncology for symptom management, although data remains limited.

Lisa Janssen Carlson, PharmD, BCOP, discusses some background and history of regulations for the conduct of clinical trials.

Precision medicine revolutionized NSCLC treatment, targeting specific mutations like KRAS G12C with therapies such as adagrasib to improve patient outcomes.

Psychedelic medicines such as psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and LSD have been shown to have a significant impact on conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder in clinical trials.

Pharmacists play a pivotal role working alongside the DEA and OIG in enforcing and preventing drug diversion nationally.

An FDA executive discusses the Surgeon General’s recommendations for promoting mental health and wellbeing for employees in the workplace.

A pharmacist discusses the impact of comprehensive weight management with a shared decision making approach.

These therapies can improve treatment adherence for patients, especially for those with a history of poor or uncertain adherence.

Shared decision making with patients is a key component of RSV vaccination, which can bring challenges and opportunities.

Pharmacists can educate patients on current clinical evidence of cannabis’s therapeutic benefit, as well as cannabis’s complexities, risks, and potential adverse effects.

LSD d-tartrate (MM-120) showed rapid improvements in patients with generalized anxiety disorder by day 2 of the study.

Results from the phase 3 RATIONALE 302 trial showed tislelizumab-jsgr prolonged survival compared to chemotherapy in patients who received prior systemic treatment.

The accelerated approval of resmetirom, a once-daily, oral thyroid hormone receptor-β agonist, is the first treatment available for patients with this disease.

At 4 months, 75% of participants achieved remission and no longer showed signs of depression symptoms in a phase 2 clinical trial.