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Kennedy Ferruggia is an assistant editor at Pharmacy Times®. She graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2023 in journalism and marketing. Prior to this position, she worked as a pharmacy associate for community pharmacies.
Tirzepatide With Diet and Exercise Could Boost Weight Loss
Long lasting weight reduction was reported in individuals that were treated with tirzepatide with diet and exercise, compared to placebo.
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Mental Health Issues During Adolescence Could Lead to Future Unhealthy Behaviors
Latinx teens suffering with mental health issues are at risk of developing cardiovascular conditions in their future.
FDA Approves Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution to Treat Presbyopia
Pilocarpine improves near visual acuity by pupil modulation, leading to an increased ability to focus on nearby objects.
Research Links Poor Sleep With Anxiety, Depression in Older Individuals With Obesity
Poor sleep patterns were related to anxiety, depression, body fat gain, and loss of muscle mass in older individuals who are obese.
Experts Assess Association of Recurrent Clostridioides Difficile with Gut Microbiota
Health-related quality of life scores were positively associated with log MHI and Bacteriodia, and negatively with Gammaproteobacteria and Bacilli.
Rite Aid Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Process to Aid Company Financial Restructuring
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection and said it plans to close several hundred retail stores.
Study Finds Mental Health-Related Emergency Department Visits Dropped in 2020, Began Increasing in Mid-2021
Adolescents with mental health conditions must be monitored as they are at a higher demand for the need of mental health care.
Advances in Hearing Technologies Expose Concerns About Data, Conflicts of Interest
As OTC hearing devices emerge and technologies advance, pharmacists can provide trustworthy recommendations and advice to patients
Esketamine in Combination with Oral Antidepressant Could Aid Treatment-Resistant Depression
Individuals treated with esketamine were more likely to reach remission and remain relapse-free at 8 weeks of treatment.
Survey Finds Lack of Parental Awareness of Meningitis Risk in Children
Parents are not fully educated on the risk of meningitis infection and preventive efforts for their children.
Bariatric Surgery Could Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Caused by LDL Interactions
Harmful LDL functionality contributes to an increase of cardiovascular disease in those with obesity but could decrease within weight loss.
Researchers Test Microdosing Psilocybin on Rats to Create Treatment for Mental Disorders
The use of psilocybin, repeated at a low dose, could offer a new form of treatment for individuals with differing forms of mental disorders.
The Use of Nirmatrelvir or Molnupiravir Could Prevent Mortality in Severe COVID-19
The use of nirmatrelvir or molnupiravir can aid treatment for individuals that are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, regardless of varying demographics.
Study: Structural Racism Increases Cancer Mortality within Racial Minoritized Groups
Cancer mortality rates increased by 3.3 deaths per 100,000 individuals and was higher for historically minoritized populations.
Researchers Reframe the Definition of Clinical Remission for Asthma
A workgroup of asthma treatment experts introduced 6 new criteria that those diagnosed with asthma must meet to be in remission.
Study Finds Individuals Prefer PrEP Over Other HIV Prevention Methods
Individuals taking HIV prevention prefer the PrEP oral daily dose compared to new treatment methods.
Yoga Could be an Effective Natural Treatment for Individuals with Heart Failure
Routine yoga therapy has shown endurance, strength, balance, symptom stability and quality of life improvements in individuals with heart failure.
Researchers Create Hydrogel That Could Improve HIV Therapy Compared to Current Treatments
The hydrogel injection has had a lasting drug concentration of 42 days with almost no adverse effects.
Genetic Biomarkers Can Help Define Severity of an Individual’s Food Allergy
Researchers find correlation of increased anaphylaxis with the use of a-tryptase.
Physical Rehabilitation Interventions Could Aid Individuals with Post-COVID-19 Condition
Functional exercise resulted in more improvements for individuals with PCC compared to standard treatment, although individuals must be monitored for adverse events.
Study Finds Obesity Remission Rates Are Lower Than Overweight Remission Rates in Children
Only 1% of children experienced obesity remission and lower socioeconomic status was connected to a worsened trajectory.
FDA Grants Priority Review for Pembrolizumab in Progressive Cervical Cancer
The approval of pembrolizumab with brachytherapy could aid individuals who were newly diagnosed with progressive cervical cancer.
Researchers Compare PrEP Treatments for Hypertension Risks
If taking tenofovir alafenamide fumarate, a close monitoring of blood pressure and lipid levels are essential due to greater risk of hypertension.
Experts Discuss Updates In COVID-19 Immunization
Expert panelists addressed concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine costs, availability, efficacy, and timing.
Researchers Assess Connection Between Socioeconomic Status, Cardiovascular Health
Heart disease prevention efforts should acknowledge non-biological factors that can cause issues within cardiovascular health rather than relying on decreasing socioeconomic disparities.
Researchers Rule Out Gefapixant to Help Unexplained Chronic Cough
The use of gefapixant reduces cough frequency but increases adverse events in individuals suffering from a chronic cough.
AACR Releases Annual Cancer Progress Report, Urges Expansion in Cancer Research
AACR has urged Congress to provide billions more in funding for cancer research, prevention efforts, and expedited review of cancer-related medical products.
Walgreens and Pearl Health Partner to Expand Value-Based Care
Pearl Health will offer technology and insight solutions while Walgreens provides clinical services.
Researchers Connect High Particulate Matter Levels to Development of Breast Cancer
Researchers found an increased risk of breast cancer in women who had higher particulate matter levels near their home.
Phase 2 Study Shows Promising Results to Lower SBP, Treat Hypertension with Zilebesiran
The Phase 2 KARDIA-1 Study met its primary endpoint of lower systolic blood pressure with the use of zilebesiran.