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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.
Pharmacists Can Improve Specialty Medication Management in Dermatology
Embedding a pharmacist in the dermatology clinic improved clinical and financial outcomes.
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Impact of RSV and hRV Coinfection on Respiratory Disease Severity
Coinfection with RSV and hRV is linked to a higher prevalence of lower respiratory tract infections, according to new data.
Expert Insight: Benefits, Safety, and Considerations of Protein Powders
Phil Vigeant shares insights on the health benefits of protein supplements and guidance for consumers to identify safe and effective protein powder products.
5-in-1 Meningococcal ABCWY Vaccine Candidate Receives FDA Approval for Meningococcal Disease
Invasive meningococcal disease is a severe bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, often leading to meningitis or sepsis.
RSV in Older Adults: Risks, Prevention, and the Pharmacist's Role
RSV poses a significant threat to high-risk adults, but effective vaccines offer strong protection, highlighting the need for increased vaccination rates and education.
Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar Receives FDA Approval for Diabetes
Insulin-aspart-szjj (Merilog) is the first rapid-acting insulin biosimilar product approved by the FDA.
Semaglutide Does Not Increase Depression or Suicidal Ideation Risk in Adults With Overweight, Obesity
Treatment with 2.4 mg of semaglutide did not increase the risk of developing suicidal ideation or behavior compared with placebo.
High Blood Glucose in Diabetes Promotes Rapid Development of Antibiotic-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Diabetes management through insulin could play a significant role in preventing antibiotic resistance.
Risdiplam Receives FDA Approval for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Risdiplam is the only approved non-invasive disease-modifying SMA treatment.
Pharmacist's Role in Duloxetine Therapy: Improving Medication Adherence in Older Adults With Depression, Pain
Duloxetine offers treatment for various neuro-psychiatric and pain disorders in patients who have difficulty swallowing.
Amazon's RxPass Shown to Improve Days' Supply, Refills, and Out-of-Pocket Costs for Common Medications
Amazon Pharmacy’s subscription service could cause sale disruptions for traditional retail pharmacies.
Study: Vitamin D Status in Early Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes
Pharmacists can recommend vitamin D supplements and vitamin D-rich foods to support healthy pregnancy outcomes.
FDA Accepts Biologics License Application for Pertuzumab Biosimilar to Treat Breast Cancer
If approved, HLX11 could offer a more cost-effective alternative to pertuzumab for the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer.
Pharmacists Can Stay Aware of the Evolving Landscape of Gout Treatment to Address Unmet Needs
New therapies are being developed for individuals with gout.
ABO-101 Receives FDA Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Designations for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
ABO-101 is supported by preclinical data that demonstrated significant reductions in urinary oxalate in PH1 disease models.
Phase 3 Trial Shows Promising Results for Encorafenib Combination Regimen for Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Encorafenib in combination with cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 met its dual primary end point of overall response rate of 61%.
Dual Immunotherapy Shows Promise in MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab demonstrated a 38% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death.
Study Finds High Prevalence of Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency in Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators found that 60% of individuals with type 2 diabetes are vitamin D deficient.
Expert: FDA Approves Tocilizumab-Anoh as a Biosimilar to Actemra
Tocilizumab-anoh is expected to increase competition, improve patient access, and deliver cost savings in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions.
Oral Antiviral Candidate Shows Promise for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Treatment
S-337395 demonstrated an 88.4% reduction in viral load and had a statistically significant improvement in clinical symptoms scores.
Study: Radiotherapeutic Agent for GEP-NETs Demonstrates Positive Results
Lu-edotreotide (ITM-11; ITM) met its primary endpoint of prolonging progression-free survival (PFS).
Belzutifan Receives FDA Priority Review for Advanced Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma
The supplemental new drug application is based on objective response rate and duration of response results from a phase 2 study that assessed the efficacy and safety of belzutifan.
FDA Accepts Review of Biologics License Application for AVT05, a Biosimilar Candidate for Golimumab
This marks the first US biologic license application filing acceptance for a biosimilar candidate to golimumab.
CD5 CAR-T Cell Therapy Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for T-Cell Lymphoma
MB-105 is a first-in-class CD5-targeted chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed or refractory CD5-positive T-cell lymphoma.
Pembrolizumab Plus Lenvatinib Combination Shows Mixed Results in Gastroesophageal Cancer
The trial meets one of the study’s dual primary endpoints of progression-free survival, but did not meet its other primary endpoint of overall survival.
A Single Sample Sexually Transmitted Infection System Receives FDA Clearance With CLIA Waiver
The cobas liat system is a closed system that aims to reduce contamination risks and enhances the reliability of results at the point of care.
The Role of Antivirals in Managing RSV Infections
Antiviral treatments for respiratory viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are crucial, especially with the rise of the "triple-demic."
Study: Bile Acid Supplement Shows Promise for Liver Cancer
Boosting ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) levels through dietary supplementation was shown to control tumor growth in mice with liver cancer.
Study: Biosimilar Efficacy and Safety in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Biosimilar use is not linked to an increased risk of treatment failure among pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Observational Study Aims to Assess RSV Incidence and Impact in Older Adults
Point-of-care testing implementation could provide valuable data on community respiratory syncytial virus incidence and enhance sentinel surveillance efforts.