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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.
Co-Administering RSV and Influenza Vaccines Could Provide Tolerable Immune Responses
RSV and influenza vaccines demonstrated hemagglutination inhibition titers that were noninferior to those with sequential administration.
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FDA Grants Priority Review for Durvalumab to Treat Small Cell Lung Cancer
The supplemental biologics license application was granted based on results from the ADRIATIC phase 3 trial among individuals with limited stage small cell lung cancer.
Pharmacists Can Suggest B Vitamin Intake to Treat Parkinson Disease
Individuals with Parkinson disease reported a decrease in bacterial genes for biosynthesis of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and biotin (vitamin B7).
Conference Recap: McKesson ideaShare
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.
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.
RHB-104 Plus Standard of Care Offers Extended Treatment for Crohn Disease
The primary end point of clinical remission at week 26 was met, with 36.7% of individuals treated with RHB-104 achieving clinical remission.
Vitamin and Mineral Rich Diets Could Aid Younger Biological Age
Following a healthy, vitamin rich diet with less sugar was connected to a lower epigenetic age.
Study: How mRNA-1345 RSV Vaccine Compares to Previously Approved RSV Vaccines
The mRNA-1345 vaccine provides a one-off mechanism of protection because of its single-dose prefilled syringes
2-Drug Regimen Shows Comparable Effectiveness With 3-Drug Regimen to Treat HIV-1
Dolutegravir/lamivudine was non-inferior to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate, meeting the study’s primary end point.
FDA Approves Deuruxolitinib for the Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata
One-third of patients treated with deuruxolitinib displayed 80% of scalp hair coverage.
Study: Consuming Baby Carrots Could Aid Skin Carotenoids
Individuals who consumed 100 grams of carrots displayed an increase in carotenoid scores by 10.8%.
Optimizing Cholesterol Management With Injectable Lipid-Lowering Therapies
Pharmacologic approaches can increase the use of injectables.
Delgocitinib Could Aid Adults With Moderate to Severe Chronic Hand Eczema
The Lancet published data from DELTA 1 and DELTA 2 trials that displayed treatment success among individuals treated with delgocitinib cream.
FDA Grants Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation for AIC100 to Treat Thyroid Cancer
AIC100 could meet an unmet medical need to effectively treat individuals with anaplastic thyroid cancer — the most aggressive form of the disease.
Orange Juice Can Aid Absorption of Iron
Vitamin C can improve levels of Nonheme Ferrous Fumarate or Ferrous Sulfate in the body
Study: Omega 3 With Mediterranean Diet Could Possibly Aid Acne Severity
Individuals that followed the Mediterranean diet with EPA-DHA supplements displayed an increase in omega-3 levels which improved clinical appearance.
McKesson Shares New Initiative to Support Advocacy Efforts for the Pharmacy Profession
Panelists identify key public policies that pharmacies would benefit from acting on in 2024.
Study Connects Multivitamin Use With Mortality Risk
Daily multivitamin users were associated with a 4% higher mortality risk compared to nonusers.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to OBX-115 for Advanced Melanoma
The drug is intended to treat individuals with metastatic or locally advanced melanoma.
Study: Vitamin D Could Alleviate Negative Impacts of Monosodium Glutamate
Vitamin D could mitigate negative impacts on neurobehavior and weight gain caused by consumption of monosodium glutamate (MSG).
ACIP Releases Updated RSV Recommendations
The ACIP recommendations are designed to improve access to RSV vaccination, emphasizing the need to get vaccinated.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to SYNC-T SV-102 for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The designation was approved based on interim data from a phase 1 study that assessed SV-102 among males with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
The Role of Community Health Workers in Improving Patient Outcomes
Heath Mart, part of McKesson, offers an online resource to locate resources near independent pharmacies.
The Evolving Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Immunization Administration
Pharmacies can position themselves as leaders in immunization services.
Moderna’s RSV Vaccine Could Have Further Implications for mRNA Technology
The recent approval could further the use of mRNA technology across other indications.
Empowering Women in Pharmacy as Leaders and Owners
Shahida Choudhry, PharmD, shares her journey in pharmacy ownership.
Implementing Community Health Workers into Pharmacy Reduces Health Equities, SDOH
Adding a community health worker can improve the overall health equity for your patients.
5 Key Sessions and Interviews at McKesson ideaShare 2024
Pharmacy Times will be at McKesson ideaShare 2024 Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana from June 23 to June 26, 2024.
Study: Ultraviolet-B Radiation Could Improve Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency
Ambient-UVB radiation could improve 25(OH)D prediction in the future, improving widespread vitamin D deficiencies among non-White individuals.