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The continued upward trend in testing and vaccination demand, coupled with staffing shortages, technology gaps, and never-ending to-do lists, exacerbates spikes in patient volume and workload for pharmacy professionals.

FDA to evaluate adagrasib for the treatment of patients with non–small cell lung cancer with tumors that have a KRAS G12C mutation.

Through the 240 weeks, numerically small median changes in eGFR and stable TC:HDL ratios were observed in both studies.

Results of CheckMate-9ER trial in first-line advanced renal cell carcinoma will be featured in 2 poster presentations at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2022 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.

Process helps prevent errors for individuals with chronic disorders who often have a higher risk of drug-drug interactions.

Using a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists demonstrate a definitive connection with oxidative brain damage.

The common-weight loss plan synergizes with chemotherapy to triple survival time compared with the treatment alone in rigorous mouse models of PDAC, the analysis shows.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for hepatitis.

The drug pipeline is insufficient to meet the threat of antimicrobial resistance, and policy reforms are critically needed, according to the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

Rachel Rubin, MD, an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and a urologic surgeon, discusses whether hypoactive sexual desire disorder is associated with psychological and/or emotional components.

All the participants were in the Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio study, which started before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Niraparib is associated with increased progression-free survival, regardless of the presence or absence of BRCA gene mutations.

Though target medication safety best practices was created with hospitals in mind, community pharmacies can also benefit from these practices.

NVX-CoV2373 (Novavax) was found to provide 100% protection against moderate and severe disease and 90.4% efficacy overall in a phase 3 trial last year.

Sachin Nagrani, MD, the medical director of Heal, discusses Pfizer’s research assessing an Omicron-specific vaccine for adults aged 18 to 55 years.

Adversity has disproportionately hurt certain populations, including essential workers and women, the results of a new analysis show.

The use of these services in oncology is likely here to stay.

The claim is based on requested exemption from administering immunizations because of "needle phobia."

Rachel Rubin, MD, an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown and a urologic surgeon, discusses hypoactive sexual desire disorder and the current treatments available for this medical condition.

Ronald T. Piervincenzi, CEO of US Pharmacopeia, discusses how building resilience in the medicine supply chain will help bolster preparedness for what may arise during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

This Valentine’s Day, pharmacists can remind patients that they may not need to feel guilty when they indulge in a small piece of chocolate.

Bebtelovimab gets Emergency Use Authorization to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19.

Ronald T. Piervincenzi, CEO of US Pharmacopeia, discusses contributing factors leading to health care professionals experience of an erosion of trust in the medicine supply chain.

Tiago Reis Marques, MD, PhD, CEO of Pasithea Therapeutics, discusses the future of ketamine and psychedelic medicines in the treatment of mental health and brain disorders.

The drug's novel molecular structure may result in fewer toxic adverse effects.

American Heart Month is another example of the essential and valuable position that pharmacists hold in improving health care outcomes and optimizing patient-centered care.

Ronald T. Piervincenzi, CEO of US Pharmacopeia, discusses how drug shortages are related to medicine quality issues.

Study shows that 98% of cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) were unvaccinated, suggesting that vaccination reduces the chance of a child who had COVID-19 later developing MIS-C.

The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply concerns and staffing shortages, have made technological solutions become more crucial.

Ronald T. Piervincenzi, CEO of US Pharmacopeia (USP), discusses recent survey data demonstrating 90% of physicians had experienced an erosion of trust in the US supply chain’s ability to deliver safe, quality medicines.