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No acute serious bacterial infections were observed in a trial of patients with the debilitating immune disorder, a strong mark of safety and tolerability.

ALE.P02 could provide further treatment options for advanced or metastatic anti–claudin-1+ squamous cancers.

Through an assignment to create a TikTok infomercial, students master new concepts and have positive educational experiences via social media.

Data from the BROADEN and PROGRESS studies were presented at the International Papillomavirus Conference 2024 in Edinburgh, UK, from November 12 to 15.

Severity of a COVID-19 illness could be determined by examining autoantibodies in the nasal cavity, allowing more personalized treatment protocols.

Outpatient models are emerging as feasible alternatives to traditional inpatient care, offering potential benefits such as reduced hospitalization, improved social well-being, and cost savings.

Use of in-room air purifiers with HEPA-14 filters did not result in a significant reduction of acute respiratory infections.

An increase of shingles vaccination was reported among individuals with asthma.

This marks the first and only therapy to receive this designation for Sjögren disease, which currently has no approved treatment.

Clinical trial analysis results studying VAD-44 in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HTT) will be presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition.

Increased global capacity for surveillance could help monitor seasonal influenza to reduce the risk of vaccine mismatch and inform effective interventions.

Pharmacists can bridge gaps through education, inclusive care, and streamlined access.

Lazertinib in combination with amivantamab displays positive outcomes for non–small cell lung cancer compared with standard first line treatment.

The encouraging results suggest this low-cost, scalable strategy should be considered for population-level outreach globally to improve flu vaccination rates.

The disorder presents as severe lung disease, with lung transplantation as the only current therapeutic option for long-term survival.

This quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.

Adaptability, teamwork, and a culture of lifetime learning are required virtues in our rapidly evolving medical landscape.

Twice-yearly dosing could significantly improve adherence rates.

Within the Veterans Health Administration System, primary care pharmacists are embedded in primary care panels and work alongside primary care physicians and nurses to optimize medication management for patients.

Improving collaboration and communication between all members of the health care team is one way to address these challenges.

This is the first trial that tested the effect of any medication on major heart failure outcomes in patients with HFpEF and obesity, according to investigators.

High fluctuations (in the top 25%) in total cholesterol were associated with a 60% increase in dementia and a 23% increase in cognitive decline.

Pharmacists can continue to spread awareness of the importance of receiving a shingles vaccine.

IVIG was found to cease development of new lesions and heal previously documented erosions without adverse events to the patient or fetus.

The global temperature has risen by an average of 0.11° Fahrenheit per decade since 1850, or about 2 degrees in total.

The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.

Increasing vaccine coverage among adults at highest risk could lessen associated hospitalizations and severe outcomes caused by RSV.

Use of antitherapeutic medication prescribed for herpes zoster related to lower risk of subsequent dementia.

Community pharmacists are playing an increasing role in sexual and reproductive health services and can provide that trustworthy information to patients.

The label includes postmarking reports showing rare instances of pulmonary aspiration for patients undergoing procedures that require general anesthesia or deep sedation.