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These drugs are set to revolutionize their respective disease states in 2025.

The pharmaceutical industry is facing a critical talent shortage caused by fewer students entering the field, burnout and a lack of stability. We offer ways to combat the shortage.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and higher body mass index (BMI) showed poorer clinical response to non-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-targeted treatments.

Wildfire smoke carries toxic compounds that can trigger respiratory inflammation and cause cellular damage.

Pharmacists should prioritize the needs of the patient in front of them and determine what matters most in each specific situation.

Women living in rural are more likely to report experiencing psychological and somatic menopause symptoms compared with those in urban and suburban areas.

Dyslipidemia is a condition in which there are abnormal levels of lipids in the blood stream, including high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and/or high levels of triglycerides.

The new Medicare cap limits out-of-pocket drug costs to $2000 annually.

Pharmacy Times interviews Jennifer Clements, a clinical professor and the director of pharmacy education at the University of South Carolina, about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors for diabetes treatment.

Hokkaido scallop oil plasmalogen and Apoaequorin have both been posited to improve brain health.

Virtual appointments were also an accessible alternative to in-person visits for patients who face obstacles accessing asthma care.

The designation was supported by data from the phase 2, open-label, randomized, multi-center ARTEMIS-002 clinical trial, which assessed the safety and efficacy of GSK’227.

Some patients treated with prolonged courses of oral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir experienced long COVID symptom improvements, while others reported little to no changes in their symptoms.

Limited access to healthy food in redlined communities contributes to higher rates of chronic disease and reduced life expectancy.

As of January 10, there are 5 major fires across a combined 36,560 acres—Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst, and Lidia—and the 2 largest fires are a combined 11% contained.

The pharmacist’s role includes educating and making recommendations, collaborating with health care professionals, and observing early signs of cognitive impairment in patients during interactions.

The observational study shows a positive correlation between smoking and chronic kidney disease (CKD) whereas the analyses imply smoking-related covariates may be a factor.

The rising use of prescription stimulants in the US presents significant safety risks, legal challenges, and supply chain shortages, emphasizing the need for pharmacist involvement in promoting responsible prescribing.

Pharmacists' accessibility and expertise in medication management make them ideal health care providers to discuss prevention strategies, medication adherence, and potential adverse effects.

It is important for pharmacists to understand what RSV is, who is most affected by it, and what options are out there to prevent serious disease.

Depression and cardiovascular disease are often linked, with research showing inflammation is common for the 2 disease states.

As an investigational monoclonal antibody, posdinemab targets the mid-domain of AD-specific phosphorylated tau.

The advisory emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to reducing alcohol-related cancer by combining prevention, education, and treatment to improve public health outcomes.

The data from the report show how nutritional choices compliment the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and how health care providers can educate patients further.

Patients with acute coronary syndrome who were in the high quartile were at significantly higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

The investigators note that the test can allow health care professionals to more accurately prescribe medication or treatments.

Intranasal epinephrine spray offers a needle-free option for anaphylaxis treatment.

Despite these concerns, experts have emphasized that the benefits of RSV vaccination outweigh potential risks for older adults, who are at heightened risk of severe RSV-related illness.

COVID-19 survivors deemed the most highly impacted and fearful also reported the lowest health-related quality of life scores, indicating an association.

Approximately 61% of individuals said respiratory syncytial virus (RSV vaccination for adults 60 years and older is effective.