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A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association notes that the process falls short for those who are not white.

The efficacy and tolerability of rizatriptan for acute migraine treatment has been well established.

Although payers have become somewhat accustomed to the high cost of specialty drugs, the price tags for gene therapies are causing “sticker shock.”

According to 5-year follow-up data, the combination of tafasitamab-cxix and lenalidomide produced a durable response in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Other health essentials, such as groceries, prescriptions, some OTC medications, are tax-exempt in many states.

Some classes and curricula can contribute to preexisting stigmas about drugs and treatments for mental health.

The 2 most hypervirulent strains of Clostridioides difficile are associated with the consumption of pork and shellfish.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine demonstrated efficacy of 66.7% in reducing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness with at least 2 signs or symptoms in older adults.

Major pathologic response had a high association with increased recurrence-free survival rates.

The data support the use of interventions at home, including frequent handwashing, physical distancing, regular surface disinfection, and wearing a mask.

These study results are the first to demonstrate randomized evidence that a personalized neoantigen approach could be beneficial for patients with cancer.

These data support using this combination therapy as a new first-line treatment option in patients with previously untreated metastatic or unresectable BTC.

Being observant and knowing how to ask screening questions are critical to identifying red flags.

Based on the study results, investigators concluded that there is justification for a randomized clinical trial.

The Aquilino Cancer Center established the Bill Richards Center for Healing inside the same building, so patients with cancer can receive psychedelic-assisted therapy in the same location as their cancer care.

A standard chronological definition for older adults in oncology would be beneficial.

Establish procedures, including training employees, to address shortages, back-order situations.

Emerging evidence suggests that the risk of maternal mortality was more than 10-times greater among those with COVID-19 infection.

Susan Koletar, MD, FACP, FIDSA, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, discusses the pharmacists’ role in addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving global vaccine rates.

A linear mixed-effect model for repeated estimated glomerular filtration rate measurements at baseline and a follow-up visit, up to 5 years after baseline, shows results.

41% of patients report moderate-to-severe issues, with Black individuals 3 times more likely to develop these difficulties.

Remote services allow unrivaled opportunities for outreach to vulnerable populations and those in rural areas.

For chronic cases, encourage patients to seek medical care from their primary health care providers.

Pharmacy students must understand the intricacies of culture and health, but they first need to be aware of their biases and prejudices.

Pharmacy professionals can bring in the right people at the right time to identify needed changes and develop an action plan.

The risk of a second stroke after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) did not differ by index hematoma location, and this risk was higher for ischemic stroke than ICH.

Patients administered anakinra did not meet a study’s primary endpoint of proportion of patients who did not need mechanical ventilation 15 days after starting treatment for severe COVID-19 pneumonia.

But analysis does suggest a small increase in risk for individuals who used cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems together.

Limiting added or free sugar is recommended to reduce the adverse effects, especially in cardiometabolic disease.