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Research has found that increased consumption of sugar alcohols, like xylitol, may increase risk of cardiovascular events.

At ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2024, Casey Olsen, PharmD, explains that AI can affect patient trust in providers, with implications for the importance of learning to balance use of technology with human elements in clinical settings.

At the ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2024 conference, Scott D. Nelson, PharmD, MS, ACHIP, FAMIA, discusses research showed that although AI models can significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy, they can also exacerbate existing disparities.

Kenneth A. Richman, PhD, discusses the disruptive nature of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, highlighting both its transformative potential and the ethical considerations of governability and sustainability in its implementation.

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on health care is growing, from diagnostics to drug discovery.

Osimertinib demonstrates improved progression-free survival for stage 3 epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) lung cancer.

The expanded indication is for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged 50 through 59 years who are at an increased risk.

Patients with undiagnosed asthma or COPD who received usual care from their primary providers were more likely to visit the hospital or specialists because of respiratory illness.

Study reveals vigorous physical activity correlates with lower rates of cognitive impairment in hypertensive patients.

After allogeneic stem cell transplantation overall survival and relapse-free survival rates in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia were 52% and 47%, respectively.

To qualify for therapy, patients must be screened for type 1 diabetes islet autoantibodies when they are asymptomatic, which requires better education on screening opportunities.

The new approval increases the previous dosing for surface area treatment from 25 cm2 to up to 100 cm2.

The authors noted that these networks have a significant role in intellectual ability, physical coordination, working memory, emotional processing, and overall mental health.

Compared to other cases, the most recent patient reported more flu-like symptoms, including cough, congestion, watery eyes, and sore throat.

Serotypes associated with V116 (Merck & Co. Inc.) had higher clinical and economic burden for individuals with invasive pneumococcal disease.

Currently, the drug is being evaluated in a phase 1 clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy in patients.

A single dose of the vaccine showed long-lasting protection against RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in older adults.

Imetelstat (Rytelo; Geron Corp) is a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor.

According to investigators, the primary and key secondary end points were met during the 52-week placebo-controlled period of the trial.

Five medications (tramadol, olanzapine, mirtazapine, bupropion, and atomoxetine) were associated with significantly better OUD remission.

Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients.

With its ability to decode genetic variations influencing drug response, pharmacogenomics holds immense promise in reshaping health care delivery.

Pharmacy technicians can expand their skills to explores career growth.

Endocrine Society Guidelines suggest adults 75 years and older should take the recommended daily dose of vitamin D and are unlikely to benefit from more.

Expert discusses the challenges faced by pharmacists in palliative and hospice care.

Guidance for pharmacy technicians as they continue to learn and start their careers.

By improving health insurance coverage and cost of inhalers, such as out-of-pocket caps, access to care can be increased. Some companies are aiming to improve access by implementing price caps.

Mirikizumab met both co-primary end points and all secondary end points at week 52, according to results presented at Digestive Disease Week in Washington DC.

Over the course of 15 years, epigenetic and transcriptional analysis of postmortem brain samples have revealed underlying molecular differences.

FKS518 (Fresenius Kabi) would be indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in men and women, including glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and bone loss due to prostate or breast cancer.