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Pharmacist-Led Research at Mayo Clinic: Advancing Patient Care, Treatment Opportunities
Jodi Taraba, PharmD, MS, BCOP, offers insights on the benefits of involving oncology pharmacists in clinical trial research to advance treatment and care for patients with cancer.
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Optimizing Pharmaceutical Innovation Through AI: A Pathway to Expedited Drug Discovery and Development
Clinical trials are using AI to handle large and complex volumes of data to develop oncology, cardiovascular, and neurologic compounds and to integrate molecular and imaging data.
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Sotorasib Plus Panitumumab Significantly Improves Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer
Combination treatment of sotorasib plus panitumumab prolongs progression-free survival in those with metastatic colorectal cancer and the KRAS G12C mutation.
Nurturing Fertility: Pharmacist's Insights for Women's Health Awareness Month
Fertility pharmacists understand the importance of education, awareness, and support women need to discover in navigating the complexities of fertility.
Medication Preparation Error Causes Major Ill Effects for Child
The incident highlights the benefits of out-of-court settlements in civil cases
Five Unexpected New Uses for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Data have shown the potential for the therapy to treat several new conditions.
Public Health Matters: Getting Involved With State Pharmacy Associations, Advocating for Pharmacists, Promoting Professional Development
Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to hear Dr. Kate Gainer’s journey in state pharmacy association and how advocacy and legislative initiatives can benefit pharmacists.
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FDA Grants Tina-qant Lp(a) Assay Breakthrough Device Designation
A lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) assay has been granted breakthrough device designation to expand identification of patients with elevated Lp(a) and genetic predispositions to cardiovascular disease.
Phase 2 Study Demonstrates Oral Rilzabrutinib Reduces Loss of Control Events in Patients With Asthma
According to the investigators, these findings support the investigation of rilzabrutinib in patients with asthma in a phase 3 trial program.
Unraveling the DSCSA Serialization Puzzle: Implications for Drug Shortages and Patient Care
The pharmaceutical landscape faces challenges with drug serialization, including data discrepancies and potential shortages, but technology emerges as a beacon of hope for the industry.
Patients Receiving Psychiatric Care May Be at Increased Risk of Pandemic-Related Stress, But Are Not at Increased Risk of Believing in Conspiracy Theories
Experts emphasize the importance of awareness when using social media and make suggestions on how to combat the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Study: Outcomes of RSV Associated with Acute Respiratory Failure
The results showed that during a 1-month hospital stay, 13% of individuals who experienced RSV-associated acute respiratory failure died.
Can Smoking and Its Resulting Carbon Monoxide Exposure Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes?
Smoking increases exposure to carbon monoxide, and this may be associated with better clinical response to autophagy inhibitors.
OTC Case Studies: Contraception
Spring 2024 Quiz: Test Your Pharmacy Knowledge!
Test your knowledge of pharmacy with a quiz in collaboration with PTCE.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Inavolisib for PIK3CA-Mutated Breast Cancer
Inavolisib was submitted to the FDA for review as a first-line treatment for advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative PIK3CA-mutated breast cancer.
Study Evaluates Use of Milvexian in Secondary Stroke Prevention
The results showed that individuals treated with milvexian had a prolonged aPTT in a dose-dependent manner with limited effects of PT.
A Novel Bispecific Anti-GPRC5D × CD3 Antibody: A New Treatment Paradigm in Multiple Myeloma
Investigators assessed the efficacy of BsAb5003 in treating multiple myeloma, with the results showing that the therapy may be an effective treatment approach.
Advancement in CAR T Cell Therapy for Patients with Multiple Myeloma Helps Predict Treatment Response and Resistance
Researchers from the University of Leipzig Medical Center identify multiple biomarkers associated with the success of CAR T cell therapy in relapsed multiple myeloma.
Health Care Shortage Calls for Diversifying the Role of Community Pharmacists in Treatment of Minor Ailments
New research reveals the potential of community pharmacists in minor ailment treatment, allowing for diversified patient care during growing health care professional shortages.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Larsucosterol in Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
The primary outcome was a 90-day incidence of mortality or liver transplant for individuals who received larsucosterol, compared to the placebo group.
Multilingual Medicine: A Pharmacist’s Impact on Inclusive Health Care
Patricia Gutierrez, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, aims to combat the challenges in culturally competent care with knowledge and love for her community and patients.
Program Highlights Opportunities for Community Pharmacies to Deliver Screening, Education, and Referral Interventions
Aligning community pharmacy interventions with top-down findings, payers’ population health priorities, and identified unmet needs can help develop a sustainable pathway.
Study Supports Pharmacists’ Roles in Ensuring Appropriate Use of Oral Oncolytics
As value-based health care models become more widespread, these types of interventions will be important to demonstrate the value of pharmacist-embedded HSSPs.
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Pharmacists’ Impact on Care for Patients With Alzheimer Disease
Results from the INCREASE study shed light on the value of the pharmacist in medication therapy management.
FDA Approves First Biosimilars to Eylea
Aflibercept-jbvf (Yesafili; Biocon Biologics) and aflibercept-yszy (Opuviz; Biogen, Samsung Bioepis) are the first interchangeable biosimilars to aflibercept (Eylea; Regeneron).
FDA Approves Subcutaneous Belimumab for Patients Aged 5 With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Belimumab (Benlysta; GSK) is a B-lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibiting monoclonal antibody.
FDA Approves Self-Collection cobas HPV Test for Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Early
In 2014, the cobas human papillomavirus test was approved by the FDA for first-line, primary screening in women aged 25 years and older.
Study Results Find Mood and Sleep Disorders Negatively Impact Asthma Control
Despite the finding, the authors suggest further research is done to better understand the mechanisms behind the interactions between asthma, sleep, and depression.