Role of the Pharmacist in Vaccinating Against RSV
July 9th 2024Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA, shares strategies that pharmacists can use to effectively tackle vaccine hesitancy, particularly concerning newer vaccines such as the RSV vaccine, through building trust with patients to encourage informed decision-making.
RSV Vaccine Administration Timing and Errors
July 9th 2024A medical expert examines the ideal timing for administering RSV vaccines to adults over 60 or pregnant women, emphasizing the importance of proper timing for a single-dose vaccine and outlining the necessary steps to be taken if a pregnant woman inadvertently receives an adjuvanted RSV vaccine.
Expert Insights on Managing Amivantamab Infusion Reactions, Dosing, and Medication
July 5th 2024A pharmacy expert explores infusion-related reactions associated with amivantamab, providing guidance on managing and preventing these reactions, while also addressing the role of split-dosing, premedications, and steroids in the treatment paradigm.
Common Adverse Reactions to EGFR Therapy
July 5th 2024Alan Chin, PharmD, BCOP, presents an overview of the most prevalent and common adverse reactions associated with EGFR-targeted therapies in metastatic NSCLC and shares strategies to mitigate toxicities, with a focus on managing dermatologic events such as rash and itching.
RSV Vaccine Efficacy in Pregnancy
July 2nd 2024Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA, highlights the main findings from the MATISSE trial, which evaluated the safety and efficacy of a non-adjuvanted RSV vaccine administered to pregnant women, presenting data that suggests the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing severe RSV in infants and discussing the observed adverse events in both mothers and infants.
Exploring Key Insights from the PAPILLON Trial
June 28th 2024A clinical pharmacy specialist examines treatment strategies for EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, referencing data from the PAPILLON trial, and addresses the challenges associated with managing brain metastases in this patient population.
Expert: Having Conversations and Practicing Cultural Competency With LGBTQIA+ Patients
June 27th 2024HOPA’s DEI Advisory Board Chair discusses how creating safe environments, using correct pronouns, and being willing to talk about patients’ mental and physical needs are significant when providing care to LGBTQIA+ patients.
Non-adjuvant RSV Vaccine in Older Adults
June 25th 2024An RSV medical expert provides an overview of the RENOIR trial, which investigated the efficacy and safety of an adjuvanted RSV vaccine in adults aged 60 years and older, focusing on the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infections and presenting other crucial findings from the study.
Adjuvant RSV Vaccine in Older Adults
June 25th 2024Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA, reviews the pivotal findings from the AReSVi-006 trial that supported the approval of the adjuvanted RSV vaccine, including its efficacy in preventing lower respiratory tract RSV, associated adverse events, and important study limitations that may have influenced the results.
Physician Calls for National Dialogue on Inequitable Access to Lifesaving GLP-1 Medications
June 23rd 2024W. Timothy Garvey expressed concern over limited access to effective obesity medications like Ozempic due to shortages and high costs, urging stakeholders to work together on developing solutions.