Study Reinforces Safety of Taxane-Based Chemotherapies for Pregnant Patients With Breast Cancer
December 8th 2023In an interview at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Ana Ferrigno Guajardo, MD, discussed research into the safety and efficacy of taxane-based chemotherapy use in pregnant patients with breast cancer.
Final Data From NATALEE Trial Show Benefit of Ribociclib Across Subgroups
December 8th 2023Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, MD, MACP, FASCO, a professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discussed the final data on invasive disease-free survival from the NATALEE trial of ribociclib in combination with a nonsteroid aromatase inhibitor (NSAI).
Expert: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Culturally Competent Care for Racially Diverse Patients
December 8th 2023Mara Hofherr, PharmD, a clinical oncology pharmacist at Washington University, highlights key findings of the KEYNOTE-522 trial in comparison of outcomes between Black and White patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
Expert: Evolution of Management of Breast Cancer has "Undergone Profound Changes"
December 7th 2023Gabriel Hortobagyi, MD, FACP, professor and chair emeritus of the Department of Breast Medical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discusses the changes in breast cancer management over the past decade.
Expert: Oncology Teams Need Standardized Questionnaires to Discuss Social Determinants With Patients
December 7th 2023Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, discussed the need for standardized questionnaires for clinicians to discuss social determinants of health with their oncology patients.
Advocacy and Precision in Hemophilia Pharmacy Care: Insights and Best Practices
December 7th 2023Experts discuss the critical role of specialty pharmacists in advocating for patients during challenging moments in their hemophilia treatment journey and explore precision dosing considerations and the importance of adherence to dosing guidelines.
Enhancing Hemophilia Care: The Role of Specialty Pharmacies and Coordinated Efforts
December 7th 2023Atta Chowdhry, RPh, and Lisa Schrade, PharmD, discuss best practices in coordinating specialty pharmacy services between payers and prescribers to ensure timely access to critical hemophilia treatments.
Gene Therapy in Hemophilia A: Safety, Efficacy, and the Changing Landscape
November 30th 2023Atta Chowdhry, RPh, and Robert Sidonio Jr, MD, MSc, discuss the safety and efficacy of gene therapy for hemophilia A, highlighting recent approvals, with insights into adverse effects, immunosuppression, and the evolving treatment landscape.
Expert Discusses Biosimiliars Influencing Pricing of Biologic Drugs
November 22nd 2023Denise Giambalvo, director of Member Engagement & Business Strategy at the Washington Health Alliance and recently led a biosimilars initiative for the coalition, discusses biosimilar influence of pricing for biologic drugs, trends to expect in 2024, and why education on biosimilars are important for patients, pharmacists, prescribers, and more
Expert: Working Together, Sharing Information Is Crucial to PBM Reform
November 21st 2023Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, discussed the employers’ perspectives on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform efforts and how they can dovetail with the concerns of pharmacies.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Educating Patients About HIV Risk, Treatments
November 20th 2023In the second part of his interview with Pharmacy Times, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP, a clinical pharmacist and subject matter expert with Shields Health Solutions, discussed pharmacists’ role in HIV education and management.