Lauren Biscaldi is the Managing Editor of Drug Topics.
Sustainable Treatment for Low Back Pain Key in Reducing Opioid, Opioid-Sedative Prescriptions
Older patients were more likely to receive opioid-sedative coprescriptions to treat low back pain.
Review: Antiviral Medications for Nonsevere Influenza
There are a lack of data available on the optimal antiviral medication for nonsevere flu.
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis Reduces Bacterial STI Rates With HIV PrEP
Rates of chlamydia and syphilis declined in adults taking HIV PrEP.
Wildfire Evacuation Requires Patient Preparedness
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, pharmacists can provide crucial support to their patients.
ACIP Publishes Final Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
These recommendations were voted on at the October 2024 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting.
CagriSema Demonstrates Statistically Significant, Superior Weight Loss Vs Placebo
Although the drug fell short of its 25% expected weight loss, results are still promising for people with overweight or obesity.
DOJ Lawsuit Alleges CVS Helped Fuel Opioid Epidemic Through Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions
The lawsuit alleges that the company knowingly violated both the Controlled Substances Act and the False Claims Act.
FDA Updates Veozah Label With Boxed Warning for Rare But Serious Liver Injury
The patient’s symptoms gradually resolved after discontinuing fezolinetant therapy.
Triptans Associated With Adverse Events Across Organ Systems
Triptans are used to treat acute migraine and cluster headaches.
High Comorbidity Burden in Resistant, Refractory Migraine Vs Chronic Migraine
Treatment of comorbidities may help patients overcome resistance or refractoriness to migraine therapies.
Role of Intranasal Fentanyl in Pain Management for Sickle Cell Disease | ASH 2024
Researchers evaluated the safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of intranasal fentanyl in an adult population.
In A Warming World, Climate-Resilient Health Care Delivery Is Key | ASHP Midyear
Pharmacists can influence institutional-level climate change-related policies to ensure continued health care delivery.
HIV Treatment, PrEP Have Come a Long Way, With More Work To Be Done | ASHP Midyear
A tour of modern antiretroviral and pre-exposure prophylaxis therapies included the latest updates in HIV management and prevention.
Slideshow: Pharmacist’s Role in Infectious Disease Management | ASHP Midyear
Pharmacist inclusion in infectious disease care teams leads to better patient outcomes.
Pharmacist-Led Care Leads to Better Outcomes in ASCVD | ASHP Midyear
Patients with ASCVD experienced a more significant reduction in LDL-C.
SGLT2 Inhibitor Outcomes Vary When Stratified By Patient Race | ASHP Midyear
Efficacy data for dapagliflozin and empagliflozin in a group of Asian patients were evaluated.
Navigating Cannabis Use in Health Care Settings | ASHP Midyear
Navigating Cannabis use requires more than just an understanding of the endocannabinoid system.
Ajovy Demonstrates Safety, Efficacy in Pediatric Migraines
The calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody significantly reduced the number of monthly migraine days.
Evaluating Pediatric Migraine Options Uncovers Challenges
No medications were associated with improved quality of life or reduced headache duration.
Tirzepatide Bests Semaglutide in Relative, Average Weight Loss in Obesity, Overweight
The drugs were compared over a 72-week study period.
OTC Supplement Use Common For Symptom Management in Rheumatic Diseases
Pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances are common symptoms with rheumatic diseases.
Postpartum Depression Rates Increase With Higher BMI
Women with prepregnancy overweight or obesity may be more likely to experience postpartum depression.
FDA Approves Acoramidis for ATTR-CM
This approval marks the availability of the first near-complete stabilizer of transthyretin.
Exploring New Osteoarthritis Treatment Options | ACR Convergence
A number of new, nonopioid osteoarthritis treatment options are either available for patients or in the development pipeline.
Disconnect Between Adolescent, Caregiver Pain and Depression Symptoms in Rheumatic Diseases | ACR Convergence
PROMIS scores demonstrated the disparities between reported pain and mental health outcomes.
Reproductive Health Counseling and Education Crucial for Women With Rheumatic Disease | ACR Convergence
Despite an interest in services, a majority of women do not have these critical conversations with their health care providers.
Cervical Cancer Screening, HPV Vaccination Lacking In SLE | ACR Convergence
Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with a higher risk of cervical dysplasia due to the inflammatory nature of the disease.
No Association Between High-Dose NSAIDs, Hypertension in axSpA | ACR Convergence
NSAIDS are typically the first line of treatment for axial spondyloarthritis.
Nonopioid Options to Manage Chronic Pain in Veterans | ACR Convergence
Chronic pain is more prevalent—and more severe—in veterans compared with the general US population.
Outcomes Vary When Cannabis Is Used for Pain Management in Rheumatic Disease | ACR Convergence
Investigators evaluated the role that cannabis plays in pain management in different populations with rheumatic diseases.