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Opicapone Can Help Treat Patients Experiencing “Off” Episodes With Parkinson DiseaseLevodopa/carbidopa is currently the gold standard for controlling motor symptoms associated with Parkinson disease.
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Cancer Risk Associated With UV Nail DryersThe safety of gel manicures is under renewed scrutiny after a new study suggested they can cause DNA damage
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College Students and Misuse of SubstancesThe prevalence of annual alcohol consumption is highest in full-time college students 1 to 4 years after high school.
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How Vitamin D Can Help Migraines In Young PatientsVitamin D supplementation may be an effective and safe adjunctive prophylactic therapy to topiramate for children who experience migraine attacks, showed a study conducted in Saudi Arabia.
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Nirsevimab Demonstrates Lasting Efficacy in Infants Through First RSV SeasonThe drug, marketed as Beyfortus, was approved by the FDA in July for the prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in newborns and infants born during or entering their first RSV season, and for children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.
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Cannabis Legalization's Impact on Prenatal Marijuana UseFindings from a study in JAMA Network Open reveal valuable insight into the way cannabis legalization has impacted the perceptions of pregnant women who use cannabis in the US.
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A Partnership to Optimize Medication Use and Patient OutcomesInitiative promotes adoption of value-based care models in community pharmacy settings.
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Vaccine Additive Strengthens Immune Response, Offers Possibilities for Universal Flu VaccineBy adding an adjuvant to an existing vaccine treatment, it’s possible to optimize the body’s response to the presence of a virus.
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Mind-Body Resilience for Women: A Focus on DepressionDeveloping innovative solutions for women with depression, accounting for differences in gender and sex, are critically important
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Latest on Pediatric Depression TreatmentsFurther evidence-based antidepressant treatments are needed for children and adolescents with depression.
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Wildfire Smoke Associated With Worse NSCLC Survival Rates After Surgical ResectionWildfire smoke is a considerable contributor to air pollution, with wildfire smoke exposure consistently associated with respiratory morbidity including lung cancer risk.
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How to Engage With Elected Officials When You Can't Meet Face to FaceUntil social distancing measures are phased out, store owners who want to make a difference in independent pharmacy can and should leverage technology to connect with legislators virtually.
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Education is Key to Improving Hepatitis B Vaccination RatesResources with pertinent information are essential in motivating individuals to comply with vaccine recommendations.
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Discussing the Current Landscape of PBM Reform LegislationDuring an interview, Joseph Shields of TransparencyRx discusses the PBM legislation that is expected to move forward in Congress in the next few months.
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College Students and Misuse of SubstancesThe prevalence of annual alcohol consumption is highest in full-time college students 1 to 4 years after high school.
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First-in-Class Treatment for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Is Approved by FDAMavacamten improves functional capacity and symptoms in adults with New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive HCM.
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Health Care Workers Can be Part of the Climate Change SolutionAnesthetic gases and meter dose inhalers, how we use our antibiotics, how we use our resources for infection prevention and control, and how we use plastic and food in our hospitals all add up.
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Veterinary Prescriptions Made EasyHow can e-prescribing improve the workflow between pharmacists and their veterinarian colleagues?
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FDA Approves Novel Topical Therapy for Molluscum ContagiosumBerdazimer topical gel is the first in its class and is the only topical prescription medication to treat molluscum contagiosium that can be applied by patients or caregivers outside of a medical setting.
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Challenges Facing Healthcare: The Unvaccinated COVID-19 PatientDo no harm, even though your patient might.
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How Technology Can Reduce Pharmacy Staff BurnoutCompanies like ShiftRx are using technology to help solve the staffing shortage crisis in health care.
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Workforce Challenges for Health System PharmacyThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in health system pharmacy. Here’s how the workforce can adapt.
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DefenCath Approved to Reduce Incidence of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in AdultsThis new drug utilizes the bactericidal properties of taurolidine and the bloodthinning effects of heparin to maintain catheter patency.
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FDA: Nerivio Cleared for Migraine PreventionNerivio received clearance in January 2021 for use in acute migraine.
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New Drug Approvals in PediatricsThis past year has seen several important new drug approvals and labeling updates for children. Here is what you should know.
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In Depth Perspectives: Psychedelic Medicine, Scope Creep, And MoreCheck out these top featured stories from Drug Topics in April 2024.
