Important Updates in RSV Vaccination Guidelines | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Chelsea Keedy, PharmD, BCACP, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia, on RSV vaccine recommendations.
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Q&A: How Pharmacists Can Help Patients with COPD, Inhaler Misuse | ASHP Midyear
Drug Topics met with Lourdes Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, to discuss pharmacists’ role in managing patients’ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Examining Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitors on Diabetes | ASHP Midyear
Two posters presented at the meeting looked into the topic CGMs in diabetes care.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacists to Decrease PCP Workload, Increase Patient Access | ASHP Midyear
Experts conducted a study to better understand how ambulatory care pharmacist services impacted patient outcomes, provider workload, and access to care.
Q&A: Educating Patients, Providers to Increase Biosimilar Implementation | ASHP Midyear
Drug Topics met with Amanuel Kehasse, PharmD, PhD, to discuss the barriers surrounding biosimilar implementation in the prescription drug market.
Q&A: Pharmacists’ Understanding of CKD Therapies, Adverse Effects | ASHP Midyear
Denise Kelley, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, joined Drug Topics to discuss various medications for chronic kidney disease and their common adverse reactions.
Q&A: Importance of Managing Comorbidities for Patients with MASLD | ASHP Midyear
Kathryn Litten, PharmD, discussed the pharmacist’s role in helping patients manage metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Promising Therapies, Treatment Strategies for HR+ Breast Cancer | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Julia L. Ziegengeist, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacist coordinator of breast medical oncology for the Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health.
Pharmacists’ Role in Helping Patients Manage COPD | ASHP Midyear
Lourdes Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, discussed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how pharmacists are positioned to help patients’ exacerbations.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Educating Patients About RSV Vaccine | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Chelsea Keedy, PharmD, BCACP, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia.
Pharmacy-Driven Vaccine Clinic to Reduce Number of Children Missing School | ASHP Midyear
Researchers presented the community-wide benefits of a collaborative pharmacy-driven vaccine clinic in an urban setting.
Gap in Biosimilar Knowledge Causes Barriers to Implementation | ASHP Midyear
Amanuel Kehasse, PharmD, PhD, explored reasons why patients and providers may be avoiding the implementation of biosimilar medications.
SGLT2 Inhibitors May Have Clinical Benefits For Patients with Diabetes After Myocardial Infarction | ASHP Midyear
Research found that SGLT2 inhibitors were associated with a lower risk of major cardiovascular events or hospitalization for heart failure.
Top Products to Help with Winter Skin Concerns | ASHP Midyear
Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE, senior manager of Integrated Health at L’Oréal, provides some of his favorite recommendations to help with irritated skin.
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.
Q&A: Statin, Nonstatin Combination Therapy to Treat Patients’ Cardiovascular Risk | ASHP Midyear
John Bucheit, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss statins and nonstatins’ efficacy in treating cardiovascular disease.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Recommended for Treating CKD | ASHP Midyear
Denise Kelley, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, discussed the efficacy of medications designed to treat the progression of chronic kidney disease.
Tips Pharmacists Can Use to Help Women Experiencing Depression | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Kathleen Vest, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, FCCP, professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
How Pharmacists Can Help Patients Manage MASLD | ASHP Midyear
Kathryn Litten, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss how pharmacists can counsel patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
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.
Examining Remdesivir in Elderly Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 | ASHP Midyear
The effectiveness of remdesivir was consistent among patients who received any form of supplemental oxygen and across all age groups in the study.
DES Model Successfully Simulated MASH Diagnosis | ASHP Midyear
Researchers observed the use of a discrete event simulation using non-invasive tests for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Assessing Improvements to Reduce Insulin-Related Hypoglycemic Events | ASHP Midyear
Medication alerts, nurse education, and pharmacist interventions led to lower hypoglycemic events every year after they were implemented.
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.
Virtual Care Provides Similar Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes | ASHP Midyear
Research also showed that the percentage of no-show appointments was slightly higher in a pre-virtual group compared to a post-virtual group.
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.
Barriers to CGM Uptake Among Patients, Providers | ASHP Midyear
A discussion with Kevin Cowart, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, FCCP, BCPS, assistant professor at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy.
How Nonstatin Therapies Can Optimize Patients’ Cardiovascular Health | ASHP Midyear
John Bucheit, PharmD, discussed lipid-lowering medications and how nonstatins can be beneficial for cardiovascular health.