Minority Groups Spent More on Maternity Care Than White Patients
Researchers explored out-of-pocket spending on maternity care and classified their findings by race and ethnicity.
Patients With Neurological Disorders Show Interest in Neuromodulation
Patients preferred ultrasound stimulation, followed by magnetic stimulation, drugs, electrical stimulation, and brain implantations.
Alcohol-Induced Pancreatitis, Liver Disease Increasing Among Young Adults
Exploring data from the past 20 years, researchers investigated the end-organ complications from alcohol in adolescents and young adults.
GLP-1s Not Linked With Higher Suicide Risk Compared to Other Diabetes Drugs
A new study found that GLP-1s were not associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation, self-harm, or suicide compared to DPP-4 and SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Seasonal Influenza Activity Begins to Decrease, But Remains Elevated Nationally
With the disease burden remaining high, CVS Health announces new flu testing and treatment capabilities at approximately 1600 locations in selected states.
Q&A: Why Educating Patients on Emerging Pain Technology is Key
Chris Robinson, MD, PhD, joined Drug Topics to discuss the importance of education in newly explored technologies for the treatment of pain.
Increased Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Prescriptions Did Not Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalization, Mortality
Researchers compared hospitalization and mortality outcomes of older adults with and without restricted access to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir.
FDA Approves House Dust Mite Allergy Therapy For Use in Young Children
The expanded indication now includes patients aged 5 through 11 years in addition to those aged 12 through 65 years.
Eli Lilly Launches Self-Pay Vials of Tirzepatide for Patients With Obesity
The announcement comes after the FDA declared the shortage of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) has been resolved after being in shortage since March 2022.
Glycemic Control Among Patients With Diabetes Worsened Over Past Decade
Authors of a research letter published in JAMA said that the decrease in glycemic control may be due to consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as sedentary behavior and increased mental health stressors.
The Current, Future Roles of AI within the Pharmacy Profession
As artificial intelligence evolves from a novel technology to commonplace in health care, the pharmacy industry is adapting to its challenges and opportunities.
Significant Gaps Identified in Access to OTC Naloxone, Nonprescription Syringes
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the accessibility of over-the-counter naloxone and nonprescription syringes at community pharmacies.
FDA Grants Emapalumab-Izsg Priority Review for Macrophage Activation Syndrome
The drug is being investigated for adult and pediatric patients with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophage activation syndrome in Still disease.
Vaccine Review Can Help Pharmacists Raise Awareness, Promote Immunizations
Pharmacy staff members said that VaxCheck was compatible with pharmacy workflow but there were several barriers to its implementation.
USDA Outlines Plan to Stop Bird Flu Outbreak, Lower Egg Prices
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins detailed her organization’s plans to combat the bird flu and quell the concerns of rising grocery store costs.
Q&A: Pharmacists Can Help Fill Reproductive Health Care Gap
Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, discusses the role that community pharmacists can play in improving access to contraceptive services.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Critical For Mitigating Antibiotic Shortages
In a systematic review of antibiotic drug shortages, researchers explored what causes them, how they impact health systems, and what officials commonly do to mitigate them.
Multidisciplinary Pain Team Significantly Improved Patients’ Symptoms, Quality of Life
Researchers explored the efficacy of a multidisciplinary pain management team for addressing patients with cancer-related pain.
Overweight, Obesity, and Asthma Independently Increase Expression of Inflammatory Biomarkers
The results of this study show that the concurrent presence of asthma and obesity did not synergistically amplify inflammation in children with both asthma and overweight/obesity.
FDA Approves First Non-Hormonal Copper IUD in Over 40 Years
Miudella achieves similar efficacy to other available copper IUDs with less than half the dose of copper.
Adiponectin to Predict Cardiometabolic Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Among postmenopausal women, researchers investigated the association of cardiometabolic parameters and circulating levels of visfatin, adropin, and adiponectin.
Poor Glycemic Control for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk of Long COVID Symptoms
The increased risk of symptoms only includes respiratory-related symptoms or brain fog.
FDA Clears Tandem’s Automated Insulin Delivery Algorithm For T2D
The technology will be available to patients in the United States in March 2025.
Q&A: Advanced Practice Pharmacist on Nontraditional Roles in Health Care
Crystal Zhou, PharmD, APh, AHSCP, BCACP, joined Drug Topics to further discuss the Cut Hypertension Program and nontraditional roles within health care.
Symbravo Shows Greater Migraine Improvement Compared With Oral CGRP Inhibitors
Meloxicam and rizatriptan (Symbravo, formerly AXS-07) is a CGRP medication approved for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.
Topical Medications as First-Line Treatment Options for Orofacial Pain
Researchers investigated the pharmacological management of chronic orofacial pain and provided guidance on its proper treatment.
FDA Grants Emergency Authorization to Aptitude’s COVID, Flu Test
The next-gen molecular Metrix was given emergency use authorization for its ability to test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B viruses.
Two New Stelara Biosimilars Now Available in US
Yesintek from Biocon Biologics and Pyzchiva from Sandoz will have a patient assistance program that includes benefits verification and copay support.
FDA Approves Updated Buprenorphine Label For Rapid Initiation Treatment
The updated label also includes alternative injection sites, such as the abdomen, thigh, buttock, or back of the upper arm.
Financial Incentives, Advocacy Drives Outpatient Practice Unification
Researchers explore the unification of outpatient practices and the structural racism in large health systems that has caused patient disparities.
