People who take gabapentinoids, a medication prescribed increasingly frequently worldwide, particularly for chronic pain, face a much greater risk of drug poisoning if they are also taking another… read more.
Researchers presenting at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26), taking place April 30th – May 2nd (pre-conference days Monday, April 27th – Wednesday, April 29th), represent the leading… read more.
Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) can cure hepatitis C (HCV) in more than 95% of individuals treated. But only 1 in 3 people with HCV in the U.S. receive treatment… read more.
As the global health landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the role of the pharmacy profession has never been more critical to the stability and efficacy of health systems. In… read more.
A landmark Lancet Psychiatry paper published today – the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a range of mental health conditions – found no evidence that medicinal cannabis is… read more.
A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers. The researchers in the School… read more.
Eli Lilly and Company announced that access to self-pay pricing on the new Zepbound (tirzepatide) KwikPen for single-patient use will be available at LillyDirect and major pharmacies nationwide,… read more.
Canadian researchers report that new stimulant prescriptions to treat ADHD among adults have more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. And this finding was especially… read more.
Medication nonadherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of affordability and lack of knowledge about medications, among other factors, and leads to increased… read more.
Researchers at Arizona State University have uncovered a key scientific principle that governs how what’s coated on the surfaces of engineered nanoparticles may ultimately control how they work… read more.
A single 25 mg dose of a combination of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine salts (Adderall) can have measurable cardiovascular effects in healthy young adults, a Mayo Clinic study found. Researchers, whose findings are published in Mayo Clinic… read more.
When a lack of proper medication reconciliation (MedRec) led to a sharp deterioration in her father’s health Dr Rita Shane (Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Cedars… read more.
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