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Hypertension: A Silent Killer Requiring Novel Therapies

Pharmacy Times

Malesker, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FASHP, BCPS +1 More Hypertension is widespread and linked to serious health risks, but new treatments for resistant cases target new mechanisms of action. Jansen, PharmD Candidate , Mark A. 2,3 Hypertension remains a major public health challenge both in the United States and globally.

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Pharmacists Have a Crucial Role Helping Patients With ATTR-CM Navigate Treatment With Tafamidis

Pharmacy Times

Tafamidis, a selective transthyretin stabilizer, significantly reduces mortality and hospitalizations in ATTR-CM patients. SHOW MORE Pharmacists can help oversee the treatment process to ensure patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) are adhering to tafamidis.

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Infliximab Biosimilar Initiation Has Increased in Pediatric IBD, Study Finds

Pharmacy Times

Further research is needed on the clinical impact, treatment longevity, and cost implications of biosimilar use in pediatric IBD. 2 Tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors (anti-TNFs) have become both first- and second-line therapies for the treatment of pediatric patients with Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.

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What You Need to Know as a Breastfeeding Hashi’s Mama

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In fact, I skipped the breastfeeding class offered at my hospital to buy a second car with my hubby (we only had one car prior to starting a family). It is associated with better gastrointestinal adaptation, better infant sleep, less crying, and a reduced pain reaction (to routine hospital procedures). [3] I need to feed this baby!”

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

8] A more recent 2019 study looked at the levels of three important nutrients for thyroid health: iodine, iron, and selenium. [9] And as we’ve seen, even with supplementation, you need to address your root causes to prevent iron supply and demand challenges. Too much iron/ferritin can be a problem. However, when they added 1.5