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GLP-1s Associated With Increased Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Data for the study was gathered from comprehensive administrative health and demographic data in Canada by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences from January 2020 to November 2023. Of the included patients, 46334 were exposed to GLP-1s for longer than 6 months and 92668 were unexposed. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2022;140(12):1202–1208.

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TikTok Videos on IBD Provide Low Quality Information

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Additionally, pharmacists can make sure that patients have updated immunizations, especially for patients who are on immunosuppressive therapy. Updated 2023 Aug 4]. Disease management—such as medication, surgery, and diet—was prevalent in 32% of videos. They can provide support for adherence, monitor safety, and educate patients.

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Significant Knowledge Gap Exists in Patient Awareness of Psoriatic Disease

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1 “Psoriasis is a chronic disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly,” wrote the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. October 2023. EULAR recommendations for the management of psoriatic arthritis with pharmacological therapies: 2023 update.

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Sleep Habits Could Influence Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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Published 2023 Nov 3. Published 2025 Jun 13. doi:10.1186/s13098-025-01777-7 2. The Link Between Sleeping and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. 2023;15(11):e48228. doi:10.7759/cureus.48228 Henson J, Covenant A, Hall AP, et al. Waking Up to the Importance of Sleep in Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Narrative Review. Diabetes Care.

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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1 Natural disasters have reached unprecedented levels in the past 5 years, with 2020, 2023, and 2024 being the most destructive and costly since before 1980. One of the most recent natural disasters was the late-2024 and early-2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

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Social Media Significantly Influences Attitudes, Behaviors Toward Skin Health

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In April 2023, a total of 4.8 On February 6, 2023, researchers conducted the review by searching through a variety of databases using search terms related to skin care and popular social media channels like Facebook and Instagram. March 31, 2023. According to the statistics, [over] 4.26 billion people, or 59.9% 2025;27:e54241.

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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

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Prior to October 2024, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended use of a PCV only for all adults aged 65 years and older, including those aged 19 to 64 years with risk conditions for pneumococcal disease.

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