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Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

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Tarlatamab established a new standard for relapsed SCLC, with improved survival and easier administration, enhancing treatment accessibility. NALIRIFOX regimen showed improved overall survival in pancreatic cancer, underscoring the importance of dose optimization and toxicity management.

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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

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Because of their ability to cover a wide array of bacteria, low adverse effect profile, and oral availability, cephalosporins are commonly used in the treatment of outpatient infections. Both agents have high bioavailability, achieve high urinary concentrations, are available as suspensions, and can be used in infants.

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Pharmacists Weigh Promise and Challenges of Finerenone for Patients With HFpEF

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Pharmacists are positioned to personalize HFpEF care through monitoring, patient-centered strategies, and shared decision-making, enhancing treatment adherence and outcomes. Finerenone, a nonsteroidal MRA, shows promise in reducing HF events and atrial fibrillation, offering potential benefits over steroidal MRAs like spironolactone.

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Educate Patients About Safe Medication Disposal

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Image credit: OM | stock.adobe.com Why Proper Disposal Matters Disposing of medications appropriately helps prevent environmental contamination of water and soil. In April 2025, it had 4590 collection sites across the country and collected 310 tons of medications, bringing its all-time total to 9910 tons.

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Antidiabetic Medication Combinations Have Varying Effects on Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression

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GLP-1 receptor agonists should be considered as second-line agents for older adults with DKD, but potential gastrointestinal side effects must be monitored. SHOW MORE Pharmacists should consider GLP-1 receptor agonists as second-line agents in older adults with DKD when additional glycemic control is needed.

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Iftaar and Insulin: Managing Diabetes During Ramadan

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The guidance is updated every 5 years, with the most recent update published in May 2025. These technologies prevent the risk of both hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes, facilitating safer fasting. Nieto, BS, PharmD Candidate Amy C.

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Intranasal Insulin Shows Promising Brain Uptake Patterns in Alzheimer Disease

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SHOW MORE Intranasal insulin shows promise in targeting memory regions of the brain, offering new hope for Alzheimer disease treatment in older adults. Insulin absorption varies between cognitively normal individuals and those with mild cognitive impairment, with higher uptake in the former.