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NCPA Statement on PBM Reform: Congressional Inaction Will be Final Nail for Some Community Pharmacies

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The National Community Pharmacists Association issued a statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey.

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Phospho-Tau 217 to Help Detect AD

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The device conducts blood biomarker tests that accurately diagnose amyloid pathology and can assist in diagnosing Alzheimer disease in patients with cognitive impairment.

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Researchers Compare Reimbursement and Access to New Treatments in European Lung Cancer Care

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They also compared the approach of the European Medicines Agency and the FDA in drug approvals.

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Vitamin D May Prolong ‘Honeymoon Phase’ of Type 1 Diabetes in Patients With Recent Diagnosis

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Vitamin D preserved insulin-producing cells and cell function, which can reduce complications in young patients.

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Small Vessel Disease, Amyloid Pathology Can Independently Reduce Cognition in Adults With T2D

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Diabetes is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and small vessel disease.

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Pharmacy Focus: Limited Series - Celebrity Endorsements in Vaccine Hesitancy

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This episode highlights how celebrity endorsements and local influencers can be leveraged to address vaccine hesitancy by shaping attitudes, but also must account for factors like audience trust and the potential for both benefits and limitations.

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Understanding the Persistence of Pneumococcal Disease in Vaccinated Adults

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Investigators also found that those with community-acquired, radiology-confirmed pneumonia with lower respiratory tract infections had worse outcomes.

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