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

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SHOW MORE Pharmacists can help oversee the treatment process to ensure patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) are adhering to tafamidis. Ongoing research explores tafamidis' long-term efficacy, potential in other heart failure forms, and combination therapies for enhanced outcomes.

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Impact of Patient Access to Care on Rates of Febrile Neutropenia Post Inpatient Administration of a Colony-Stimulating Factor

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Although the use of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) is well-established in mitigating severe FN, existing literature suggests there is only an approximate 3% difference in FN rates between various CSF agents. Utilizing colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) decreases the incidence of severe FN.

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FDA Approves Meloxicam Injection For Moderate-to-Severe Pain in Adults

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3 Although meloxicam injection delivers a non-opioid alternative for pain control, it is not recommended as a first-line agent when rapid onset of analgesia is needed due to its delayed onset. 2 REFERENCES 1. Meloxicam: Selective COX-2 inhibition in clinical practice. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. December 21, 2004. Subscribe Now!

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ADA 2025: Advances in Type 2 Diabetes Management With Tirzepatide

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The presentation emphasized early intervention and personalized treatment plans in managing type 2 diabetes, shifting from "treating to failure" to "treating to target." It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes and carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors, with unknown risk in humans.

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Infliximab Biosimilar Initiation Has Increased in Pediatric IBD, Study Finds

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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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Analysis shows Yeztugo approval a ‘momentous step’ for HIV prevention

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How will RFK Jr’s American dream for vaccines play out? Gilead’s recently approved drug for HIV prevention, Yeztugo (lenacapavir), has the potential to transform the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) sector in the US, according to market analysts. Reports LOA and PTSR Model - GS-1720 in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

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Protecting Older Adults from Severe RSV: Key Challenges and the Importance of Prevention

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She emphasizes that treatment options are mostly supportive, making prevention through good hygiene and vaccination essential. Pharmacists play a crucial role in educating high-risk individuals about RSV risks and encouraging vaccination to reduce severe illness.