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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. Zanubrutinib demonstrated sustained efficacy in CLL with del(17p), emphasizing the importance of BTK inhibitors in high-risk hematologic malignancies.

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

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Meloxicam injection (Xifyrm; Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc) received FDA approval for use in adults for the management of moderate-to-severe pain, either alone or in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) analgesics.

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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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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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Anti-TNFs remain the only FDA-approved class for pediatric IBD, prompting biosimilar use for cost and accessibility. Further research is needed on the clinical impact, treatment longevity, and cost implications of biosimilar use in pediatric IBD.

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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.