Topical Minoxidil Improves Hair Growth in 87% of Pediatric Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Pharmacy Times
MARCH 18, 2024
The FDA-approved topical and oral agent is currently indicated for adult patients with patterned alopecia.
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Pharmacy Times
MARCH 18, 2024
The FDA-approved topical and oral agent is currently indicated for adult patients with patterned alopecia.
Pharmacy Times
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Topical niacinamide stabilizes the skin's outer barrier, reducing water loss and improving moisture levels in the epidermis.
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Pharmacy Times
DECEMBER 19, 2023
This approval makes birch triterpenes the first treatment for wounds associated with junctional epidermolysis bullosa to be approved by the FDA.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 30, 2022
At the 2022 Drug Information Association (DIA) annual meeting last week, it was inspiring to connect with fellow research and development (R&D) stakeholders, regulators, health and digital data partners and more to navigate challenges in drug development that impact patients globally. Patient journey. Patient access.
IDStewardship
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Article posted 13 December 2023 Artificial intelligence is a hot topic today. At all of the major conferences lately there seem to be well-attended lectures on the topic and often it will be even mentioned if not the in the keynote speech. In terms of pharmacy education research on the topic of AI, there is not a lot out there.
Drug Topics
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Winner of SingleCare's Best of the Best: Best Pharmacist, Nguyen joined Drug Topics® to discuss how he's helped patients during adverse conditions and what makes for a successful patient encounter.
Drug Topics
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Winner of SingleCare's Best of the Best: Best Pharmacy Technician, Santon joined Drug Topics® to discuss what pharmacy technicians can do for patients and why it's so important to her for every patient to afford their medication.
Drug Topics
APRIL 7, 2023
Dupilumab monotherapy plus concomitant topical corticosteroids can improve signs, symptoms, and patient health-related quality of life.
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 3, 2024
This week on "Podnosis," we are exploring a topic that hits close to home for many: the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ patients, particularly trans men, when seeking healthcare services. | This week on "Podnosis," we are exploring a topic that hits close to home for many: the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ patients, particularly trans men, (..)
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Drug Topics® is joined by Dr. Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer at Ananda professional to discuss what CBD is used for mental health, where research should go next, and how to ensure that patients are getting effective CBD products.
Fierce Pharma
JANUARY 24, 2024
It’s been four years since Japan Tobacco snagged approval in its home country for its topical JAK inhibitor delgoci | It’s been four years since Japan Tobacco snagged approval in its home country for its topical JAK inhibitor delgocitinib to treat atopic dermatitis.
Drug Topics
AUGUST 31, 2022
Drug Topics® is joined by Joseph Mann, MSN, FNP-C, to discuss pharmacy’s fast-expanding role in COVID care, variant BA.5’s 5’s diagnostic impact, and the benefits of different tests available — including how technology behind a smartphone-integrated home test creates a fluid experience for patients.
PharmaVoice
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Despite lower-than-expected demand for a competing treatment, DBV’s chief medical officer says the company’s topical skin patch could be a game-changing option for patients.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 26, 2024
From clinician trust to algorithm accuracy and patient privacy, there’s significant uncertainty about AI’s potential and impact in the healthcare sector, a topic that garnered considerable attention at this year’s South by Southwest conference.
Drug Topics
JULY 26, 2023
Ycanth (cantharidin) was approved for the topical treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older as an in-office administered therapy.
Drug Topics
MARCH 27, 2023
Drug Topics® is joined by Thomas W. Taylor, the owner of Williamsburg Drug, for a conversation about starting an independent pharmacy, maintaining patient relationships, and more.
PQA
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
PQA and the Patient Advocate Foundation convened a diverse group of patients and pharmacy stakeholders in 2022 to identify and prioritize patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) topics and evidence needed to improve social determinants of health (SDOH) screening and interventions in the pharmacy setting.
Pharmacy Times
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Researcher suggests that medications for high blood pressure may be useful in treating patients with slow-onset IgA nephropathy, a topic he will present on this weekend at ASN Kidney Week in Orlando, Florida.
Drug Topics
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Goldman, RPh, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, discusses topics to address with patients to ensure appropriate self-administration of insulin. Jennifer D.
STAT
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Abridge sells an AI tool that rapidly transcribes and summarizes doctors’ conversations with patients in a hospital’s electronic health records software. The startup, Abridge, also has an unlikely cheerleader: Paul Ricci, the former head of Nuance, the service from Microsoft it competes with.
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JUNE 19, 2023
Topical roflumilast is being increasingly trialled for a number of skin conditions but how effective is it, and will it take centre stage in the field of dermatology? But how effective is topical roflumilast in the management of skin diseases? Psoriasis management Topical roflumilast 0.3% foam in patients with the condition.
Drug Topics
AUGUST 31, 2022
Drug Topics® sits down with George Euson, whose decades of experience in regulatory compliance for the pharmacy industry provide an insider's perspective on threats your business — and your patients — face today.
pharmaphorum
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Topicals — creams, ointments, foams, and lotions applied directly to the affected areas of the skin — don’t get nearly as much TV time as their systemic biologic counterparts, the self-injectables with catchy theme songs, where the smiley and sleeveless walk confidently down the street and/or swim. How to quantify severity.
Therapeutics Education Collaboration
MARCH 15, 2024
In episode 567, Mike and James revisit the old topic of industry influence on health care providers. We go over the issues, the nuances and some of the latest evidence around the interactions, the influence, and patient perceptions.
Drug Topics
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Drug Topics sat down with Marvin Richardson, CEO of iA, a company that develops software to help patients and pharmacists, to discuss burnout in pharmacy, how the industry can improve, what will happen if it doesn’t, and how iA is working to make the job easier for pharmacists.
pharmaphorum
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In this third instalment of the five-part, festive series of the pharmaphorum podcast, web editor Nicole Raleigh speaks with Mark Andrews, investment director of life sciences funds at British Patient Capital (BPC), discussing the vitally hot topic of investment in life sciences.
Pharmacy Times
JULY 17, 2023
A panel at the Advanced Topics for Oncology Pharmacy Professionals Summit discusses strategies to address patients’ fears and distrust of the medical and scientific community.
Pharmaceutical Technology
JULY 19, 2022
as a topical treatment of nonsegmental vitiligo in adults and paediatric patients aged 12 years and above. Opzelura is a topical formulation of a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. With the latest development, Opzelura has became the first treatment for repigmentation in patients with vitiligo to receive FDA approval.
The Checkup by Singlecare
JANUARY 16, 2024
Triamcinolone acetonide cream is one of the most popular topical steroids prescribed to treat eczema. Triamcinolone acetonide is one of the most popular topical steroids given for atopic dermatitis, or eczema,” says George Han, MD, Ph.D., a dermatologist at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York. live with this condition.
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JULY 27, 2023
A network meta-analysis of 221 randomised controlled trials with over 65,000 patients, has confirmed that oral isotretinoin is the most effective acne treatment. Acne can be managed with broad range of topical and oral agents including antibiotics and even aldosterone receptor antagonists such as spironolactone.
Drug Store News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Dapsone Gel is a sulfone indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients aged 9 years old and older.
STAT
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Lawmakers brought up 23 different bills on the topic, many of which are drafts that haven’t been introduced. If Congress does not act before the end of the year, Medicare will cut payments to doctors in certain rural areas and laboratories that run tests used in caring for patients.
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 26, 2023
Krystal Biotech has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for topical gene therapy VYJUVEK to treat dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) in adults and in children aged six months and above. Patients with DEB have extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears with minor trauma or friction such as scratching or rubbing.
Drug Store News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Epiduo Forte is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years old and older.
PharmExec
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Indication of Adbry (tralokinumab-ldrm) expanded to include patients 12 to 17 years of age with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or for whom those therapies are not advisable.
indispensable health
AUGUST 14, 2023
Introduction In the fast-paced and intricate world of healthcare, seamless coordination between various departments is crucial to ensure quality patient care and effective administration. Every minute saved can be channeled into making strategic decisions, enhancing patient care, or addressing critical issues.
Board Vitals - Pharmacist
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The PRITE covers a broad range of topics within the field of psychiatry. Administered annually, it covers a wide array of topics to ensure a well-rounded evaluation of a resident’s understanding of psychiatry. What is the PRITE ? What is the PRITE ? Let’s break down the latest PRITE blueprint : A.
BioPharm
MAY 25, 2023
FDA has approved the first topical gene therapy product for treating wounds in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
European Pharmaceutical Review
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The European Commission has approved Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) for atopic dermatitis patients 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40kg, who are candidates for systemic therapy. The Phase III clinical development programme, which involved some 1,300 patients, also evaluated the safety profile of lebrikizumab.
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
JANUARY 16, 2023
Lebrikizumab targets interleukin (IL)-13 and in combination with topical steroids appears effective in moderate to severe atopic eczema. Both emollients and topical corticosteroids (topical steroids) are used to manage mild to moderate disease whereas systemic therapy and or phototherapy is recommended for those with more severe disease.
The Checkup by Singlecare
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Patients affected by this skin disease span all ages and genders, often having a family history of the condition and many times having an associated risk factor like obesity, smoking, and alcohol use. Vtama offers another topical treatment option to help avoid the topical corticosteroid side effect of skin atrophy or thinning.
STAT
MAY 19, 2023
The therapy, known as Vyjuvek and made by Krystal Biotech, will soon be available for patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a genetic disease that causes painful blisters and persistent wounds. Patients with the condition live covered in bandages to try to stop new blisters from forming and to dress their wounds.
STAT
MAY 22, 2023
I once saw a patient who came to the emergency room with injuries that were clearly related to domestic violence. While facing the computer screen, the nurse asked the patient a series of sensitive questions, including one about whether she had experienced domestic violence. Read the rest…
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 2, 2023
Soligenix has signed an exclusive option agreement with Silk Road Therapeutics for the right to acquire Pentoxifylline (PTX) topical formulation intended to treat mucocutaneous ulcers in Behçet’s disease (BD) patients. Patients applied the PTX mucoadhesive gel four times a day for up to 14 days for treating current mouth ulcers.
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