Interviews

RSV, How Pharmacists Can Help Patients Prevent and Manage Infections

by Alivia Kaylor

As respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu), and COVID-19 cases surge across the United States, pharmacists are encouraged to use their advanced healthcare role to educate patients and caregivers about preventing the transmission...

Understanding the Rise of the Tripledemic, Vaccination Minimizes Risk

by Veronica Salib

As more and more providers warn against the tripledemic — including RSV, COVID, and influenza — it is crucial to understand the projections and impacts of these cases. Additionally, an in-depth understanding of the tools and...

Improving Clinical Trial Diversity Through Community and Pharmaceutical Relationships

by Veronica Salib

In the United States and worldwide, clinical trials play a vital role in developing, testing, approving, and rolling out medical interventions. In the US, the FDA monitors and regulates clinical trials, using the results to decide whether...

Anticipating the 2023 Biosimilar Boom

by Veronica Salib

A recent analysis by Vantage Market Research found that in 2021 the global biosimilars market was valued at $28.46 billion. Projections based on market trajectory predict that the market will surpass $103.94 billion by 2028. While...

How Can Providers Help Patients Navigate Increased Drug Costs?

by Veronica Salib

In a recent press release, GoodRx, a digital healthcare platform, launched Provider Mode. Provider Mode is a new experience that is specifically targeted to healthcare professionals (HCPs). PharmaNewsIntelligence interviewed Preeti Parikh,...

Exploring Psychedelics to Treat Mental Health Issues

by Veronica Salib

In recent years, psychedelics have been explored for pain management and treatment-resistant depression. While receiving criticism from the general public, clinicians and researchers are working tirelessly to prove the safety and efficacy...

Reimagining the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

by Veronica Salib

Workforce optimization, compliance challenges, and supply chain disruptions are all issues that plague the global pharmaceutical supply chain — an essential part of the healthcare system. Because global pharmaceutical supply chain...

HHS Grants $15 Million to Certified Behavioral Health Clinics

by Veronica Salib

On October 18, 2022, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its plans to allocate new funding to combat the mental health crisis. Under the guidance of the Biden administration and the Bipartisan Safer...

How to Integrate Remote Patient Monitoring Across Cancer Care Settings

by Veronica Salib

In recent years, remote patient monitoring tools have gained traction as they have been introduced and integrated into patient care. The uptick in the use of remote patient monitoring tools and platforms was driven, in part, by travel...

Understanding the Complexities Associated with IgA Nephropathy

by Veronica Salib

According to the Mayo Clinic, IgA nephropathy — sometimes referred to as Berger’s disease — is an autoimmune disease in which an antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up in the kidneys, leading to local...

How Brain-in-a-Dish Technology Can Impact the Treatment of MDD

by Veronica Salib

According to the WHO, major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most common illness, affecting approximately 280 million people worldwide. That said, treating depression presents a unique challenge for providers. With several medications...

Bridging Surgical Treatment and Chemoradiation for Glioblastoma Patients

by Veronica Salib

On October 11, 2022, GT Medical announced the first participant enrolled in the GammaTile Enhanced Stupp ALTernative (GESTALT) trial. While this trial is still in its infancy, if the results are favorable, it may influence protocols for...

How Can Remote Patient Monitoring Improve OUD Care?

by Veronica Salib

Opioid use disorder (OUD) has become a very prevalent substance abuse issue. According to the CDC, approximately 75% of overdoses in 2022 involved an opioid in the United States. The pharmaceutical industry has contributed significantly to...

How Digital Health Solutions Can Address Shortages in Mental Healthcare

by Veronica Salib

In any given year, approximately 21 million people in the United States will experience one depressive episode. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression rates are most prevalent in adults between 18 and 25. Despite...

Combining Existing Drugs Introduced New Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

by Veronica Salib

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a subset of the NIH, estimates that nearly one million people in the United States have Parkinson’s disease. Considering the ever-aging population and the increased risk of...

How Biomarker Research Has Brought Scientists Closer to an HIV Vaccine

by Veronica Salib

In a recent article published in Nature Medicine, researchers shared information on new biomarkers to develop HIV prevention tools. This publication highlighted research from the Antibody Mediated Prevention (AMP) trials. It is thought...

Understanding Antimicrobial Stewardship and Applications in Healthcare

by Veronica Salib

Antimicrobial stewardship is a plan to improve antibiotic use and prescription. Many organizations, such as Children's Hospital Colorado, are working to enhance antimicrobial stewardship practices. Michael Bozzella, DO, infectious...

Biosimilars Have Saved $12.6 Billion in the US between 2014 and 2022

by Veronica Salib

Biosimilars are gaining new traction in the pharmaceutical industry as a tool for providers and patients to manage diseases. The National Cancer Institute defines a biosimilar drug as a “biological drug that is very much like another...

Gates Foundation Funds Refillable Birth Control Development

by Veronica Salib

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently granted $625,803 to Celanese — a chemical company focused on chemical intermediates, engineered materials, polymers, emulsions, and specialty food ingredients — to research and...