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1 day ago | drugtopics.com | Ashley Gallagher |Lauren B. Angelo

This interview was recorded on June 4, 2025, at 11:00 am. Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, associate dean of academic affairs at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, highlights significant concerns about the evolving landscape of COVID-19 vaccine policy, particularly focusing on the complex challenges surrounding vaccine access, recommendations, and public perception.

1 day ago | drugtopics.com | Ashley Gallagher

Simvastatin did not show additional antidepressive effects when added to escitalopram for patients who have obesity and major depressive disorder, according to results of a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

2 days ago | drugtopics.com | Ashley Gallagher |Lauren B. Angelo

This interview was recorded on June 4, 2025, at 11:00 am. The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation is set to remain monovalent, targeting the JN.1 lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with a preference for the LP8.1 strain.

2 days ago | drugtopics.com | Ashley Gallagher

Microvascular complications due to type 2 diabetes (T2D) contribute to cognitive impairment and depression, according to results of a study published in Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome.

3 days ago | drugtopics.com | Keith Loria

Natural disasters bring more than just immediate danger—they also pose serious risks to heart health, especially for patients managing chronic conditions. Limited access to healthy food, clean water, and medical care only makes things worse. Patients may also struggle with taking their medications on time if pharmacies are closed or prescriptions are lost. Therefore, pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring continuity of care for heart patients during and after a natural disaster.