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1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski

Pharmacists exhibited successful capabilities of collaboration with other health care professionals in a primary care clinic, according to data published in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal.1 The researchers’ findings underscore the dynamic aspects of these relationships and pharmacists’ abilities in medication management. “Interprofessional care is endorsed by professionals and policymakers alike as the model for health service delivery in Canada,” wrote the authors.

1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski

With significant progress made in researchers’ understanding of dermatological diseases, a pathway has been made for the development of targeted vaccines, according to data published in Vaccines.1“Dermatological vaccines have emerged as critical tools in preventing and managing a wide spectrum of skin conditions ranging from infectious diseases to malignancies,” wrote the authors.

1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Ashley Gallagher

The FDA approved dupilumab (Dupixent) for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid in adults.1 “Until now, treating bullous pemphigoid was very challenging for elderly patients struggling with the debilitating impact of blisters and lesions and potentially comorbid conditions,” Alyssa Johnsen, MD, PhD, global therapeutic area head of immunology and oncology development at Sanofi, said in a news release.1 “By addressing 2 central drivers of the underlying type 2 inflammation that contributes to...

1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Brian Nowosielski

Through facilitation of social determinants of health (SDOH), human functioning, and rehabilitation, researchers support introducing “social dermatology” within the skin-care space, according to a study published in Acta Dermato-Venereologica.1“Increasing evidence supports the idea that SDOH, eg, educational attainment, employment, and community context, directly affect health status,” wrote authors of the study.

1 week ago | drugtopics.com | Ashley Gallagher

In a new systematic review and meta-analysis, investigators found a positive association between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), raising awareness about the potential risks to cardiovascular health for cannabis users.1In an editorial published in Heart, the authors write that there has been frequent cannabis use increasing in several countries as many believe it is a safe and effective way to relieve pain despite evidence of health risks.