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HIV Infection

RX Note

Introduction HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus that was recognized as the causative agent of AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). 2 types of human HIV exist: HIV-1 and HIV-2. 2 types of human HIV exist: HIV-1 and HIV-2.

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Gilead hit with FDA clinical hold for batch of HIV trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a clinical hold on several of Gilead’s trials evaluating two HIV treatment candidates, though the rest of the drugmaker’s diverse pipeline remains unaffected. Gilead is considered the leading big pharma in HIV treatments. Shares in Nasdaq-listed Gilead opened 0.3%

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ADA 2025: Advances in Type 2 Diabetes Management With Tirzepatide

Pharmacy Times

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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Impact of Patient Access to Care on Rates of Febrile Neutropenia Post Inpatient Administration of a Colony-Stimulating Factor

Pharmacy Times

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

Pharmacy Times

The convenience of once-daily dosing and a rapid IV bolus administration may offer workflow efficiencies in hospital or surgical settings, where minimizing polypharmacy and streamlining medication administration are important goals. 2 REFERENCES 1.

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Protecting Older Adults from Severe RSV: Key Challenges and the Importance of Prevention

Pharmacy Times

She emphasizes that treatment options are mostly supportive, making prevention through good hygiene and vaccination essential. Pharmacy Times: What are the key challenges in managing the high burden of RSV hospitalizations in older adults, and what broader strategies are needed to address them?

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Pharmacists Have a Crucial Role Helping Patients With ATTR-CM Navigate Treatment With Tafamidis

Pharmacy Times

Tafamidis, a selective transthyretin stabilizer, significantly reduces mortality and hospitalizations in ATTR-CM patients. SHOW MORE Pharmacists can help oversee the treatment process to ensure patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) are adhering to tafamidis.