Examining HER2 as a Treatment Target in Biliary Tract Cancer
Panelists discuss how HER2-targeted agents in biliary tract cancers include trastuzumab deruxtecan (an antibody-drug conjugate that acts like a “smart…
Exploring Different Treatment Options for Biliary Tract Cancer
Panelists discuss how first-line treatment typically involves gemcitabine-based cytotoxic chemotherapy (particularly gemcitabine with cisplatin) that has evolved to include chemo-immunotherapy…
The Role of Biomarkers in the Management of Biliary Tract Cancer
Panelists discuss how comprehensive next-generation sequencing is performed to identify key biomarkers including IDH1/2 mutations and FGFR2 fusions (predominantly in…
Hematologic Highlights from ASCO 2025: CARTITUDE-1 and STARGLO
The long-term outcomes from the CARTITUDE-1 trial in multiple myeloma and durable complete response data from the STARGLO trial in…
Four States Pass Laws Allowing OTC Ivermectin, More States Pending Legislation
States have expanded access to over-the-counter ivermectin, raising concerns among health experts about safety, misinformation, and self-medication risks.
Maternal Pro-Inflammatory Diet During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Offspring
A maternal pro-inflammatory diet during pregnancy raises the risk of offspring developing type 1 diabetes, highlighting the impact of nutrition…
Pharmaconutrition in Practice: How Pharmacists Can Lead the Way in Patient Nutrition and Wellness
Lara Zakaria, PharmD, introduced the topic of pharmaconutrition, urging pharmacists to integrate food, lifestyle, and gut health into patient care…
Lumateperone Submits Application for Schizophrenia Indication to FDA for Supplemental New Drug
Lumatperone showed a 63% reduction in relapse risk for patients with schizophrenia, promising improved patient stability and care.
Pharmacy Focus: Importance of Mental Health for Patients and Pharmacists Alike
Gustavo Alva, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, discusses the importance of mental health awareness among both pharmacists and patients.