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09/22/2023
At what age do nearly all children in the US become infected with RSV?
At what age do nearly all children in the US become infected with RSV?
At what age do nearly all...
09/22/2023
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Talking Therapeutics
01/19/2023
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the...
01/19/2023
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Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
11/23/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance...
11/23/2022
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Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
Videos
04/19/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
04/19/2021
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New T-Cell Test to Detect COVID-19 Infection Risk and Sheds Light on the Future of Diagnostic Testing in Health Care
Interview
04/19/2021
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior...
04/19/2021
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Talking Therapeutics
03/03/2021
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr...
03/03/2021
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News
02/25/2021
Health organizations have begun sending doctors and nurses to apartment buildings and private homes to vaccinate homebound older adults, but the efforts are slow and spotty.
Health organizations have begun sending doctors and nurses to apartment buildings and private homes to vaccinate homebound older adults, but the efforts are slow and spotty.
Health organizations have begun...
02/25/2021
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Improving Vaccine Delivery, Operations
Interview
02/24/2021
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder, Luma Health, identifies what is lacking in vaccine delivery and operations, and offers tips for health administrators and health systems that are looking to improve their vaccine rollout.
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder, Luma Health, identifies what is lacking in vaccine delivery and operations, and offers tips for health administrators and health systems that are looking to improve their vaccine rollout.
Adnan Iqbal, CEO and co-founder,...
02/24/2021
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Headshot of Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
02/03/2021
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior...
02/03/2021
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Headshot of Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
01/21/2021
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD,...
01/21/2021
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News
01/13/2020
Authors of a new study evaluated the influenza vaccine’s effectiveness against laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations among older adults with COPD.
Authors of a new study evaluated the influenza vaccine’s effectiveness against laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations among older adults with COPD.
Authors of a new study evaluated...
01/13/2020
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News
11/25/2019
Amanda Balbi
“Understanding barriers to influenza vaccination can help the development of interventions to reduce influenza vaccine hesitancy, increase vaccination, and reduce influenza burden,” researchers wrote.
“Understanding barriers to influenza vaccination can help the development of interventions to reduce influenza vaccine hesitancy, increase vaccination, and reduce influenza burden,” researchers wrote.
“Understanding barriers to...
11/25/2019
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News
10/28/2019
Amanda Balbi
“This study reveals that [people living with HIV] may be at a substantial disadvantage in terms of receiving correct statin therapy for ASCVD risk reduction,” the researchers concluded.
“This study reveals that [people living with HIV] may be at a substantial disadvantage in terms of receiving correct statin therapy for ASCVD risk reduction,” the researchers concluded.
“This study reveals that [people...
10/28/2019
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News
09/11/2019
The American Thoracic Society has released a new clinical practice guideline on laboratory testing for the diagnosis of fungal infections in pulmonary and critical care practice.
The American Thoracic Society has released a new clinical practice guideline on laboratory testing for the diagnosis of fungal infections in pulmonary and critical care practice.
The American Thoracic Society...
09/11/2019
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News
09/26/2025
Hannah Musick
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among US adults aged 60 and older during the 2023 to 2024 season prevented an estimated 1930 deaths, 23 630 hospitalizations, and 18 326 emergency department visits—benefits that could triple with...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among US adults aged 60 and older during the 2023 to 2024 season prevented an estimated 1930 deaths, 23 630 hospitalizations, and 18 326 emergency department visits—benefits that could triple with...
Respiratory syncytial virus...
09/26/2025
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News
09/24/2025
Juliet Gallagher
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide Class II recall of bevacizumab (Avastin) Injection, 1.25mg/0.05mL, packaged in sterile single-dose syringes by Fagron Sterile Services, based in Wichita, Kansas.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide Class II recall of bevacizumab (Avastin) Injection, 1.25mg/0.05mL, packaged in sterile single-dose syringes by Fagron Sterile Services, based in Wichita, Kansas.
The US Food and Drug...
09/24/2025
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News
09/24/2025
Juliet Gallagher
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class II recall involving aripiprazole tablets, USP, 10 mg in 30-count bottles.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class II recall involving aripiprazole tablets, USP, 10 mg in 30-count bottles.
The US Food and Drug...
09/24/2025
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News
09/24/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has initiated a Class I recall of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 10 mg, packaged in 90-count bottles.
Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has initiated a Class I recall of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 10 mg, packaged in 90-count bottles.
Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc....
09/24/2025
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News
09/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Zydus Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled multiple lots of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection after FDA testing revealed out-of-specification degradation impurities.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled multiple lots of Succinylcholine Chloride Injection after FDA testing revealed out-of-specification degradation impurities.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals has...
09/16/2025
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News
09/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has voluntarily recalled Duloxetine 30 mg capsules after detecting a nitrosamine impurity above interim safety limits, affecting distribution in three US states.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has voluntarily recalled Duloxetine 30 mg capsules after detecting a nitrosamine impurity above interim safety limits, affecting distribution in three US states.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has...
09/16/2025
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News
09/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Exela Pharma Sciences has issued a Class II recall of its 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection after testing revealed out-of-specification arsenic levels.
Exela Pharma Sciences has issued a Class II recall of its 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection after testing revealed out-of-specification arsenic levels.
Exela Pharma Sciences has issued...
09/16/2025
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News
09/10/2025
Hannah Musick
A Class II recall has been issued for KIMMTRAK (tebentafusp-tebn) Injection due to subpotency, potentially reducing therapeutic effectiveness in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma.
A Class II recall has been issued for KIMMTRAK (tebentafusp-tebn) Injection due to subpotency, potentially reducing therapeutic effectiveness in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma.
A Class II recall has been...
09/10/2025
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News
09/10/2025
Hannah Musick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for multiple strengths of Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets due to the presence of a microorganism on polyester coil packaging, posing a potential contamination risk...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for multiple strengths of Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Tablets due to the presence of a microorganism on polyester coil packaging, posing a potential contamination risk...
The US Food and Drug...
09/10/2025
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News
09/10/2025
Hannah Musick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for multiple DermaRite antiseptic and topical products due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia, a dangerous bacteria that poses serious infection risks to vulnerable...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for multiple DermaRite antiseptic and topical products due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia, a dangerous bacteria that poses serious infection risks to vulnerable...
The US Food and Drug...
09/10/2025
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Insights

Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
01/19/2023
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the ongoing evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Dr Jennings reviews efficacy data on 2 non-antiviral drugs for the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
In light of new research and the...
01/19/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
11/23/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health regarding the efficacy of 2 monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Dr Jennings shares new guidance...
11/23/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
Videos
04/19/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
04/19/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
New T-Cell Test to Detect COVID-19 Infection Risk and Sheds Light on the Future of Diagnostic Testing in Health Care
Interview
04/19/2021
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior medical director, Adaptive Biotechnologies, discusses a recent T-cell test that was developed to help detect recent or past COVID-19 infection, explains how the test works, and details what this newly developed...
Sudeb Dalai, MD, PhD, senior...
04/19/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Talking Therapeutics
03/03/2021
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr Jennings breaks down the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains how to discuss them with patients.
In the first installment, Dr...
03/03/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
02/03/2021
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior director, Pharmacy Practice and Quality, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, reviews the recently released data on both the Novavax and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, discusses how these vaccines...
Michael Ganio, PharmD, senior...
02/03/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
Headshot of Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, on a dark blue background
Podcasts
01/21/2021
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, president and dean, Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses a video series that was recently created by the medical and health community for the medical and health community featuring physicians and nurses,...
Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD,...
01/21/2021
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Commentary
07/20/2020
“Together we will get through this challenging time in history and emerge stronger, healthier, wiser and hopefully even more grateful each day for the gift of life,” Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, expresses.
“Together we will get through this challenging time in history and emerge stronger, healthier, wiser and hopefully even more grateful each day for the gift of life,” Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, expresses.
“Together we will get through...
07/20/2020
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