Jill Murphy, Assistant Editor

In partnership with a team of medical centers, universities, and private industries, Emmes, a scientific research company, will support the development of a “universal influenza vaccine” that could provide longer-lasting protection than the current vaccines available, according to a company press release. The vaccine would also combat a wider variety of influenza viruses.

Staying on top of oral hygiene may be connected to a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF), according to a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Since 2005, the CDC has enforced National Influenza Vaccination Week to emphasize the importance of continuing flu vaccination even through the winter months. Although it is the holiday season, the CDC and other organizations want to remind the general public that it is never a bad time to get your flu vaccine. Sam Nass, PharmD, MBS and Walgreens Immunizations Manager weighed in on the subject in an interview with Pharmacy Times®.

Starting December 2, midazolam (Nayzilam, UCB) will be available at retail pharmacies for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity that are distinct from a patient’s usual seizure pattern with epilepsy.

Each November, members of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) community come together to focus on increasing awareness of the respiratory condition.

Officials from the FDA have approved MiSight 1-day contact lenses (CooperVision), a daily wear, single use contact lens indicated for the use of myopia management. This is the first and only FDA-approved product clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia, or near-sightedness, when initially prescribed for children 8-12 years old.

The shoe is designed to be easy to clean, simple to take on and off, and equipped with fit, cushioning, and traction systems to meet physical and mental hospital conditions.

Scholastic, the children’s publishing and media company, is working with the FDA to develop new youth e-cigarette prevention resources for schools and have launched the first resources for middle school students.

According to a study published by JAMA Dermatology, cases of melanoma in the United States among adolescents and young adults has declined from 2006-2015, suggesting that public-health efforts advocating sun protection are changing behaviors among the younger generations.

A study conducted by the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Sydney, Australia found that intranasally administered naloxone can reverse opioid overdose, but not as efficiently as intramuscularly administered naloxone can.

Louisiana and Nevada show the highest flu activity in the first monthly report from the Walgreens Flu Index for October, which shows increased incidence of the flu compared with last year.

NPs are able to work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as a hospital, physician’s office, or a clinic. Their functions include diagnosing patients, performing physical exams, dispensing medications to patients and more. Unlike a registered nurse (RN), NPs are able to hold decision-making authority similar to a physician.

According to a new study by researchers at The Lundquist Institute and the University of Rochester, e-cigarette or vaping use can damage the lungs after as little as 3 days of use.

Crowdsourcing a medical diagnosis for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) throughout various health communities on the Internet has become a new trend, a JAMA study showed.

Sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of the population, according to researchers at the NIH. In addition, the study found that sesame antibody testing accurately predicts whether a child with food allergy is allergic to sesame.

Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that people with dementia, whose parents also had dementia, develop symptoms an average of six years earlier than their parents.

Walgreens has officially launched their Flu Index for the 2019-2020 influenza season. The index provides different categories to view, including the Most Recent Flu Index, Search by DMA Market, Top 10 States, and 2018-2019 Flu Index Time Lapse. The index is updated each week to accurately depict each market area and territory of flu activity in the country.

According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. On October 26, 2019 health care organizations across the country are participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to help address this public safety and public health issue.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, actress Jennifer Garner shared a video of herself at her annual mammogram appointment on Instagram, hoping to encourage others to make their appointment and get checked.

Researchers have found a diabetes-associated gene, called transcription factor 7-like 2 (Tcf7l2) that regulates the response to nicotine in the brain.

Officials from the FDA have approved Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s asenapine (Secuado) transdermal system, which is the first-and-only transdermal patch for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia, according to the company.

RSV is defined as a common respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms. This virus can be serious, especially in infants and older adults.

A recent study has revealed that just under half of the US population fears random mass shootings and terrorist attacks.

Researchers found that increasing treatment coverage for eating disorders (ED) could substantially reduce the mortality associated with common psychiatric disorders.

A study published by the American Journal of Psychiatry found a possible treatment for patients suffering severe insomnia with suicidal thoughts.

NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person NAMI Basics, a free, six-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for adolescents aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

A study led by researchers at the University of San Francisco found that young adults who are food insecure are more likely to suffer from disorders associated with high body mass index and obstructive airway diseases, like asthma.

Juul Labs, an e-cigarette company headquartered in San Francisco, will end its support for a ballot measure that would suspend the sale of e-cigarettes in the city, if approved.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that physicians need to monitor older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their drinking habits.

Seventeen million children and adults in the United States are currently living with ADHD, a neurodevelopment disorder that is defined by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Each October, ADHD Awareness Month is recognized with different events, activities, and resources to continue shining the light on the condition.