With new health hazards ever-emerging and familiar obstacles taking on a whole new lease of life, it’s been quite a year for the sector. But against this gruelling climate, a set of ground breakers, motivators, and challengers have been shaping the face of pharmacy for the better – and it’s time to celebrate their efforts [...]
For older adults, dry mouth can be a common side effect of prescribed medications. Having dry mouth means you don't have enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. The condition can lead to problems chewing, eating, swallowing, and even talking. What’s more, dry mouth puts you at higher risk for tooth decay and [...]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Calquence (acalabrutinib) for the treatment of adults with mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least one prior therapy. ‘Mantle cell lymphoma is a particularly aggressive cancer,’ said Richard Pazdur, MD, Director of the FDA’s Oncology Centre of Excellence and acting director of [...]
