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HealthDay Reports: Record-High Numbers of New COVID-19 Cases Seen in 14 States

United States Sees Continued Drop in New COVID-19 Cases

Current decline in infections most pronounced in the Midwest

Long-term proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased risk of fundic gland polyps

Review Links PPI Use With Risk of Fundic Gland Polyps

Proton pump inhibitor therapy may also be associated with increased risk of gastric cancer
For chronic migraine

Meta-Analysis: Botulinum A Tops Placebo for Chronic Migraine

Frequency of chronic migraines significantly reduced after three months; QoL improved

Major Trial of Monkeypox Treatment TPOXX to Launch in Africa

TPOXX is currently only approved to treat smallpox but has been used to treat infections during global monkeypox outbreak

An appointment-based model which synchronizes medication refills to improve medication adherence is associated with improvement in medication-taking behavior

Medication Adherence Up With Refill Synchronization Model

Improvement in medication-taking behavior; cost savings over one year for HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia
Recommendations for counseling adolescents about contraception are presented in a committee opinion published in the August issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

ACOG Issues Guidelines for Teen Contraception Counseling

Ob-gyns should address contraceptive needs, expectations, and concerns, regardless of patient age
Maraviroc-containing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis regimens are well tolerated for preventing HIV infection in uninfected women

Maraviroc-Containing HIV PrEP Regimens Safe, Well Tolerated

MVC-containing regimens well tolerated compared with TDF-FTC in HIV-uninfected women in U.S.
Pharmacy specialists play a critical role in preparing for and responding to disastrous events

ASHP: Key Role for Pharmacists in Natural, Man-Made Disasters

Session describes how to prepare, respond, and evaluate natural and man-made disasters

FDA Expands Approval of Jardiance for Patients With Heart Failure

Jardiance received approval to reduce the risk for cardiovascular death and hospitalization for patients with heart failure

Incidence of A-Fib Reduced With Vitamin D₃ Supplementation

Risk for atrial fibrillation lower with 1,600 IU/day and 3,200 IU/day vitamin D3 supplementation