Combination Therapy With Azelastine/Fluticasone Superior to Monotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis
The combination of intranasal azelastine plus fluticasone is more effective in reducing symptom scores in patients with allergic rhinitis.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
Insurance Type Affects Adult Vaccination Practices, Says Survey
Rates of physician recommendation, administration, and referral related to vaccination differed in adult patients depending on the type of insurance they had.
Not so Inactive: Excipients in Medications May Trigger Adverse Reactions
A team of investigators from both Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data on thousands of inactive ingredients in approved medications to further characterize them and enhance our knowledge of their safety.
Experimental ‘Universal’ Influenza Vaccine Being Evaluated in Healthy Volunteers
The NIH has announced the initiation of a phase 1 clinical trial assessing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a “universal” influenza vaccine candidate, H1ssF_3928, in healthy adult patients.
Feasibility of At-Home Use Injectable Tx for Severe Asthma Assessed
Of the total 573 APFS dispensed, 1 malfunctioned and 1 was considered nonfunctional because it was not returned. The study authors also reported that patient-use error only led to 2 unsuccessful at-home administrations.
ICS Therapy May Not Be Enough for Asthma Patients With Elevated Eosinophils
The study aimed to determine the association between ICS therapy adherence and the occurrence of asthma exacerbations in patients with high blood eosinophil levels.
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