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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About Measles in 2025

IDStewardship

In this article a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist reviews five things for pharmacists to know about measles in 2025. That information was utilized to develop this article. People born before 1957 are considered immune, because the vaccine was given to such a large percentage of that population. Authored By: Timothy P.

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Tackling immune-mediated disease with CAR Tregs

European Pharmaceutical Review

Recognising the potential of CAR T cells to act as highly targeted therapeutics, several biotechnology companies – including Sangamo Therapeutics – have established development pipelines of CAR T regulatory cells (Tregs) that aim to tackle immune?mediated What are Tregs and how are they applicable to immune-mediated disease?

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Researchers highlight ‘concerning gaps’ in measles immunity among hospital staff

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In a letter published in The Lancet , researchers from the University of Birmingham highlighted the ‘concerning gap’ in measles immunity among healthcare workers in the UK, with as many as one in five not fully immunised against the infection. In both cohorts, the researchers found that measles immunity is currently suboptimal.

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Researchers highlight ‘concerning gaps’ in measles immunity among hospital staff

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In a letter published in The Lancet , researchers from the University of Birmingham highlighted the ‘concerning gap’ in measles immunity among healthcare workers in the UK, with as many as one in five not fully immunised against the infection. In both cohorts, the researchers found that measles immunity is currently suboptimal.

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Alzheimer’s vaccine granted Fast Track designation

European Pharmaceutical Review

AC Immune SA has received Fast Track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its anti-amyloid beta (Abeta) active immunotherapy vaccine candidate for Alzheimer’s disease. The anti-Abeta therapy “specifically targets the most toxic forms of Abeta” according to Dr Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune SA.

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Is albumin the key to successful nasal vaccines?

European Pharmaceutical Review

The University of Minnesota researchers tested the technology on mice and non-human primates and found that the vaccine generated strong immune responses, paving the way for further study and development of nasal vaccines. This is because they can trigger immune responses in the primary areas of infection – the nose, mouth and lungs.

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7 health benefits of raspberry leaf tea

The Checkup by Singlecare

Antioxidants are often associated with a healthy immune system, but they may also stave off disease by protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. Its anti-inflammatory benefits to oral mucosal conditions may be due to the presence of tannins and flavonoids, a review article suggests.