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May 7th 2025
Patients with myelofibrosis who stopped ruxolitinib on the first day of conditioning did not show higher rates of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).
Psilocybin at the Crossroads: Regulatory Barriers and the Pharmacist’s Role in Palliative Innovation
May 6th 2025Abigail Thomas, PharmD, and Lee A. Kral, PharmD, discuss the evolving role of psilocybin-assisted therapy in palliative care, highlighting current evidence, safety concerns, and how pharmacists can guide patient selection, manage drug interactions, and support education as the therapy moves closer to clinical use.
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Pharmacist-Led Care in Palliative Settings: Using Anticholinergics Thoughtfully and Compassionately
May 5th 2025Diana Violanti, PharmD, and Pamela S. Moore, PharmD, BCGP, discuss the nuanced use of anticholinergic agents for managing terminal secretions at end of life, highlighting practical considerations, timing, safety concerns such as delirium, and the limited yet evolving evidence supporting their role in palliative care.
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As evidence grows for psilocybin-assisted therapy’s effectiveness in treating mental health and addiction, efforts are increasingly focused on ensuring equitable access—particularly for underserved communities disproportionately affected by systemic barriers and public health crises.
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Tariffs, Tensions, and Transformation: Pharmacy at a Crossroads
May 2nd 2025Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, discusses how looming tariffs, vaccine misinformation, and rising drug costs are straining public health pharmacy efforts, while also sparking new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and community-centered care amid uncertainty.
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Fellowship Focus: Elevating Pediatric Medication Safety Through Data, AI, and Collaboration
April 28th 2025Ochsner Children’s Hospital, in partnership with ISMP, has launched a fellowship to advance pediatric medication safety through hands-on training in key competencies, national safety strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative tools such as AI and data dashboards.
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