Ryan Marotta, Assistant Editor

In recognition of his dedication to improving his patients’ health through individualized care, George Bethel, RPh, has been named the 2017 winner of the Walmart Pharmacist Excellence in Patient Care Award.

Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in June 2017.

Although moderate drinking is commonly thought to lower an individual’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared with heavy drinking or abstinence, the results of a recent study suggest that these protective benefits may only extend to certain heart conditions.

The results of a recent study indicate that patients with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, are significantly more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than the general population.

A recent study has found that women who consume a diet associated with chronic inflammation as adolescents or young adults may face a heightened risk of premenopausal breast cancer.

Although current guidelines indicate that women at average risk do not need to be screened for cervical cancer after age 65, the results of a recent study suggest that women up to age 85 can benefit from these screenings.

The use of vaginal progesterone in women who are pregnant with twins and have a short cervix can reduce the risk of preterm birth, neonatal complications, and neonatal death, according to the results of a recent study.

Error reporting systems help to promote a culture of open communication in pharmacy.

Although error reporting systems can prove to be important tools in improving medication safety, these systems are not used to their full potential, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

As the primary stewards of their patients’ medication care, pharmacists are ideally placed to identify and reduce harmful medication-related events, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

Metastatic urothelial carcinoma drug among key approvals from May 2017.

Rheumatoid arthritis drug among key FDA drug approvals from last month.

Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in May 2017.

Although many recent pharmacy school graduates will face an evolving profession and a competitive job market, the latest figures from the Pharmacist Demand Indicator indicate that there is currently a greater demand for pharmacists than there was last year.

Although contact lenses are often considered to be safer for patients’ eyes than ocular surgery, the results of a recent study suggest that undergoing LASIK carries a lower risk of infection than wearing contacts over time.

Although the US department of health and human services recommends that individuals with high blood pressure limit their sodium intake to 1500 mg per day, recent study results presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session have indicated that sodium consumption has increased among these patients.

Intensive treatment focused on lowering systolic blood pressure could lead to significant reductions in mortality rates, according to the results of a recent study published in Circulation.

The results of a recent study published in the American Journal of Hypertension demonstrate that children with high levels of uric acid are more likely to develop high blood pressure than those with normal uric acid levels.

Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in April 2017.

In celebration of Star Wars Day, here are a few quotes from the saga that pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians may find particularly relatable or motivational.

Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in March 2017.

Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in March 2017.

Failing to secure sufficient support for their proposed Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement, Republicans leaders have pulled the American Health Care Act (AHCA) from the House floor, cancelling a scheduled vote on the health care legislation

A recent study has indicated that even small amounts of exercise can have psychological benefits for adults who experience ADHD symptoms.

Although children and teenagers who are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as dangerous driving and drug use, a recent study has suggested that the use of ADHD medications could help prevent these behaviors.

Patients with epilepsy are more likely to commit suicide than individuals without the condition, according to the results of a recent CDC study.

Antipsychotic medications may do more harm than good in patients with Parkinson’s disease, with a recent study indicating that the use of these drugs can lead to a heightened mortality risk in this population.

A recent study has suggested that starting patients on multiple sclerosis medication soon after they show initial signs of the disease could prolong the time before the condition becomes fully diagnosable.

Throughout her studies at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy (OUCOP), Wei Kwan Yuet has demonstrated her talents as a leader and future health care provider.

Leaders of several prominent medical organizations have voiced their opposition to the proposed bill aimed at replacing the Affordable Care Act.