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COVID-19 Affects Development of Medical DevicesCompanies, FDA caught unaware by surge in virus cases, leading to shortage of critical items.
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How Pharmacists Can Help Protect Patients’ Skin From Sunburn, Skin CancerPharmacists can offer valuable information about sunburn, sunscreen, and skin cancer screening and provide OTC recommendations on sunburn treatment and prevention.
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Assisting Older Adults With Medication Use Can Reduce ErrorsAreas of focus include drug discrepancies during transitions of care, polypharmacy, and promotion of self-management.
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Impact of the Specialty Pharmacy Care Model on Patient OutcomesThe extra surveillance by a specialty pharmacy teams allows for faster initiation of therapy, earlier recognition of adverse effects, and promotes patient safety.
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Therapeutics Treat Patients Who Test Positive for COVID-19Monoclonal antibodies and emerging agents may avert severe illness, especially for high-risk individuals.
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Paxlovid’s Double-Edged Sword: Treating COVID-19 and the Risk of Viral Load ReboundThe conversation of VLR has sparked a discussion as to whether or not other COVID-19 treatment agents are associated with a surge in symptoms and if so, how those agents compare with the rebound effect of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.
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Pharmacists as Advocates: How the MIP Model Supports Access, Adherence, and OutcomesMedically integrated pharmacies improve collaboration, patient care, communication, and therapy management.
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Put Me In, Coach: Mobile Health for Diabetes ManagementHealth coaches supporting remote pharmacist services can improve diabetes disparities.
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Staying Ahead of Headache Management: Tips for Pharmacists on Patient RecommendationsPharmacists can play a vital role in educating patients about headaches and can help to limit their impact on the patient.
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Fertility Preservation in Pediatric and Young Adult Oncology: Navigating Gonadotoxicity and Treatment StrategiesThere are gonadotoxic risks of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery that are important to discuss with patients.
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During Summer Months, Counsel Patients on Preventing Lyme DiseaseEducation about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial
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Research Shows Supporting Gut-Lung Axis Can Prevent Lung DiseasePeople have been taking probiotics to support digestive health for centuries, but researchers in the pulmonary field have turned their attention toward how microbiome science can be used to support the lungs.
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Three Key Services Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Provide Patients: Are You Taking Advantage?Studies show that patients who are introduced to patient support programs through digital platforms are more likely to use support services.
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Optimizing Infusion Chair Time for Oncology Trials: Follow-Up StudyThis study evaluated factors affecting the duration of the infusion appointment times for 392 clinical trial patients.
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Renally Relevant Drug List Could Be an Effective Tool in Treatment Plans for Renal Insufficient PatientsProviders must carefully prescribe, monitor, and adjust renally relevant drug lists in patients with chronic kidney disease to prevent progression.
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Emerging Role of BRAF Inhibitors in Relapsed/Refractory Hairy Cell Leukemia TreatmentBRAF V600E inhibitors show improved outcomes in relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.
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Updated C. Difficile Infection Guidelines Incorporate New TrialsInfectious Disease Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America make 3 new treatment recommendations for adults.
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Anticipating Drug Shortages During Supply Chain Disruptions: Implications for Children With ADHDAn increased demand for methylphenidate products as a result of Adderall shortages has led to a short supply of some popular products, including Ritalin and Concerta.
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The Pharmacy as the Center of Immunization Services for the Entire FamilyExpanding services and revenues for pharmacies while improving public health and reducing stress on parents and others in the health care system is a win-win-win situation.
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Staying Ahead of Headache Management: Tips for Pharmacists on Patient RecommendationsPharmacists can play a vital role in educating patients about headaches and can help to limit their impact on the patient.
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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty ClinicAn infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.
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Best Practices for Implementing an Opioid Stewardship Program During the Opioid CrisisHospital pharmacists can play an instrumental role in controlling the misuse of opioids while ensuring appropriate pain management for their patients.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Nephritis: A Case of Nivolumab-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in a Patient with Urothelial CarcinomaThis case highlights the importance of recognizing ICPI-AKI, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and understanding the clinical context to prevent irreversible renal damage.
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Updated C. Difficile Infection Guidelines Incorporate New TrialsInfectious Disease Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America make 3 new treatment recommendations for adults.
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Pharmacists are Untapped Resource for Reducing Health DisparitiesPharmacists can address the needs of health care consumers earlier in the care journey by building interpersonal relationships and community trust, as well as by leading institutional and public policy reform.
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Updates in the First-Line Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell CarcinomaCurrent guideline recommendations include various combinations of targeted therapy with immunotherapy.
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Closing Thoughts From The Panel On Pneumococcal VaccinationThe panel of pneumococcal vaccination experts offer their concluding insights and perspectives on the current landscape of pneumococcal vaccines.
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How Comprehensive Medication Management Improves Patient Outcomes, Health EquityWhen a patient is engaged in the home by a team that includes a pharmacist resource, social determinants of health issues become more clear and the care team can help close the gaps.
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Pharmacogenomics Update: Working Group Guideline for Gene-Drug Interactions Between CYP2D6, CYP3A4, and CYP1A2 With AntipsychoticsMajor pharmacogenomics organizations continue to recognize the potential relevance of pharmacogenomics for psychiatric medication management, mainly due to its effects on pharmacokinetics.
