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Practice-Changing Data Revealed for Premenopausal HR+ Breast CancerFindings presented at 50th Annual Meeting of ASCO show aromatase inhibitor effective for premenopausal women when combined with ovarian function suppression.
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Optimizing Treatment Regimens for Multiple Sclerosis: The Pharmacist's Role in Advancing Patient CareThis Continuing Education activity is supported by educational grants from Sanofi-Aventis US Genzyme and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
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Detecting Signs of Opioid Abuse and Treating the AddictionKnowing the warning signs and establishing trust are crucial to identifying and treating the opioid abuser.
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Systemic Therapy Options for Treating HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast CancerFollowing initial breast cancer diagnosis by mammography, MRI, or ultrasound, treatment is largely based upon the histologic subtype and staging of the tumor(s).
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Trends in Statin Treatment Costs and Potential Impact of Novel TherapiesGeneric atorvastatin led to an increase in generic dispensing rate and a reduction in the cost of treatment for patients requiring cholesterol-lowering treatment. The upcoming introduction of the PCSK9 inhibitor may change this trend.
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Fostering Rapid Innovation During a Time of CrisisPromoting an environment that allows for rapid problem-solving and execution under high stress is essential to face problems that are poorly understood and yet require rapid change.
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Implications of STeP for Improved Diabetes Control: A Payer PerspectiveImplementation of the STeP program across managed care organizations could lead to improved patient outcomes and significant cost savings.
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Manufacturer Reimbursement Support Programs Raise Legal Questions For Specialty PharmaciesNavigating insurance coverage for specialty drugs has always been a complex and fundamental part of the specialty drug distribution chain.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Replacement: Impact of BiologicsSince the introduction of biologics to treat rheumatoid arthritis, there has been a reduction in total hip and total knee replacement surgeries among rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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Pursuing a Path With the FDAAs a pharmacy student in Washington DC, I have had the privilege of being exposed to a number of opportunities available for pharmacists who wish to work in the federal government.
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New-Generation CephalosporinsSince their discovery in the 1950s, cephalosporins have become one of the largest classes of antibiotics.
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Type 3 Diabetes: An Alias for Alzheimer's Disease?Impairment in insulin and insulin growth factor seems to play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
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Pregabalin Prior Authorization and Potential Medication-Medication and Medication-Condition InteractionsThis study of patients treated with pregabalin or duloxetine found that pregabalin prior authorization policies were associated with increased exposure to potential medication-medication and medication-condition interactions.
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Patient Engagement and Wellness: A Critical Piece of the Puzzle as Health Care Moves to Value-Based ModelsAlthough we have seen some progress through the proliferation of patient-centered medical homes, most clinicians have not fundamentally altered their basic approach to engaging with their patients.
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June 2023 Interactive Case StudiesCases highlight patients who have attention-deficity/hyperactivity disorder and diabetic peripheral nephropathy.
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Varicella-Zoster Virus: An Ounce of Prevention Does Not Equal a CureThe impact of varicella-zoster virus vaccination programs on the US population is not yet clear.
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Contact DermatitisContact dermatitis is among the most common inflammatory skin conditions encountered by clinicians.
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Utility of Antithrombotic Therapy in Chronic Systolic Heart FailureThe primary care physician for a 67-year-old female patient with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and chronic non-ischemic systolic heart failure wants to know whether to initiate an antithrombotic agent.
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Preventing Medication Errors in PharmacyHow to avoid common errors in pharmacies to protect patients.
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Medicare Part D Insulin Tiering Change: Impact on Health OutcomesThis study explores the impact of a Medicare Part D formulary tier change, specifically with respect to branded insulin products, on insulin adherence, hemoglobin A1C, and diabetes-related events in elderly diabetic beneficiaries strategies for selection of appropriate and cost-effective therapy will also be discussed.
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Annual Stroke Costs to Health Plans Among Atrial Fibrillation PatientsAn incidence-based model was developed to estimate the annual ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke–related healthcare costs to a hypothetical US health plan with 1 million enrollees.
