Knowing the benefits and effects of norgestrel can assist pharmacists when counseling patients.
Pharmacists can be instrumental in reducing the main challenges in opioid use disorder—namely supply, demand, and harm.
Redefining technician roles boosts workflow efficiencies, strengthens pharmacies' bottom lines.
Even when safe, oral supplement use may not be appropriate to use during cancer treatment or recovery.
This retrospective cohort study provides preliminary evidence for safe removal of mesna from VAdriaC cycles, as the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis did not increase in patients with Ewing sarcoma who received cyclophosphamide without prophylactic mesna.
Fabry disease is a rare X-linked, lysosomal storage disorder that can cause renal failure or stroke.
Remote services allow unrivaled opportunities for outreach to vulnerable populations and those in rural areas.
Unlike conventional monoclonal antibodies, BsAbs possess dual binding domains that target 2 distinct antigens simultaneously.
Expert shares insights on leadership resilience, emphasizing self-awareness, team development, and maintaining personal worth beyond professional achievements.
Infectious Disease Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America make 3 new treatment recommendations for adults.
Retail pharmacies benefit from the shift from a volume-centric model to a value-centric approach that focuses on enhancing patient care, reducing pharmacist burnout, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and expand the scope of pharmacy services.
David S. Bateshansky, PharmD, BCOP, discusses his role as an oncology pharmacist at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, noting the evolving recognition of pharmacists' contributions on cancer care teams.
Despite Muslim patients’ need for halal medication, more than 80% of pharmacists were found to lack knowledge about where to look to find alternative medications that are halal.
Here are 5 ways technology is rapidly revolutionizing the day-to-day role of technicians and pharmacists.
Implementing PrEP in retail community pharmacies increases patient accessibility but may be difficult to incorporate without modifying workflow.
Even with technological advancements, provider involvement and oversight remain essential.
Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.
Law aims to encourage competition in the pharmaceutical industry, making it easier for generics to enter market.
Panelists discuss how digital health technologies revolutionize women’s health care through telehealth, mobile apps, and remote monitoring, expanding access, personalization, and proactive medical support.
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act disallows insurers offering lower-quality benefits for behavioral health treatments.
Legislation would place emphasis back on patient health rather than on cumbersome, time-consuming paperwork.
Quality standards and national regulation help to establish its role as medicine.
The radiation emerging from these isotopes can be used in 2 different ways in cancer trials: imaging (detection of tumors) and therapy (destruction of tumors).
For pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.
These disorders can be fatal, making pharmacists’ role in detection crucial.
Baricitinib (Olumiant) is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19 in hospitalized adults.
Although specialty pharmacies may be able to offer some of the services that a hub provider does, a hub can standardize patient and provider support across the network.
SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular deaths, heart failure hospitalizations, hyperkalemia, and decline of renal function in patients with HFrEF.
Experts share advice for physicians taking care of patients with C. difficile infection (CDI).
An overview of updated CDC ACIP recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines available through commercial channels for the 2023-2024 season.