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Treating the Cold Sore, Not Just the SymptomsDr. Pelegrin is a pharmacy manager with Publix Supermarkets in Miami, Fla, and an associate clinical professor at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
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All Pharmacies Are Not the Same: Community Pharmacy QualityPatients and other stakeholders need to be able to compare pharmacies based on standardized, transparent metrics with a measurement system to make informed decisions.
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CAREERS IN ACADEMIA: FULFILLING REWARDS AND OPPORTUNITIESDr. MacKinnon is vice president of academic affairs at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
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Lifelong Learning and Certification in Specialty PharmacyEarning the CSP credential demonstrates a commitment to practice excellence and provides lifelong learning and growth within the specialty pharmacy industry and is a key indicator to employers, manufacturers, patients, payers, other health care providers, and the public that a professional is an expert in specialty pharmaceuticals.
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Advise Patients on Supplements for Cardiovascular HealthEncouraging patients to take a proactive approach to their heart health can have great benefits
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Prescribing Patterns of Novel Anticoagulants Within a Statewide Multispecialty PracticeWhile warfarin remains the most commonly prescribed anticoagulant, novel anticoagulant use appears to be increasing especially among cardiologists. With new indications for these agents, uptake in prescribing by primary care providers is likely to increase.
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Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditures and Caps in Patients With Chronic ConditionsA small proportion of patients with chronic conditions have very high healthcare expenditures, and a trend was observed toward increasing coinsurance requirements.
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FDA Approves Ebola Rapid TestThe FDA issued an emergency use authorization for an antigen rapid test (ReEBOV/Corgenix) to detect Ebola Zaire virus.
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Refrigeration in Hospital Pharmacy: A Penny Test for Your Thoughts?The "penny in a cup" test offers general information about a freezer's temperature, but it lacks the necessary sensitivity to determine whether frozen medications are kept in the desired temperature range.
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Fourteen Percent of Those Who Contracted COVID-19 Face Long-Term ChallengesProviders use "Kitchen Sink Approach" because cure proves elusive, symptomatic treatment is sketchy.
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Pharmacies Can Play Key Role in Diabetes PreventionThere are 30 million Americans living with diabetes, and 84 million Americans have prediabetes.
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Web Exclusive: Real-World Anti-TNF Dose Escalation in Patients With Crohn's DiseaseThis study evaluated the rates of dose escalation in patients with Crohn's disease.
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5 Tips for Securing a ResidencyWith Midyear approaching, many are dreaming of finding that perfect program. Now is the time to start coming up with a game plan.
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Drug Review: Daklinza for Chronic Hepatitis C InfectionAn overview of Daklinza (daclatasvir) for pharmacists.
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CAR-NK Cell Immunotherapy Shows PromisePatients with relapsed or refractory lymphomas may benefit from CAR-NK cell immunotherapy and Have fewer adverse events.
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The Road Less Traveled: Nontraditional Work Arrangements in AcademiaAccording to the 2014 National Pharmacist Workforce Study, approximately 18.7% of women and 16.4% of men actively engaged as pharmacists reported working part-time.
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Managed Care Plans to Support Evidence-Based Guidelines for AsthmaExamining new and emerging therapies to meet the unmet needs of patients with asthma.
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Utility of the PhaSeal Closed System Drug Transfer DeviceThe Phaseal closed system drug transfer device provides a mechanical barrier to the entry of contaminants into sterile solutions for up to 168 hours.
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Resource Use Among Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation PatientsThis study assesses comparative resource use for patients given a new diagnosis of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treated with dabigatran or warfarin in a real-world setting.
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Specialty Pharmacy Makes Inroads in Urology PracticeIncreasing number of urology practices working with specialty pharmacies.
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mPharm: The Pharmacist as a Health Information Solution ProviderPharmacists can employ new tools to educate and engage patients while maximizing outcomes.
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Understanding and Managing Rosacea in Your PharmacyThis Continuing Education activity has been supported by an educational grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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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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Cost-Utility Analysis of Treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung CancerA national community-level study of Medicare patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer found that adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy regimens was not cost-effective.
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It Is a "VRE" Serious ControversyWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of linezolid versus daptomycin for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus bacteremia?
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Potential Gender Differences of Exenatide in Outpatients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusIn outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent exenatide treatment lowered glycated hemoglobin and hyperglycemia in both genders. Waist circumference and body weight were more reduced in women.
