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Breast Cancer Armamentarium Offers New Options for PatientsMost women with breast cancer receive treatment post surgery, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation. Targeted therapy is useful against cancers that have spread to distant parts of the body.
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Mental Health Effects Since the Start of COVID-19More than one-third of Americans report that COVID-19 has had a serious impact on their mental health.
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Talking to Patients With Depression Is EssentialDiscuss symptoms, treatment options, and adverse effects to help those who suffer adhere to their medication regimens.
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Patient-Centered Multidisciplinary Care Key to Value-based Care2019 Pharmacy Quality Alliance Annual Meeting included discussions on measures to improve medication services and how pharmacists can play a larger role in the multidisciplinary care team.
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Experiential Interprofessional Education Programs Can Improve Diabetes CareEighty percent of patients with diabetes have uncontrolled blood sugars, blood pressures, or cholesterol.
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LinkedIn to Pharmacy: A Student Pharmacist's GuideDeveloping industry connections is crucial for aspiring pharmacists.
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FDA Updates HIV Drug Label to Include Dosing for Pregnant PatientsThe FDA updated the labeling for rilipivirine (Edurant) for the treatment of HIV-positive pregnant patients who were on stable treatment prior to conception and who are virologically suppressed.
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The Evolution of the HIV Epidemic and the Role of Pharmacists: Where Are We 35 Years Later?In June of 1981 an unspeakable new disease entered the public consciousness in the United States and it did so quickly and unexpectedly, leaving illness, tragedy, and death in its wake.
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Unlocking the Data Gold Mine for Specialty PharmaciesSpecialty pharmacy needs to raise the bar in data management and be ready for tomorrow as well as deliver superior patient care.
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Senior Care Pharmacy: One Exploding Population, Many Career Paths (Part 4)In this final installment of this Pharmacy Careers® series, Sharon F. Clackum, PharmD, BCGP, CDM, FASCP, president of Rx Answers, LLC, tells her senior care pharmacy story.
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Pain Management in End-Stage Renal DiseaseRecently we have received an increasing number of requests for consults on patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) or with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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Demographic Characteristics of Asthma Subjects Associated With Stepping Down From Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination TherapyPatients on fluticasone propionate/salmeterol maintenance therapy who have more frequent physician interactions, especially interactions with asthma specialists, may be more likely have their controller medication reduced.
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Making It Through ASHP Midyear: Advice from FellowsThe ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition gives pharmacy students the chance to learn more about postdoctoral training programs, including fellowship and residency opportunities.
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Heparin Use in Patients with a History of Heparin-Induced ThrombocytopeniaIs it ever appropriate to use heparin in patients with a history of HIT?
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Pharmacosynchrony: Road Map to Transformation in Pharmacy Benefit ManagementPharmacosynchrony is the application of innovative clinical, analytic, and technologic pharmacy solutions to drive improved care coordination and higher-quality, more patient-centered care.
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New Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Gel Found to Be EffectiveLactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate is a prescription combination, non-hormonal contraceptive gel found to be 86.3% effective with typical use.
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Factors Associated with Zostavax AbandonmentThis study highlights the implications of noncompliance with the use of in-network providers for immunization services, shedding light on value-based benefits design to promote access to recommended vaccinations.
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Pharmacist Feature Friday: Pharmacists are Key Members of the Cancer Care TeamThis week's featured pharmacist is Lisa Lohr, Pharm D, BCPS, BCOP, a Specialty Medication Therapy Management pharmacist specializing in oncology care.
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2016 Specialty Trend in Senior CareLong-term care pharmacies have seen significant growth among select specialty categories.
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New Challenges and Opportunities in Immunization Quality MetricsIn the United States, adult immunization rates are substandard. Opportunities exist to improve these rates trough quality performance measurement, but not without challenges.
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Access to a Health System's Electronic Medical RecordElectronic medical record access is vital to medication therapy management.
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Tips for Getting Involved in Student OrganizationsPharmacy students hoping to join student organizations at the beginning of the school year often encounter a sea of white coats, colorful posters, pharmacy pop quizzes, and promises of free pens as they search involvement fairs for the right group.
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Chronic Care Focus: Hepatitis C: Silent, Deadly, PreventablePharmacists are well-positioned to recommend screening and ensure that protocols are followed when presented with patients suspected to have hepatitis C.
