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November 26th 2024
Although shingles is more common in adults, children who have had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine can develop shingles.
Ensuring a Welcoming Facility Is Vital to Maintaining the Health of LGBTQ Patients with Cancer
March 12th 2020Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients with cancer face specific barriers when seeking medical care, but pharmacists and other medical professionals can take specific steps to reduce the gaps in care.
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Tip of the Week: Assistance for Pharmacy Personnel with Substance Use Disorders
March 5th 2020Pharmacy managers invariably face employees suffering from various personal issues that require special attention and/or counseling, and at some point will be confronted with the issue of an impaired employee.
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Report: Many Opportunities for Health System Pharmacy Growth, Potential Risks Over Next Decade
February 19th 2020Pharmacists are the primary drivers of their destiny, according to a new report, and they will continue to drive change in the industry by demonstrating their value, securing compensation, and advocating for expanded roles.
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Study Supports Added Use of Tiotropium Bromide for Asthma
February 16th 2020Results from a new retrospective analysis have shown that patients prescribed tiotropium bromide (Spiriva Respimat) inhalation spray 1.25 mcg experienced fewer asthma-related exacerbations when the treatment was added to a combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2 agonist (ICS + LABA), compared with patients who received an increased dose of ICS + LABA.
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Health Experts Concerned Coronavirus Could Lead to Drug Shortages
February 14th 2020Although the number of US cases is still low, experts are raising concerns that the US reliance on China for pharmaceutical ingredients could result in drug shortages as Chinese officials battle the outbreak.
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Navigating Conflicting Data on Medications with Higher Risks of Suicidality and Depression
February 13th 2020Megan Maroney, PharmD, BCPP, clinical associate professor, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; clinical psychiatric pharmacist, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, discusses how to navigate data on medications with higher risks of suicidality and depression.
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Metoprolol Tartrate Use in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation
February 11th 2020Current recommendation of beta blockers in patient with HF include bisoprolol, carvediol, or metoprolol succinate. Metoprolol tartrate may provide better rate control with twice daily dosing.
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