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November 14th 2024
Eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq is the first FDA-approved gene therapy for individuals with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency.
How Institutional Policies Affect Antimicrobial Stewardship
December 23rd 2019Krutika Mediwala, PharmD, BCPS, discusses the effects that institutional policies can have on antimicrobial stewardship in health systems. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
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Assessing Hyperkalemia and Managing Patients with a Chronic Condition
December 22nd 2019Todd Brothers, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS clinical assistant professor, University of Rhode Island, discusses the role of pharmacists in assessing patients for hyperkalemia and in managing those with a chronic condition. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Assessment Shows Potential Need for More Preventive Cardiovascular Care in Patients with HIV
December 21st 2019There is a statistically significant difference in the number of patients that meet statin criteria for primary prevention, and those that were prescribed it in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), according to student research presented at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Oncolytic Viral Therapy May be Safe and Effective for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
December 19th 2019Oncolytic Viral Therapy (OVT) is currently not recognized by treatment guidelines for advanced pancreatic cancer; however, safety and efficacy data from previous studies conducted over the previous 10 years have shown that OVT may be a promising, innovative approach for patients with pancreatic cancer.
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ASHP’s Practice Advancement Initiative Aims for National Impact with New Recommendations
December 18th 2019Pharmacy professionals with the Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) 2030 have instituted 59 recommendations to promote optimal, safe, and effective medication use, expand pharmacist and technician roles, and implement the latest technologies.
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Antivirals for Treating Influenza
December 17th 2019Edina Avdic, PharmD, MBA, BCPS-AQ ID, associate director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, discusses current antiviral treatments for influenza. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Danny Sanchez, vice president and general manager, Population Health Services for Omnicell, discusses how technology can improve adherence. This video was filmed at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
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Staying Informed and Educating Your Patients About the Vaping Epidemic
December 12th 2019With the spike in vaping-related illnesses are at an all-time high, staying on top of the news and counseling patients properly are some ways that pharmacists can help fight the epidemic, according to a session at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
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Drug Therapies and the Risk of Suicidality
December 12th 2019Megan 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 suicidal ideation and behavior, and depression, as potential adverse effects of some medications.
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Study: Enhanced Role of Pharmacists Contributes to Increase in Patient Satisfaction
December 12th 2019Research presented at the ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) 54th Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas showed that patients who received focused attention from pharmacists during hospital stays expressed higher satisfaction.
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ASHP Recognizes 2 Staff Members with CEO Award for Excellence
December 12th 2019The award is in recognition of members David F. Chen, senior director of the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders, and Verna L. Reed, director of Customer Relations and Materials Management for their exemplary work within the organization.
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Pharmacists Managing Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Impact Their Communities
December 10th 2019In addition to handling issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide screenings, and anxiety, many mental health pharmacists deal with typical metabolic conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes.
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The Importance of Outpatient Stewardship for Health System Pharmacists
December 10th 2019Lisa Dumkow, PharmD, BCIDP, a clinical pharmacist of antimicrobial stewardship, discusses outpatient stewardship and why it's vital for health system pharmacists. This video was filmed at the 2019 ASHP Midyear Meeting Clinical Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
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Study Demonstrates Safe, Less-Expensive Options for Patients with Penicillin Allergies
December 9th 2019A pharmacy-driven assessment found more than half of patients with reported penicillin allergies were able to take antibiotics from the same drug class, rather than resorting to substitutes that may have downsides.
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Health Care Innovation in Rural Areas May Lead to Better Access to Services
December 9th 2019Population migration to more urban locales, and rural hospital closures are some factors increasing the challenges of health care access to patients and pharmacists in remote areas of the country. Innovation advocated by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) may provide keys to improving access to health care services.
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