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Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, addressed the relationship between gut microbiome and C. diff infection.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, discusses the current treatment strategies for C. diff infection and recurrent C. diff infection, as well as the efficacy and safety of these treatments.

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at Wayne State University, explains what the gut-brain axis is and how microbiome impacts this connection.

Clonidine, Estradiol, Fentanyl, and Scopolamine are involved most frequently, an ISMP review shows.

Studies are currently underway to determine the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant on the long-acting antibody combination.

Saol Therapeutics also announces the acquisition of 4 plasma-derived hyperimmune products by Kamada, which will be invested to help launch Lyvispah and other pipeline developments.

NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit treats stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, dryness inside the nose and nasal passages, or nasal irritation caused by colds, flu, allergies, or pollutants.

Factor V Leiden can increase the chance of developing abnormal blood clots, most commonly in the legs or lungs.

The investigators found that modeling was a cost-effective method for determining the functionality of the proposed blueprint by transforming it into a physical space.

Organizational citizenship can be described as behaviors that are discretionary, not necessarily formally recognized by the formal reward system, and are not expressly described in the context of job duties.

Based on experience with other variants, Pfizer and BioNTech have high confidence that if needed, they can deliver an Omicron-based COVID-19 vaccine in March 2022.

The findings of a study showed that the percentage of “I am satisfied with my job” respondents increased by 28.7% for those in the pilot and decreased by 17.9% for those not in the pilot.

Although the test does not definitively diagnose problems such as Alzheimer disease, it helps physicians get a baseline of their patients’ cognitive functioning.

The panelists reviewed current treatments for Clostridioides difficile infection and how they can be applied to special patient populations, as well as what treatments can be expected in the future.

The analysis showed that the synchronization of bilateral anterior temporal and right central EEG signals in β-band tended to decrease for individuals with acute herpes zoster.

Amid the current shortage in the pharmacy technician workforce, career ladder programs could improve pharmacy technician recruitment and retention rates.

Using a non-aqueous vehicle and sweeteners to improve palatability, pharmacists and technicians can ensure that young patients remain medication adherent.

Ayr helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine found to offer an increased level of protection, including a 21% reduced risk of documented infection and 41% lower risk of hospitalization.

Phase 3 induction study results show that the drug achieved a positive endoscopic response at week 12

Zarbee’s contains vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc.

A baby with fetal macrosomia weighs more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

The findings of a study showed redistribution and standardization of prior authorization processes within health systems allowed pharmacy technicians reduce the burden on staff members from other roles.

Study subject was based around the 4 pillars of clinical academia: practice, scholarship, service, and teaching.

In the study, the investigators observed that by elevating technicians to advanced analytics roles, pharmacies could develop user-friendly data collection tools and data analytics.

The case study details the methodology employed by a large academic medical center to convert its medication history technician program’s workflow from on-site with in-person patient interviews to completely remote services.

About 74% of individuals who remained on cenobamate had early-onset responder rates and high rates of sustained seizure reduction for as long as 43 months, study results show.

Nakia Eldridge, PharmD, MPH, senior manager of health care quality, safety, and information at US Pharmacopeia (USP), and Lindsey Clawson, MBA, USP’s lead of COVID-19 vaccine strategy, discuss the latest updates in USP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit.

Study shows that team-based medicine helps highlight the role of the pharmacist, improving outcomes.

The implementation allowed pharmacists to use online technology in anticoagulation clinics, which increased referrals and led to more accessibility, study results show.