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A recent study shows that diabetes risk is associated with younger age at onset of obesity, and longer exposure to obesity.

This Tip of the Week focuses on a study to evaluate pharmacy in the context of true patient outcomes, rather than on the structure and process measures often employed in such ratings programs.

The virus, first seen in Wuhan, China, is characterized by mild to severe respiratory illness, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

As COPD progresses, patients can experience exacerbations leading to a decreased quality of life and increased costs.

Why is DT, a female patient, taking finasteride?

FIRST Omeprazole Kits offer a pre-measured option for pharmacists dispensing suspended Omeprazole.

Report demonstrates an increase in generic and new drug approvals, Orphan Drug designations, and an increase in the use of expediated approval programs.

Fidaxomicin is a macrolide antibacterial medicine indicated to be used to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by C. difficile.

The CDC is making strides toward better understanding the pneumonia-like coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that originated in Wuhan, China.

Pharmacies are using technology not only to offer safe filling, but generate greater engagement with their customer base.

Oprah Winfrey visited a pharmacy in Charlotte, North Carolina, during her 2020 Vision tour to raise awareness about mental and physical health.

A proposed FDA guidance could significantly impact veterinary practices and their ability to compound medicines for animal patients, according to a national survey.1

A study published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education conducted focus groups of pharmacy preceptors to discuss desired business-related skills.

The shift from fee-for-service to a value-based care payment model represents the growing understanding of the value of health care providers in improving overall patient outcomes.

A case of the virus that reportedly originated in Wuhan City, China has been confirmed in Washington State.

The report projects changes in upcoming health care markets, including kidney care, digital health, drug cost transparency, the loneliness epidemic, and the self-care market.

According to a survey commissioned by the American Academy of Family Physicians, certain groups, including millennials and African Americans, are more susceptible to anti-vaccination rhetoric and beliefs, with 51% of Americans reporting they have not received a flu shot this season. In addition, nearly one-third of adults who completed the survey do not plan on getting a flu shot.

Since 2006, the CDC has tracked increases in cases and outbreaks about every 5 years.

The findings support the inclusion of these patient populations in ICI-based clinical trials and treatment.

Safety net providers, which historically work in underserved communities, have successfully petitioned state legislatures to take action on 340B 2-tier pricing.

Although there are many great benefits of mail-order pharmacy, there are times when it may not be the right choice.

Why is AR experiencing vision disturbances?

ADHD is correlated with lower health-related quality of life that starts in childhood and can persist into adulthood.

Sensors that can be attached to insulin pens, smart auto-injectors for patients with MS, sensors for inhalers, smart pill bottles, and bioingestible sensors are some of the evolving technologies.

In the third part of the series analyzing results from the Pharmacy Times Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey, we further explore pharmacists' satisfaction with their jobs and the factors that contribute to their overall happiness in a position.

Hospitalization offers unique opportunities to engage out-of-care individuals with the ultimate goal of improving their HIV outcomes and reducing health disparities.

Nexafed Decongestant Tablets are now available and in-stock from all wholesalers to relieve nasal and sinus congestion for patients.

The medication is newly indication for reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including cardiovascular death, nonfatal heart attack, or nonfatal stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Counties in Medicaid expansion states saw an 11% lower rate of heroin deaths and a 10% lower rate of deaths involving synthetic opioids compared with counties in non-expansion states.

NDMA contamination in medications has caused concern among consumers, and health care professionals after WHO recalled 1159 lots of ARBs including valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan.