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September 26th 2024
In adolescents, a comprehensive model using behavioral and MRI data had a prediction accuracy of 0.83, which was higher than single data type models.
A Closer Look at Hillary Clinton's Pharmaceutical Policy Proposals
September 9th 2016Although Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's prescription plan was released almost a year ago, the former Secretary of State's intentions for dealing with the pharmaceutical industry were back in the news last week.
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DEA Intends to Make Kratom a Schedule I Controlled Substance
September 8th 2016The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to place the active materials of the kratom plant under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in an effort to prevent a hazard to public safety.
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NCPA Champions Bill to Boost Medicare Transparency, Ban Retroactive "DIR Fees"
September 8th 2016The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) today strongly endorsed new legislation that would increase transparency and accuracy in Medicare Part D prescription drug spending and reporting and also effectively ban so-called "DIR fees" applied retroactively that threaten the viability of many independent community pharmacies.
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4 Things Pharmacists Should Know About Opioid-Induced Constipation
September 8th 2016Although it's difficult to determine exactly how many patients experience opioid-induced constipation, the large quantities of prescribed opioids in circulation create widespread potential for this bothersome adverse effect.
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Meijer Unveils Heritage Center Rich with Company History
September 8th 2016Meijer has announced that it is unveiling a Heritage Center rich with company history from its founder Hendrik Meijer's first arrival in the United States through the retailer's most recent innovations and expansions.
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