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September 20th 2024
The approval enables more convenient flu immunization options for patients.
Characteristics of First-Line Therapies Pertinent for Newly Diagnosed Hypertension Patients
January 5th 2015Joseph Saseen, PharmD, from the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, discusses which characteristics of first-line therapies pertinent for newly diagnosed hypertension patients.
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Measures Pharmacists Can Take to Reduce and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistant Infections
January 5th 2015Jason Gallagher, PharmD, FCCP, a clinical pharmacy specialist of infectious diseases at Temple University, discusses measures pharmacists can take to reduce and prevent antimicrobial resistant infections.
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New ‘Gateway' Provides Canadian Licensure Information to International Pharmacy Graduates
January 5th 2015Pharmacy graduates from around the world desiring to practice pharmacy in Canada may now use Pharmacists' Gateway Canada to find important information about the steps to be licensed as a pharmacist in Canada.
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Bisphosphonates May Help Prevent Endometrial Cancer
January 5th 2015Women who take bisphosphonates, which are commonly used to treat osteoporosis and other bone conditions, have about half the risk of developing endometrial cancer as women who do not use the drugs. This study supports other research showing that bisphosphonates may have an anticancer effect.
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Key Points for Determining Blood Pressure Goals in Patients with Hypertension
January 4th 2015Joseph Saseen, PharmD, from the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, discusses key points for determining blood pressure goals in patients with hypertension.
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In COPD, Across-the-Board Adherence Is Most Effective
January 4th 2015Tiotropium, a once-daily inhaled long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator, provides airflow improvement for at least 24 hours in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Its use has been linked to fewer exacerbations, less dyspnea, and improved quality of life.
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How Pharmacists can use their Knowledge and Training to Address Pathogen Resistance
January 4th 2015Jason Gallagher, PharmD, FCCP, a clinical pharmacy specialist of infectious diseases at Temple University, discusses how pharmacists can use their knowledge and training to address pathogen resistance.
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Text Reminders Help More Children Get Second Dose of Flu Vaccine
January 3rd 2015A new study out of the Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Medical Center has found that text message reminders increase the chances that children will receive their second dose of the influenza vaccine.
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ADHD Patients More Likely to Augment Meds After Receiving Atypical Antipsychotics
January 3rd 2015Stimulant-treated adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who switch to atypical antipsychotics show significantly greater drug augmentation, health care resource utilization, and costs compared with their counterparts who switch to nonantipsychotics.
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