CLINICAL ROLE -
Pharmacists Can Identify, Prevent, and Treat Viral Hepatitis
They play an indispensable role in the vaccination and management of complex regimens.
Read More
PQA Research Strives to Promote Health Equity
There are many initiatives that are going on at PQA right now that are related to health equity.
Watch
Advancing Multistate Licensure Is Vital in Telehealth Era
But meeting regulatory requirements may entail a great deal of financial expertise and time.
Insomnia Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Pharmacists must communicate more than drugs and dosages and offer counseling on lifestyle and sleep habits.
Despite Reaching ‘Breaking Point,’ Many Women Wait a Year Before Seeking Mental Health Treatment
More than half of women diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression said they waited at least 1 year before seeking treatment, or never sought treatment at all.
Study: 2 Mtb Proteins May Be Used to Detect Tuberculosis Infection in Elephants, Humans
Investigators suggested a new test method for the infection with ESAT6/CFP10 and to monitor the disease development and treatment with Ag85B.
Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer
Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, discussed how PARP inhibitors have changed the treatment landscape of ovarian cancer.
Listen
Pharmacist Medication Insights: Ibalizumab (Trogarzo) for HIV
Ibalizumab-uiyk (Trogarzo, Theratechnologies) is an injectable CD4-directed post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitor for the treatment of HIV type 1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults.
Help Manage Toxicities With BRAF and MEK Inhibitors
Watch for alopecia, arthralgia, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, pyrexia, rash, and vomiting, among others.
PQA's Resource Guide Lays Framework As Opportunity for Different Health Care Settings
The guide is an opportunity to just catalog what else is going on there to kind of be an inspiration for expansion of services.
Study Results Link Hormonal Changes During Menopause to Decline in Cardiovascular Health
But HRT is associated with positive changes to cholesterol levels, though the sample size was small, the analysis shows.
Study: 6 Predictors Help Determine Amount of Lithium for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
The analysis, results of which are published in The Lancer Psychiatry, also identifies genetic markers that seem to influence how quickly the body eliminates the medication from its system.
Home-Based Services Improve Health Outcomes
Pharmacists can resolve medication-related problems through face-to-face consultations with patients.
The Role of Pharmacists in Preventing Rhabdomyolysis
The use of certain drugs, such as statins, may lead to rhabdomyolysis.
Virtual Reality, Psychedelic Medicine May Open New Doors for Research Assessing Mental Health
Agnieszka Sekula and Prash Puspanathan, MD, co-founders of Enosis Therapeutics, discuss the impact of therapeutic environment on the pharmaceutical effects of psychedelics.
Experts Urge FDA to Speed Approval of New Treatments, Preventative Measures for Recurrent C. Diff
The organizations emphasized the need to better understanding the patient experience for those with recurrent CDI.
Changes in the Law Result From OTC Drug Product Tampering
Chicago Tylenol murders still reverberates after 40 years; they changed medication packaging forever.
Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy - Virtual Reality in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
We spoke with Agnieszka Sekula and Prash Puspanathan, MD, co-founders of Enosis Therapeutics, about the use of virtual reality in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Serious Adverse Effects Associated With Herbal Supplement Use
Consumers using herbal supplements need to be aware of possible adverse effects, respect dosing recommendations, and to consider possible interactions with other medications.
Daily Medication Pearl: Xofigo (Radium Ra 223 Dichloride)
Xofigo is indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases, and no known visceral metastatic disease.
Daily OTC Pearl: Beat The Bloat
Beat the Bloat helps reduce belly bloat caused by digestion woes, gas, and water retention.
Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 15
In this episode, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, answered listeners' most frequently asked questions.
When to Call, When to Counsel: Serotonin Syndrome
The symptoms of serotonin syndrome often include autonomic dysfunction, neuromuscular excitation, and altered mental status.
New CMS Rules Underscore Pharmacists’ Role in Improving Glycemic Management
The measures will also affect workers across all areas of the hospital, including dietitians, information technology, nurses, and physicians.
Esophageal Cancer Rates Nearly Double in Adults 45 to 64 Over 7 Years
Study results also show a 50% increase in the precancerous condition, Barrett esophagus, between 2012 and 2019, in the same population.
Erenumab Is Well Tolerated for up to 12 Months, Study Results Show
Analysis finds that reported adverse events rarely led to the discontinuation of therapy when used as a migraine prophylaxis.
Medications Can Exacerbate Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Be aware of products containing gluten, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and olmesartan.
Exploring the Links Between Specialty Pharmacy and Mental Health
Specialty pharmacy is deeply engaged in providing treatment for conditions that are at high risk for mental health challenges.
Pharmacist Prescribing: Road Less Traveled Is Getting Busier
Some states are pushing to increase scope of practice, expand programs.
PQA's Goals for Growing Pharmacy Measures
The goals of the pharmacy measures are ultimately to be used in value based arrangements.