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COVID-19 Associated With Asymptomatic Myocarditis in College Athletes
The long-term implications of post-COVID-19 myocardial injury detected by cardiac MRI are still unknown.
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Daily OTC Pearl: Tiger Balm
Tiger Balm is frequently used for the relief of back pain, joint pain, stiffness, sprains, and arthritis pain.
Daily Medication Pearl: Insulin Lispro Injection (Admelog)
Admelog is indicated to improve glycemic control in type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s ear is often brought on by water that remains in the ear, creating a moist environment that aids the growth of bacteria.
Expert Discusses the Importance of C. Diff Awareness, Future Treatments
Debra Goff, PharmD, FIDSA, FCCP, infectious diseases specialist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discusses Clostridioides difficile awareness and potential future treatments.
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Salt-Dependent Hypertension May Reduce Blood Flow to the Brain
Investigators focus on the relationship with neuron activity and find that sodium consumption plays a role.
Pharmacy Students Reflect on the Pandemic, Look to the Future
Olaparib: The First PARP Inhibitor With 7 Indications Across 4 Tumor Types
Olaparib was the first PARP inhibitor to be developed and has been the most studied.
SSRIs Are Associated With a Decreased Risk of Death From COVID-19
Individuals taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, particularly fluoxetine (Prozac), were less likely to die of the virus than those in a matched control group, study results show.
Study: Obesity Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Complications in COVID-19
Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes were the most common comorbidities.
Experts Race to Learn More About COVID-19 Omicron Variant
The best protection against all variants of COVID-19 continues to be vaccination, including a booster shot for eligible individuals.
Aspirin Is Associated With Heart Failure Risk
Taking the medication is linked to a 26% increase in new HF diagnosis, results of a study published in ESC Heart Failure show.
New Method Developed for Delivering Medication Past Blood-Brain Barrier
The technique uses light and nanoparticles to temporarily open the tight junctions that protect the brain and allow medication to reach its target.
Study: Empagliflozin Provides Health Benefits to Patients With Acute Heart Failure
These benefits included increased survival, a lower risk of hospital readmission for heart failure, and an overall improvement in quality of life.
Medical Billing Is Now Part of Job Description
Technicians with specialized skills in prescription billing can help pharmacists focus on clinical services.
Study: Feelings Toward COVID-19 May Not Reflect Perception of Risk Among Younger Population
The study used affective priming, which is an indirect behavioral measure of implicit attitude, to evaluate feelings toward COVID-19.
November 2021 Rx Product News
Sharp Decline in Antibiotic Consumption Observed in Europe During COVID-19 Pandemic
The investigators note that this is the largest annual decrease in 2 decades of reporting.
Daily OTC Pearl: IcyHot
IcyHot contains salicylate, an aspirin-like product.
Daily Medication Pearl: Azithromycin Ophthalmic Solution (AzaSite)
AzaSite is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by CDC coryneform group G, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mitis group, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Hepatitis C
Approximately half of people with HCV don't know they're infected, mainly because they have no symptoms.
New Survey Finds Pharmacists Eager for More Brain Health Supplement Information
Pharmacists Play Critical Role in Pain Assessment
Their unique knowledge and skills assist the care team in evaluating and recommending ways to manage pain
FDA Approves Wider Access to Automated Blood Test for Latent Tuberculosis
Officials with the FDA have approved the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus assay for use on DiaSorin’s automated LIAISON XS platform.
How to Use Data to Transform Pharmacy Practice
Tips to help community-based pharmacists use the data at their fingertips to better market and provide the enhanced pharmacy services that drive practice transformation.
Investigators Develop Potential Vaccine, Treatment for Alzheimer Disease Using Novel Drug Target
Investigators have developed an antibody-based treatment for Alzheimer disease, as well as a protein-based vaccine.
Milvexian Shows Favorable Antithrombotic Profile in Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism
Further, at daily doses of at least 100 mg, the rates of VTE with milvexian were significantly lower than with enoxaparin, according to the study authors.
Study Shows Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriage Increases Risk of Cancer in Offspring
The team found that out of more than 18,751 live births, 1008 cancer diagnoses were made in offspring 0 to 58 years of age.
Pet Peeves: November 2021
Pharmacists See Opportunities in TikTok to Educate, Advocate