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Pharmacy Malpractice Suits on the Decline
The number of successful malpractice suits against pharmacists is low compared with dentists and physicians.
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Conflicts of Interest Persist in Hepatitis C Treatment Guidelines
Conflicts of interest among committee members who set hepatitis C treatment guidelines may influence decision-making.
Achieving Consensus on Pharmacy Technicians: Failure Is Not an Option
Pharmacy Malpractice Suits Fall Over 10-Year Span
Researchers are now beginning to watch trends in medical malpractice lawsuits by discipline.
Why 3-Day Weekends Should Be Your New Escape
We as pharmacists can start making a little additional balance for ourselves by planning relaxing 3 day weekends.
NCPA Supports House Bill Expanding Access to Pharmacist-Delivered Health Care Services
Quitting Smoking Can Improve Mental Health
Pharmacists have yet another reason to promote smoking cessation, as the results of a new study have indicated that smokers with depression can boost their mental health by kicking the habit.
Pharmacists Rank Among Most Promising Professions of 2017
Pharmacists continue to rank big in lists that highlight the profession’s value.
Do Poisonous Mushrooms Have a Pharmaceutical Purpose?
Poisonous mushrooms may hold the key to more efficiently treating diseases, findings from a recent study report.
FDA Approves Imbruvica for the Treatment of Marginal Zone Lymphoma in Some Patients
The FDA has approved Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for the treatment of marginal zone lymphoma.
Data Standardization Crucial to Success of Specialty Pharmacy
Measures to standardize specialty pharmacy data should be put in place to improve the industry.
New Report from CMS Illustrates Challenges Associated with Direct and Indirect Remuneration Fees
The report validates the position of many industry experts that these fees, levied by pharmacy benefit managers and Part D plan sponsors, are ineffective and harmful.
Health Applications May Improve Medication Adherence
Patients with drug-eluting stents who used a tablet application had 10% higher medication possession ratio.
New York Governor Fights for Access to Reproductive Services
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo aims to provide access to women’s healthcare services that could be lost with a repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
HIV Neutralizing Antibody Showing Promise in Clinical Trial
10-1074 was well-tolerated, demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetic properties, and had high antiviral activity among patients with HIV, a recent study found.
Project Seeks New Hepatitis C Treatment Strategies
Worldwide there are more than 350,000 HCV-related deaths per year.
Electronic Health Records May Improve Warfarin Management
Warfarin treatment plans change often, and paper forms may be inadequate.
Veterans Opioid Prescription Initiative Successful
The Opioid Safety Initiative reduced high- and very-high dose opioid prescriptions among veterans.
Genetic Variants Driving Crohn's Disease Progression Differs From Disease Risk
Findings opens up potential new treatments for patients with Crohn’s.
Increased Protein Expression May Improve Healing in Patients with Diabetes
Increasing expression of hedgehog proteins may lead to speedier healing in patients with diabetes.
Tips for Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
Fear of adverse drug events often influences adherence decisions.
One-Third of Breast Cancer Patients Overdiagnosed
Cancer screenings do not reduce the incidence of advanced tumors.
New Test Could Predict Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events
A high sensitivity cardiac troponin I test may determine if vorapaxar treatment would effectively prevent recurrent heart attacks.
Trending News Today: Fate of ACA Provisions May Be Decided on State Level
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Health Insurance Merger Blocked on Antitrust Grounds
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Study Notes Missed Opportunity for HIV Detection
A new study, published in Psychiatric Services, reveals a missed opportunity for early HIV detection and treatment.
NDA Filed for Novel Hypertension Drug
EZR-201 combines an angiotensin receptor blocker, valsartan, with Rubireten delivery technology for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
Specialty Pharmacy Times and Zitter Health Insights Introduce the Inaugural Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards
Winners to be revealed at Asembia 2017, finalists and winners to be recognized in upcoming issues of Specialty Pharmacy Times.
HIV Screening Among Mentally Ill Remains a Problem
Risky sexual behavior increases the rate of HIV transmission among at-risk populations.
Effect of Pharmacist Care on Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Areas
The prevalence of diabetes is 17% higher in rural areas than in urban areas.