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Majority of Uninsured Patients Experienced Catastrophic Costs for Heart Attack Pre-ACA
Eighty-five percent of patients treated for heart attacks exceeded catastrophic costs before the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
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REMS: You've Heard About It, but Do You Understand It?
Pharmacists have an obligation to counsel patients effectively on medications with risk evaluation mitigation strategy.
Opioid Use Disorder Treatments Demonstrate Similar Efficacy
National Institutes of Health study supports use of drug therapy for opioid use disorder.
Algorithm Predicts Efficacy of Cancer Treatment
A mathematical model could reduce unnecessary immunotherapy treatment.
E-Cigarettes May Slow Heart Rate
Exposure to e-cigarette vapor may increase blood pressure before heart rate dropped.
New Blood Test May Improve Accuracy of Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
Novel predictive model harnesses technology to diagnose ovarian cancer more accurately than ultrasound.
Trending News Today: Skinny Health Plans Draw Criticism
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Colon Cancer Bacteria Raises Questions About Treatment
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Oral Hepatitis C Drug Found Safe in Patients With Renal Failure
Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (Mavyret) shows efficacy across hepatitis C genotypes.
How Technology Can Improve Diabetes Management
Advances in technology can guide insulin regimens prescribed at discharge among patients with diabetes.
What Pharmacists Need to Know About Limbrel
The FDA is investigating the medical food product for serious adverse effects. A pharmacist can convey this information to patients.
5 Blood Pressure Studies Pharmacists Should Know About
Over the years, a number of landmark clinical trials in the field of hypertension have been published, shaping how the disease is treated.
4 Ways Pharmacists Can Stay Connected With Their Pharmacy School
After graduation, you may be wondering how you can still stay connected with your pharmacy school.
More Than One Smart Pill Making the News
While Proteus and Otsuka's recently-FDA approved smart pill is making big news, there are other start-ups making some strides into the market.
Medicare Policy Changes Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday
Many of us picture ourselves drowning in a frenzy of wrapping paper, eggnog, and in-laws. But help is on the way.
Heart Failure Risk Plummets with Plant-Based Diet
Consuming a high amount of fruits and vegetables may be beneficial for heart health compared with other diets.
What the WHO Essentials List Means for Mental Health
One glaring omission is the lack of psychiatric medications included.
Does Binge Watching TV Shows Affect Blood Clot Risks?
Prolonged TV watching is known to increase the risk of heart disease.
Pharmacy Week in Review: November 24, 2017
This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.
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A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.
7 Habits of Highly Successful Pharmacists
Those who are looking to do more than just clock in and go through the motions will find exceptional value in these principles.
What Every Pharmacist Should Know About Pediatric Pharmacy
Here is a cheat sheet on information related to infants and older kids.
FDA OKs First Implanted Lens That Can Adjust Following Cataract Surgery
The FDA recommends the device not to be used in patients taking systemic medication that could increase sensitivity to UV light.
HIV Drug Approval Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Blood Protein Could Treat Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological Conditions
The brain may stop the process of repairing myelin due to a blood clotting protein.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis Patients Have Varied Risk of Liver Disease
The type of inflammatory condition may increase the risk of liver disease, despite similar treatment.
Precision Medicine May Not be Beneficial for All Patients
Gaps in genome sequencing can lead to misdiagnosis for patients of non-European descent.
Gene Therapy Could Improve Survival for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Two children with spinal muscular atrophy were able to walk without assistance after gene therapy.
Gene Expression Plays a Role in Response to Cancer Treatment
Combining cancer drugs may help prevent drug resistance.