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Clinical Pharmacists in Diabetes Care: Exceptional Outcomes, Tremendous Teamwork
Clinical pharmacists have proven talents when it comes to managing patients who have diabetes.
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Adherence in a Nutshell
Non-adherence to medication regimens is estimated to cost approximately $290 billion dollars in unnecessary medical expenses.
Many Suburban Americans Lack Health Insurance
Approximately 38% of uninsured Americans live in suburban areas.
Independent Oncology Practices Could Lower Health Care Costs
Cancer care at hospitals is significantly more expensive than at community oncology clinics.
Meditation as an Additional Therapy for Heart Disease
The American Heart Association suggests sitting meditation could be beneficial to heart health.
Antifungals, Probiotics Offer Potential Treatment for Crohn's Disease
Levels of certain bacteria and fungi appear to be higher among individuals with Crohn’s disease.
Concomitant Treatment With Gabapentin Increases Risk of Opioid Overdose
Gabapentin and opioids are often prescribed together to treat chronic pain and both have shown a potentially fatal risk of breathing suppression.
Researchers Move Closer to 2-Drug, Monthly HIV Injections
Two-drug combination of injectable, long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine monthly or bi-monthly showed comparable efficacy to a daily 3-drug oral therapy at maintaining HIV-1 viral suppression.
Trending News Today: Pediatric Blood Pressure Guidelines Updated
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: California Governor Pursues Drug Price Transparency
Moving Toward a More Efficient Hepatitis C Treatment Regimen
Researchers continue to focus on developing an 8-week treatment regimen for hepatitis C virus.
CDC: Gaps in Care Retention Noted Among Children with HIV
The National HIV Surveillance System tracks retention in care for adults diagnosed with HIV, but does not include children in its assessment.
The Role of Rivaroxaban in Stable Cardiovascular Disease
Rivaroxaban with or without aspirin was evaluated for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular outcomes
Anti-VEGF Neutralizing Protein Shows Promise in Age-related Macular Degeneration
Long-term intravitreous injections of novel drug found safe and effective for chronic retinal or choroidal vascular diseases.
How Can Pharmacy Students Graduate with No Debt?
Last year, 14 out of 100 graduating pharmacy students reported not taking any loans. How?
Specialty Pharmacies Poised to Connect Ovarian Cancer Patients with Crucial Services
Patients with ovarian cancer often face complex burdens that go beyond just medication.
Appropriate Post-Surgical Opioid Prescribing Examined
Guidelines needed to determine the appropriate length of opioid treatment after common surgical procedures.
Parents Uncertain Schools Can Help with Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Problems
Only 38% of parents are very confident that school staff can help a student with a suspected mental health problem.
'Kick and Kill' Technique Targets Dormant HIV Cells
A synthetic particle awakens dormant HIV cells then knocks them out.
Novel Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Drug Selected for Grant
The grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society aims to support the development of a potential oral treatment for progressive forms of MS.
New Formulation of Tardive Dyskinesia Drug Approved by FDA
Ingrezza is a selective VMAT2 inhibitor that was the first FDA-approved product indicated to treat adults with tardive dyskinesia.
HPV-Cancer Relationship Could Uncover Treatment
An oncoprotein produced by the human papillomavirus results in cells that proliferate and do not die.
Johnson & Johnson Exits Insulin Pump Market Due to Increased Competition
Animas Corporation to cease operations and sale of insulin pumps.
Smartphone App Allows for Rapid HIV Testing
A biochip may be able to detect HIV in a drop of blood and display the results within 10 seconds.
Trending News Today: Puerto Rico Faces Medicaid Crisis
Trending News Today: California Faces Challenges in Tackling Hepatitis Outbreak
Career Change Is Constant: 3 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Your professional viability and professional growth are important. Be proactive, prepared, and stay ahead of the curve.
Looking to the Past and Future During American Pharmacists Month
In October, we celebrate American Pharmacists Month.
Q&A with a Psychiatry PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident
Have you ever considered pursuing a PGY-2 pharmacy residency in psychiatry?
Which Pharmacy Schools Should I Apply to This Year?
A 3-step process to compare pharmacy schools' prerequisites and set an application timeline.
