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Clinician and Patient Education on FMT in CDI
Candace Cotto, RN, and Andrew Skinner, MD, discuss barriers to use of FMTs in managing CDI, highlighting clinician and patient education.
Insurance Coverage of FMTs in CDI
Experts comment on insurance coverage as a factor for the broader use of FMTs for the management of CDI.
Pharmacoscopy Platform Creates Automated, Personalized Selection of Treatment Options for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma treatment selection is critical due to the potential for developing treatment resistance over time to the currently prescribed drugs.
Phase 2 Trial Results Show Efficacy, Safety for Treatment of Acute Cannabinoid Intoxication in the Emergency Department Setting
With no treatments currently FDA approved, patients arrive at the hospital with no options for treatment beside waiting for the intoxication to pass.
Oncology Pharmacists Connect Meeting Promises Focus on Changing Treatment Paradigms, Implementation Challenges for Pharmacists
Program Chair Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, discussed what attendees can look forward to at the inaugural Oncology Pharmacists Connect meeting.
Incorporating FMT Treatment Into Clinical Practice
Candace Cotto, RN, reviews the process of incorporating fecal microbiota, live-jslm treatment into clinical practice, what patients can expect, and the room sanitation process after the procedure.
Advances in the CDI Treatment Landscape
Experts discuss new and emerging treatments the management of CDI, highlighting the phase 3 trials for SER 109.
Sublingual Vaccine Shows Efficacy in Preventing Recurrent UTIs, Helping to Eliminate Need for Antibiotics
Women with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often on and off antibiotics for years, and even decades, as the only treatment available in health systems for treating UTIs.
Role of Live-JSLM in Treating Recurrent CDI
Joseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP, and Andrew Skinner, MD, discuss the potential benefits of using live-jslm early on to treat CDI, as well as the implications of this new treatment.
Use of Live-JSLM in the Treatment of CDI
Joseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP, provides an overview of a new FDA-approved FMT therapy, live-jslm for the treatment of CDI.
Experts Discuss Pharmacists' Roles in Addressing Over Prescribing
Christina Madison sat down with Walter Oronsaye, known as the Phit Pharmacist, to discuss over prescribing as well as social media as a tool for pharmacists.
Digitization Can Optimize the Entire Timeline of a Clinical Trial to Improve Endpoints
Experts have seen the value of technology in the clinical trial space because it helps to remove natural bias that can leads to inaccuracies in data collection.
Expert: Though Patients Don’t Always See Savings With Biosimilars, New Policies Could Improve Access
Fran Gregory, PharmD, MBA, vice president of Emerging Therapies at Cardinal Health, discussed the role biosimilars are playing in the pharmaceutical market as well as in patient access.
Accelerating Patient Recruitment May Help Address Clinical Trial Delays in FDA Approval Process
Harsha Rajasimha, PhD, discusses current challenges leading to clinical trial delays, such as the “valley of death.”
Expert: Potential OTC Birth Control Pill Could Open the Door for Other Rx-to-OTC Contraceptive Switches
Although this should be a relatively routine process, the national conversations around abortion and contraception have brought more attention to the decision.
Expert: METTL3 Is Essential for Growth in Aggressive Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Lili Wang, MD, PhD, discusses her research investigating how METTL3 regulates RNA splicing dysregulation and contributes to CLL growth.
Multidisciplinary Teams in Medically Integrated Pharmacies Can Improve Personalized Care
With a growing expectation for individualized and personalized care, medically integrated pharmacies have a great opportunity to support patients and the care team.
Use of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) Treatment in CDI
Candace Cotto, RN, and Andrew Skinner, MD, discuss the challenges of traditional fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in treatment of CDI.
Challenges in the Management of CDI
Andrew Skinner, MD, reviews challenges in managing CDI, as well as the treatment guidelines from IDSA, SHEA, and ACG.
Expert: The Future of Patient Services Will Rely on Digital Hubs
Josh Marsh, vice president and general manager of Sonexus Access and Patient Support at Cardinal Health, discussed how patient assistance programs are leveraging technology.
Combining Technology, Human Elements Improves Participant Retention in Decentralized Clinical Trials
Closely monitored, decentralized trials have also been shown to improve electronic patient reported outcomes to 92% compliance, according to ObvioHealth.
Pharmacists Play Key Roles Supporting Patients, Physicians in Home Infusion
Importantly, Sullivan said data show that adverse events in the home infusion environment are no higher than in any other setting.
Understanding the Impact Nitrosamine Impurities Can Have in the Work of Pharmacy Professionals
Naiffer Romero, MSc, MPH, discusses his work at U.S. Pharmacopeia to regulate nitrosamine impurities and ensure medication quality.
Expert: Specialty Drug Pipeline Remains Robust, With Exciting New Drugs On the Horizon
Approximately 43 total specialty drugs come to the market each year, on average.
Expert Discuss Difference of Gastrointestinal Care for Pediatrics, Adults
Shweta S. Namjoshi, MD, MPH, CNSC, discusses the role of the pharmacists in gastrointestinal care and the differences in care for pediatrics and adults.
Colorectal Cancer Trends Increasingly Younger at Age of Diagnosis, Making Effective Early Intervention Critical
Kimlin Tam Ashing, PhD, discusses her research assessing effective interventions in ethnic minority communities to increase colorectal cancer screenings.
Latest Mifepristone Legal Debates Raise More Questions, Confusion for Health Care Professionals
Following 2 opposing decisions from judges in Texas and Washington State, Lanton said the issue is back in the Supreme Court.
Diagnosis of C difficile Infection (CDI)
Joseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP; Candace Cotto, RN; and Andrew Skinner, MD, review C. difficile infection (CDI), its risk factors, symptoms, and quality of life for the patient.
Overview of Gut Microbiome
Experts provide an overview of the gut microbiome and its importance to nutrition and overall health.
Managing Inventory Presents Unique New Challenge With Biosimilars
Gregory also discussed the differences between specialty pharmacy distribution and physician’s office distribution, and the benefits of each for patients.