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June 10th 2024
Patients with undiagnosed asthma or COPD who received usual care from their primary providers were more likely to visit the hospital or specialists because of respiratory illness.
Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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Reducing the Incidence and Severity of RSV in Older Adults: Opportunities for Patient Identification and Vacci...
1.0 Credit / Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Exploring Recent Advances in the Treatment of COPD: An Update for Pharmacists
0.75 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Novel Therapeutic Approaches for EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Oncol...
1.0 Credit / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
1.5 Credits / Law, Oncology
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Practical Approaches in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role...
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsi...
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Examining the Evidence for Emerging Vaccines to Prevent RSV-Related Complications in Older Adults
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, Immunization
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Integrating Guideline-Driven Protocols Into Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Pulmo...
1.0 Credit / Respiratory
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GASp, Where’s the Amoxicillin? Group A Streptococcus Infections and What Pharmacists Need to Know
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
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Exploring the GOLD Report Updates and the Value of Patient-Centered Strategies for the Treatment of Chronic Ob...
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Exploring the GOLD Report Updates and the Value of Patient-Centered Strategies for the Treatment of Chronic Ob...
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COPD Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk Among Smokers
December 21st 2015Although smoking is a well-known risk factor for lung cancer, the results of a recent study indicate that smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) face a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer than smokers without the respiratory condition.
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COPD More Prevalent in Rural and Poor Areas of United States
December 21st 2015Patients who live in low-income of rural areas of the United States may face a greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to recent study results presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
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Psychological Conditions Increase Early Hospital Readmission Rate in Patients with COPD
December 21st 2015Patients who develop a psychological conditions suck as depression anxiety, psychosis, or alcohol/drug abuse are more likely to be readmitted early to a hospital for complications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, recent study results suggest.
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