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Wrapping Up an Exciting Year for Pharmacy
From a mega-pharmacy benefit merger to pharmacy robberies to a blockbuster drug going off patent, 2011 was a landmark year for the field of pharmacy.
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Communication Between Spouses Impacts Pain Coping
Chronic pain suffered by one spouse can affect marital communication and influence the partner's ability to cope with pain, a new study suggests.
Prescription Drug Access Still a Struggle for Many Patients
Although the number of Americans who have trouble purchasing drugs remained steady during the past 3 years, it is still much higher than it was in 2003.
Brain Size May Predict Risk for Early Alzheimer's
Findings could represent a significant step in the development of new ways for health care professionals to detect the debilitating disease.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia in Elderly Women
New data suggest that providing oxygen therapy to elderly women with sleep apnea may reduce the chances of cognitively impairment.
Alzheimer's Test Predicts Cognitive Decline in Parkinson's
New findings indicate that intertwined diseases may both contribute to cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease.
Depression Increases Risk of Dementia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
New research indicates that patients with type 2 diabetes who have depression are significantly more like to develop dementia.
NSAID Use during Pregnancy Linked to Rare Birth Defects
Although further study is warranted, new research indicates that OTC pain medications should be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Battling Allergies and Asthma during the Holidays
From taking antihistamines before leaving the house to avoiding fireplaces, experts offer tips to ensure that allergies and asthma don't ruin the holidays.
Cholesterol Drugs May Help Fight Influenza
New data indicate that statins may be able to complement immunization and antiviral drugs in reducing mortality in patients hospitalize with the flu.
Experts Offer Advice for Reducing Holiday Stress
The keys to managing anxiety during the holiday season include tempering expectations, simplifying tasks, and setting aside time for self-care.
Pharmacists Are Among the Most Trusted Professionals, Says Survey
A new Gallup poll finds that the majority of Americans rate the honesty and ethical standards of pharmacists very highly.
CDC Issues Guidance on New Treatment Option for TB
New regimen has the potential to be a game-changer for the treatment of TB by significantly reducing the course of treatment.
APhA White Paper Focuses on the Past, Present, and Future of MTM
The paper looks at how MTM has developed and proposes ideas for future positioning and integrating of programs in the US health care system.
Legislation Would Make Drug Price Gouging a Federal Crime
Proposed bill would crack down on market distributors who seek to profit off shortages of cancer and heart medications.
FDA Announces New REMS for Drugs to Treat Low Platelet Counts
Changes mean pharmacists are no longer are required to enroll in educational programs before dispensing the drugs to patients.
Adding Cannabis to Opiates Treatment May Increase Pain Relief
A new study suggests that chronic pain patients may experience greater relief if cannabinoids are added to their treatment regimen.
NACDS' New Senior VP Talks about the Future of Community Pharmacy
Kathleen Jaeger talks about how community pharmacy can help improve patient health, and the role pharmacy should play in evolving care paradigms.
Headaches after Traumatic Brain Injury Highest in Adolescents and Girls
New study may shed light on whether there are similarities in the cause of migraine and post-traumatic headache, and how this may impact treatment.
ASHP: Students Concerned with Pharmacy Job Market
Pharmacy students and recent graduates are having difficulty finding a job or residency and are worried about the job market.
Counseling Patients on the Importance of Flu Shots
National Influenza Vaccination Week provides a key opportunity to education patients about the benefits of getting vaccinated against influenza.
Opioid Use Linked to Higher Costs and Longer Hospital Stays
Data presented at the ASHP midyear meeting demonstrate that opioid-related adverse events place a significant economic burden on hospitals.
Are Foster Children Taking Too Many Antipsychotic Medications?
Study examining the concomitant use of antipsychotic drugs among youth in foster care calls for better oversight of these medications in youths.
New HIV Cases Are Down, but Patients Fail to Take Advantage of Therapy
Thirty years after the AIDS virus was first reported, significant advances in therapy have been made. But there are still too many who aren't being treated.
Tavenner to Replace Berwick as CMS Administrator
The Obama administration has nominated former nurse and hospital executive Marilyn Tavenner to take over Donald Berwick's CMS post
AAP Issues Updated Guidelines for Meningococcal Vaccine
New recommendations include a booster dose to protect adolescents when they are most vulnerable to the disease.
Migraines Linked to Major Depressive Disorder
A new study suggests that migraine sufferers are more likely to experience depression, and individuals with depression are more likely to have migraines.
Measuring the Impact of Pharmacist Interventions on Heart Failure Outcomes
Although pharmacist interventions didn't reduce hospitalizations or death rates, they did result in more patients getting the recommended medications.
Exposing the Dangers of Illegal Online Pharmacies
Individuals looking to save a few bucks by purchasing drugs online are putting themselves in serious danger, according to the NABP.