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Opioid-Benzo Combo Raises Deadly Drug Overdose Risk
Concurrently prescribed opioids and benzodiazepines increase the risk for deadly drug overdose in veterans.
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Pharmacist Resolves Hostage, Robbery Situation
A pharmacist is being praised for coming to the rescue in a hostage and robbery situation.
University Now Offers Dual PharmD, MBA Degree Program
There's good news for students in Washington State interested in both pharmacy and business.
Pharmacy Students Counsel Children on Health
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pharmacy students visited nearly 9000 children this spring to teach them about health topics, such as nutrition, exercise, poison prevention, and germs.
After Rejection from Handsome Men, Women Snub Less Attractive Guys
With nearly 30% of married couples first meeting in college, pharmacy school may be the place where you meet "The One."
Self-Promotion on Social Media May Backfire
Presenting yourself in a favorable light on Facebook can have the opposite intended effect.
Warmth, Assertiveness Valuable Assets in Job Interviews
New research offers a few tips for anxious pharmacy students in interview settings.
How to Encourage True Collaboration Within the Health Care System
Brian Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, discusses what he think needs to happen in the next few years to move health care closer to being a truly collaborative system.
How College Choices Affect Career Outcomes
Finding a job related to one's major and attending a selective school will help students earn more post-college, while high-impact college experiences may lead to a job that offers non-monetary benefits.
Short-Term Debt Linked to Depression
Pharmacy students should be careful to pay off short-term debt to avoid experiencing depressive symptoms, according to new research.
Self-Affirmation Can Improve Job Negotiation
Pharmacy students facing a job interview should take a few minutes to write down their best traits and skills.
Faster Heart Rate May Predict Diabetes Development
For each 10 beats per minute increase in heart rate, patients faced a 23% greater risk of diabetes.
Plastic Surgery Boosts Likeability
While the traditional aim of plastic surgery is to provide a more youthful appearance, new research suggests it can also raise perceptions of a person's likeability, social skills, attractiveness, and femininity.
1 in 10 Americans Have Anger Issues and a Gun
As many as 1 in 10 Americans have impulsive anger problems and access to a gun.
Black Sabbath Vocalist's Connection to Pharmacy
While he was drawn to a career in music from an early age, his parents encouraged him to pursue college.
Pharmacy Board Puts Lawmaker's License on Probation
The Missouri State Board of Pharmacy has placed a state legislator's pharmacy license on probation for 3 years for dispensing pills improperly.
Binge Drinking Ballooning Nationwide
Americans are increasingly engaging in heavy drinking and binge drinking.
Underprivileged African-Americans Have Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Recent research findings may help health care professionals participating in a new Affordable Care Act payment model identify patients at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Coppertone Owes its Success to a Pharmacist
Sunbathers lathering up with suntan lotion have a pharmacist to thank for the original Coppertone formula.
Patients with a fast resting heart rate may have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Consuming Dark Chocolate Improves Attention
Need a study break? Try a piece of dark chocolate.
Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Filling Fake Prescriptions
A pharmacist who filled nearly 5000 fraudulent prescriptions has been sentenced to prison for 63 months.
Pharmacists Shouldn't Bother Recommending Soy Supplements for Asthma
While some patients may take soy supplements to manage their asthma, a new study suggests there is no solid evidence of improved lung function or clinical outcomes from the supplementation.
FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Lung Disease
Patients who took the drug had a slower decline in lung function than those on placebo.
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
The dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy has 3 main pieces of advice for pharmacy students: show gratitude, be on the lookout for new opportunities, and never say never.
Pharmacist Accused of $2.4 Million Health Care Fraud
A Chicago pharmacy owner has been indicted on charges of falsely billing $2.4 million for prescription drug claims.
The FDA today approved sirolimus, the first drug to treat lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare lung disease.
FDA Approves Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea
The FDA today approved eluxadoline and rifaximin to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
Pharmacy Students Provide Care to Farm Workers
A service trip in rural Georgia will give students a glimpse into a career path that diverges from retail pharmacy.
FDA Approves New COPD Treatment
Once-daily drug can be used to treat chronic bronchitis and emphysema.