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Pharmacists Can Help Heart Failure Patients with Defibrillators
Within a few years of primary prevention defibrillator placement, one-quarter of heart failure (HF) patients show improvements in heart function above the clinical threshold.
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Analyzing Demographics of COPD Oxygen Therapy Patients
Oxygen therapy use spikes since 2000.
New Pathway for Reducing the Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Compound shows promise in reducing a precursor to RA.
Biosimilar Substitution: A Primer for Pharmacists
Pharmacists will need to evaluate several new factors when selecting and dispensing products.
With biosimilars set to enter the US health care market, pharmacists will soon have new factors to consider when selecting and dispensing products.
NOAC Prescriptions: What Pharmacists Need to Know
Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants are increasingly being prescribed to prevent and treat venous thromboembolism and avert stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Why Corticosteroids Poorly Control Severe Asthma
The approximate 1 in 10 asthma patients who have severe disease do not respond to mainstay corticosteroid treatment, even in high doses.
Virtual Clinic Benefits Community Pharmacies
A virtual clinic launched by 1-800-Pharmacy and the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative aims to assist pharmacists at independent community pharmacies.
New Checklist Aims to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
Pharmacists and their patients can help prevent prescription drug misuse, abuse, and diversion through a new educational tool launched by the Alliance for Balanced Pain Management (AfBPM).
Newer COPD Oxygen Prescriptions More Likely to Lead to Burn Injuries
Patients with a burn injury were twice as likely to have been prescribed oxygen in the previous 90 days.
Topical Medications May Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Damage
Topical medications stimulated the regeneration of damaged brain cells.
Window of Opportunity Exists for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Treating patients within 3 months of the onset of symptoms may prove to be beneficial.
Common Misconceptions About Miscarriage
Miscarriage is widely misunderstood by the public, according to a recent survey of more than 1000 US adults.
Rosacea Effects Go Beyond Skin Deep
Negative perceptions of facial redness affect rosacea patients' social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.
Hepatitis B Treatment Prevents Virus Transmission During Pregnancy
Infants whose mothers were treated with telbivudine while pregnant were HBV-negative at 6 months after birth.
How Pharmacists Can Prevent Medication Errors in Transitions of Care
By performing medication reconciliation across the care continuum, pharmacists play an essential role in preventing medication errors during transitions of care.
In addition to treating hepatitis B virus infection, Novartis's antiviral drug telbivudine effectively protects against mother-to-infant transmission.
Overhaul of Hepatitis C Screening Needed
Comprehensive screening guidelines needed for populations with multiple risk factors.
Electronic Reminders Increase HPV Vaccination Rates
Young women are up to 10 times more likely to complete the human papillomavirus vaccine series when their health care providers are alerted electronically that patients are due for a shot.
Pharmacist-Provided Flu Shots Please Patients
Patients are highly satisfied with the influenza vaccines pharmacists are providing in community pharmacies.
Personalizing Cancer Treatment
Test projects which agent will work best against particular tumors.
Diet and Exercise Reduce Diabetes Risk Beyond Weight Loss
Both exercise and calorie restriction have additive beneficial effects.
In patients at risk for type 2 diabetes, diet and exercise have beneficial effects on regulating glucose levels beyond those associated with weight loss.
Antifungal Drugs and Steroids May Be Able to Reverse Multiple Sclerosis
Drugs that activate nervous system stem cells may cause formation of new myelin.
Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Asthma
Link found between new onset obstructive sleep apnea and habitual sleepiness.
Gene Placement on Chromosome Influences Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Onset, Mortality
Study may add to the ability to predict RA outcomes.
Pharmacists' Role in Recognizing Childhood Obesity
Pharmacists can play a vital role in increasing awareness of childhood obesity.
Many Hats Needed for Infertility Counseling
Counseling should address the psychological and emotional factors affecting infertile patients.
Half of ACS Patients Don't Adhere to Antiplatelet Agents After Angioplasty
Despite being told the importance of medication adherence, about half of acute coronary syndrome patients don't take their oral antiplatelet therapy as prescribed.
Prime Time for HIV Prevention Counseling
Expanded hours may be needed to overcome treatment obstacles.