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USPSTF Updates Recommendation for Earlier Colorectal Cancer ScreeningThe United States Preventive Services Task Force updates recommends that colorectal cancer screening begin 5 years earlier, at age 45 instead of age 50.
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Trends in the 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest: Insurance and Cost Obstacles in Cancer TreatmentResults from Eisai Inc's online national survey of cancer patients, published in the 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest, highlight financial concerns of cancer treatment and their impact on treatment adherence.
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Going Beyond the Headlines on Health Spending in 4 StepsHealth care spending in the United States is at the center of a loud, fractured debate mired in deep complexity.
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Billions of Dollars and More Than a Decade Later, Now What?The global launch of a new drug requires careful orchestration of sales and marketing support activities—a challenge that can have a large financial impact.
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The King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan: Evolution of the Pharmacy DepartmentThe pharmacy at KHCC has transformed itself into one of the leading health care providers in the Middle East.
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Patient Preference for Treatment Administration in Cystic FibrosisThis study assesses the preferences of patients with cystic fibrosis for treatments that differ in the mode of administration.
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5 Ways Pharmacy Students Can Help During PandemicThere is a number of things that pharmacy students can do to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sephin1 Therapy Could Be Effective Therapy for Multiple SclerosisSephin1 found to protect oligodendrocytes, axons, and myelin, as well as reduce central nervous system inflammation in multiple sclerosis.
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Emphasize Medication Adherence to PatientsMethods Include Bioingestible Sensors, Motivational Interviewing, Packaging and Reminder Technology, and Synchronization
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FDA to Require Overdose Death Warnings on Opioid LabelsLabel change is part an effort to help inform proviers about balancing the serious risks of opioids with their role in pain management.
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Community Pharmacist Involvement in Prescription Drug Monitoring ProgramsThe involvement of community pharmacists is vital to reduce prescription drug abuse through the use of Electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.
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Misinformation from the Drug IndustryThe 340B program helps rural and urban safety-net health providers care for underserved patients across America every day.
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Combating Advancing Cancers With CAR T-Cell TherapyImmunotherapy methods emerged on the oncology market as adoptive cell transfers, specifically chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, with clear benefits in hematologic malignancy treatment.
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Viability of a Dose Optimization Program Within a Specialty PharmacyDose optimization strategies offer a potentially valid, clinically based intervention in which payers can realize a direct drug cost savings, and indirect medical cost avoidance.
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Learning to Breathe: Optimizing Management of COPD Based on Device SelectionA review of current treatment recommendations for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a focus on currently available medication devices.
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Managing Rheumatoid ArthritisA guide to treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, the most common chronic inflammatory joint disease.
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Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring Utilization in Type 2 DiabetesContinuous glucose monitoring has revolutionized the way patients with diabetes can monitor their glucose.
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Understand the Basics of Immune-Enhancing SupplementsData indicate potential benefits and risks with nutritional supplement use, highlighting the need for pharmacist counseling.
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Infused Therapies: Cost Savings Benefits Through Home InfusionTransitioning infusion therapy patients from hospital outpatient or medical office settings to home care, when appropriate, can result in significant reductions in medical drug spending.
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Antimicrobial Stewardship at the Tipping PointAntimicrobial stewardship programs have been around for some time. However, a tipping point has yet to be achieved where most hospitals and long-term care facilities have effective programs.
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Improving Transitions of Care for Patients Receiving Bispecific Therapies and Final RecommendationsPanelists discuss how key recommendations for optimizing bispecific therapy care focus on establishing robust communication protocols between academic and community centers while ensuring community centers develop comprehensive infrastructure including staff training, emergency protocols, and care coordination pathways.
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When Implementing a Sunshine Act Plan, Don't Forget About the Doctors!The main goal of the Sunshine Act is to create more transparency, with the ultimate goal of reducing the marketing impact on the physicians' treatment decisions, resulting in lower health care costs. The Final Rule is on a whole new national level and the potential response from physicians must be evaluated.
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Differentiating Between Influenza Vaccines for Adults 65 Years or OlderOlder adults are vulnerable to severe influenza-associated complications and risks, but influenza vaccines may be less effective in this population.
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Role of IL-23 Inhibition in the Management of Plaque PsoriasisThe inhibition of the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) pathway and its proinflammatory processes has been central in psoriasis management.
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The Benefits of Early Exposure to Advanced Patient CareAs pharmacy practice rapidly changes, pharmacists are encountering greater opportunities to provide advanced patient care.
