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New Treatment for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis on the HorizonRelationship between MS and common herpes virus Epstein-Barr virus offer new treatment target.
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Presidential Candidate's Disclosure of Migraine Helps Increase AwarenessDiscussion around Michele Bachmann's condition has brought migraine management to the forefront.
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Drug Combination Leads to Progression-Free Survival in Patients With CancerA randomized clinical trial offers strong evidence that a combination of 2 targeted melanoma drugs when given continuously keeps cancer from growing or spreading longer compared with intermittent treatment.
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Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (Kadcyla)This human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted antibody-drug conjugate is approved for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer.
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Anticoagulation Monitoring: The Next Community Pharmacy Value PropositionAn independent pharmacy in Virginia provides patient care services through an anticoagulation clinic.
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Documenting 340B Value Is Key to SuccessThis helps ensure that participation increases access to and care of patients of the covered entity.
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Practice Economics and the Decision to Prescribe Oral OncolyticsThis paper explores the economic incentives that oncologists face when deciding between oral and intravenous oncolytics and their impact on prescribing behavior.
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Impact of Medicare Part D on Utilization and ExpendituresExamination of pharmacy behaviors before and after implementation indicated that restrictions in pharmacy benefits may not deter utilization for Part D.
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THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: CONTRIBUTING TO BETTER MEDICINESDrs. Patel, Singh, and Whalen are postdoctoral fellows in the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program. Dr. Alexander is director of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Dr. Barone is professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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Kicking the Habit With Combination Therapy: Updates in Tobacco Cessation TreatmentAs one of the most visible members of the health care team, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to assist and support patients in tobacco cessation.
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Tip of the Week: Learn Business Skills for the New PharmacistIn querying pharmacists about what is required to be successful, many so-called “soft skills” in the social and administrative sciences rise to the top, but more evidence is needed.
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Opportunities and Trends in Digital HealthThe past decade has seen a rapid expansion in technology adoption.
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Healthcare Utilization and Costs for Insured Patients With FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia was related to a pattern of initial increase in utilization and costs, followed by a decrease 7 to 12 months after diagnosis.
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The Remaking of Specialty PharmacyPharmacies with a vision of the future can participate in this thriving market. Small chains and even retailers are establishing a foothold in specialty pharmacy, and they are thriving, while traditional retailers are finding ways to participate actively.
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Consider Impact of Certain Medications on Brain FunctionPharmacists can identify drugs that cause problems, guide selection, and recommend treatment strategies.
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Partnership Between Public Health and Pharmacy: Opportunities to Increase Resource Sharing, Efficiency, and Improved Health OutcomesAdditional support is necessary to ensure that infrastructure development continues and that all pharmacists have the necessary tools to continue to provide immunization services.
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Utilizing Contemporary Art to Transform Health EducationThe perception of creativity has been limited merely to art and innovation, neglecting one of the main sectors that strives for this: education.
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A Linezolid Prior Authorization Program: Clinical and Economic OutcomesThis study demonstrated that a linezolid PA program did not appear to be associated with a negative impact on medical outcomes and was associated with lower costs.
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Plethora of Clinical Trials Explore Gastric Cancer TreatmentsPharmacists can play an integral role in collaborating with physicians to manage patient therapy.
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The Beginning of a MovementIf independents have any chance of survival, we need to get into the game ourselves and teach the public what they don't know about PBMs.
