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Updated C. Difficile Infection Guidelines Incorporate New TrialsInfectious Disease Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America make 3 new treatment recommendations for adults.
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Humanizing Pharmacy: Shifting From Volume to Value for Improved Care and Reduced Pharmacist BurnoutRetail pharmacies benefit from the shift from a volume-centric model to a value-centric approach that focuses on enhancing patient care, reducing pharmacist burnout, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and expand the scope of pharmacy services.
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Health Care Is a Human Right: A Roundtable on Values, Visibility, and the Work AheadIn this roundtable, 3 pharmacy faculty members reflect on how shifting federal priorities and the defunding of research initiatives have impacted their work, communities, and careers—while highlighting the power of resilience, solidarity, and reimagined academic impact in advancing public health equity.
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From Infusion Center Operations to Rounds: The Oncology Pharmacist’s Role at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterDavid S. Bateshansky, PharmD, BCOP, discusses his role as an oncology pharmacist at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, noting the evolving recognition of pharmacists' contributions on cancer care teams.
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Dispensing Medication for Muslims: A Guide for PharmacistsDespite Muslim patients’ need for halal medication, more than 80% of pharmacists were found to lack knowledge about where to look to find alternative medications that are halal.
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Welcome to the Future of PharmacyHere are 5 ways technology is rapidly revolutionizing the day-to-day role of technicians and pharmacists.
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The Role of Pharmacists in Prescribing HIV Pre-Exposure ProphylaxisImplementing PrEP in retail community pharmacies increases patient accessibility but may be difficult to incorporate without modifying workflow.
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Augmented Intelligence Can Help Reduce Unplanned Hospital Admissions, Supporting the Enhancing Oncology ModelEven with technological advancements, provider involvement and oversight remain essential.
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Risks and Impacts of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Growing Concern for Neonatal HealthCannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.
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Ensuring Innovation Act Changes Eligibility for New Chemical ExclusivityLaw aims to encourage competition in the pharmaceutical industry, making it easier for generics to enter market.
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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Women’s Health and Access to CarePanelists discuss how digital health technologies revolutionize women’s health care through telehealth, mobile apps, and remote monitoring, expanding access, personalization, and proactive medical support.
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MHPAEA Has Positive Effect on Psychiatric CareMental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act disallows insurers offering lower-quality benefits for behavioral health treatments.
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Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Aims to Improve Prior Authorization ProcessLegislation would place emphasis back on patient health rather than on cumbersome, time-consuming paperwork.
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FDA, USP Advance Standardization, Regulation of Cannabis NationallyQuality standards and national regulation help to establish its role as medicine.
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Nuclear Isotopes Could Help Address Challenges in Oncology Clinical TrialsThe radiation emerging from these isotopes can be used in 2 different ways in cancer trials: imaging (detection of tumors) and therapy (destruction of tumors).
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AI Tools Can Help Pharmacies Advance Value-Based Care PracticesFor pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.
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The Blood Detective: Tackling Medication-Induced Hematological DisordersThese disorders can be fatal, making pharmacists’ role in detection crucial.
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Clinical Overview: Baricitinib (Olumiant) for Rheumatoid Arthritis, COVID-19Baricitinib (Olumiant) is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19 in hospitalized adults.
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The Value of a Hub in a Limited Distribution Specialty Pharmacy NetworkAlthough specialty pharmacies may be able to offer some of the services that a hub provider does, a hub can standardize patient and provider support across the network.
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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Associated with Reduced Hyperkalemia in Patients With Heart FailureSGLT-2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular deaths, heart failure hospitalizations, hyperkalemia, and decline of renal function in patients with HFrEF.
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Advice for Physicians to Manage C. Difficile Infection (CDI)Experts share advice for physicians taking care of patients with C. difficile infection (CDI).
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Clinical Overview: 2023-2024 COVID-19 VaccinesAn overview of updated CDC ACIP recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines available through commercial channels for the 2023-2024 season.
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Expert: Leveraging AI to Improve Biosimilar Adoption and Cost SavingsAI can streamline biosimilar adoption by simplifying prescribing decisions and reducing costs.
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Patient Case Study: A Rare Neurological Disease Diagnostic JourneyNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is an autoimmune disease characterized by severe attacks of optic neuritis and/or myelitis, leading to possible visual loss, paralysis, cognitive impairment, sensory deficits, bladder dysfunction, and even mortality.
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Five Domains, One Outcome: How Social Factors Shape Cancer SurvivalIman Ahmed, PharmD, BCOP, shared key insights about how social determinants of health impact treatment access and outcomes for patients with leukemia.
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In a Nod to Precision Oncology, the FDA Approves RevumenibThe approval marks a significant milestone in the treatment of a rare and aggressive subtype of acute leukemia.
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How AI Is Helping Researchers Fight Superbugs Faster Than Ever BeforeAI may help to significantly speed up drug discovery and development, and help researchers end the treatment-resistant infection crisis before it’s too late.
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Lower Discontinuation Rates on Cycled Oral Antineoplastics Can Lead to Lower Medical Costs, Fewer HospitalizationsThese agents are likely to become the mainstay of cancer treatment in the very near future.
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Ryan’s Law Is a Monumental Opportunity for PharmacistsPharmacists can help to usher in a new era of patient-centered end-of-life care.
