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New CMS Rules Underscore Pharmacists’ Role in Improving Glycemic ManagementThe measures will also affect workers across all areas of the hospital, including dietitians, information technology, nurses, and physicians.
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Pain Management in the ICU Is ComplexFinding the right medication or drug combination for individual patients is critical.
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Gabapentin Presents High Potential for MisuseAlthough the anticonvulsant is not considered a controlled substance, some state legislation focuses on monitoring the use of or reclassifying it.
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Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 Amends Previous LegislationPast proposal gives insight into lawmakers' thinking about medicinal use of cannabis on a federal level.
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Pharmacists Play a Crucial Role When Addressing Health LiteracyProviders who are sensitive to health literacy have contributed to positive quality improvement across various institutions.
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Overview of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian CancerThere are 3 PARP inhibitors that are FDA approved in multiple settings of ovarian cancer.
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PQA Annual Meeting: Quality Emerges from the Pandemic, Focused on Access and EquityOpen to all health care professionals, the PQA meeting is a top forum for learning best practices and emerging trends in medication services, pharmacist-provided care and quality improvement initiatives.
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Pharmacy Interoperability Challenges and Needs Under the 21st Century Cures ActWhile progress is being made to advance the Cures Act, it is essential to ensure pharmacy interoperability given pharmacy’s critical role in health care.
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Trends in Behavioral and Mental Health Treatment Since the Start of the PandemicNew research finds that mental health has replaced COVID-19 as the top health concern among Americans, but deeper analysis needs to be done into whether depression and anxiety are truly becoming more widespread.
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Patient and Provider Safety is at the Core of Mass COVID-19 Immunization EffortAs new variants of the virus come to rise, it is crucial to continue to address the safety concerns with mass COVID-19 immunizations during the pandemic as well as provide solutions to reduce the exposure and spread of the virus.
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Managing Vaccines and COVID-19 Testing With Paperless TechnologyCOVID-19 has increased the demand for new, safer curbside conveniences and the health care industry—including the pharmacy—has transformed rapidly to meet patient needs and prioritize safety as a result of the pandemic.
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Educational Opportunities Exist for the Pharmaceutical Care of AnimalsInterested individuals may gain certification or continuing-education credits, many of which are available through the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists.
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Pharmacists Participating in Advanced Pain Management Modalities for Refractory PainPatient selection is a key factor in the safe and effective administration of advanced pain management modalities.
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340B Assists Patients and InstitutionsHow much does this federal program affect the success of the health care parties involved?
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How the Corporate World, Government Worked Together to Deliver a Solution to the COVID-19 PandemicThe alliance between pharmaceutical partners and government organizations signals the possibilities of shared resources in meeting global crises.
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A Rare Specialty Pharmacy’s Quick Response to Customized Patient Education Using QR CodesQR codes are currently used in various health care settings, such as in hospitals for patient verification, but more recently for health care-related education.
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Telehealth Proves of Great Value During COVID-19But state-to-state communications and inconsistencies related to licensing present legal issues.
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Planning for the New Year in Specialty Pharmacy: Tips to Help Patients Get Hassle-Free RefillsIn specialty pharmacy, many patients take steps to manage their prescription benefits before the new year.
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The Impact of USP 797, USP 800 on Compounding PharmaciesUSP 800 was a necessary step to maximize safety, but it also recommended many institutions reevaluate their facilities, equipment, processes, and staffing capacity, potentially costing millions of dollars.
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Equal but Not the Same—2021 Update on Influenza VaccinesAs COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, it is more important than ever for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to bust the myths surrounding vaccinations, particularly in preparation for the upcoming influenza season, which is expected to occur from October 2021 to May 2022.
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Oncology Overview: Idelalisib in Blood CancersApproved indications for idelalisib include relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, and follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Technicians Provide Critical Support to the Pharmacy Profession, But They Need Support TooAs pharmacy technicians continue to take on more responsibilities, actions must be taken to alleviate the burnout so many are facing.
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Study: Guillain-Barré Five Times More Likely in Unvaccinated COVID-19-Positive Patients Than Vaccinated PatientsPatients can sometimes develop Guillain-Barre syndrome after having a recent respiratory illness or digestive tract infection and, in rare cases, after receiving certain vaccines.
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Minnesota Fights Back Against Rising Insulin CostsAlec Smith Insulin Affordability Act provides citizens with a long-term solution to diabetes expenditures.
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Help Optimize Care for Orphan, Rare Lung Diseases Amid COVID-19 PandemicThe value of a patient-first approach and telehealth for addressing the complex health coordination needs of those with these pulmonary conditions has never been more critical.
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Drug Sequestration in the Management of Patients with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation SupportDosing recommendations for patients requiring ECMO support are unlikely to be supported by high-quality evidence, but are usually extrapolated from the physicochemical characteristics of individual drugs in conjunction with data from pharmacokinetic studies and case reports.
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Tips to Finding Balance: Being a Well-Rounded Student PharmacistFrom countless hours of studying to participating in pharmacy organizations to volunteering in the community, it’s no surprise that student pharmacists often struggle to find balance as a well-rounded student.
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Clinical Overview: Empagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Cardiovascular Disease or Heart Failure, Reduced Ejection FractionEmpagliflozin has been found to lower the risk of death due to cardiovascular events and the number of first and recurrent heart failure hospitalizations.
