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Key Takeaways on FMTs in the Treatment of CDIExperts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.
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Student Advocacy and Its Impact on Tobacco Cessation ProgramsBecause pharmacists are one of the most accessible health care providers, we are trained in medication selection and in how to counsel patients who wish to stop smoking.
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Case Study: Insulin Sensitizers as Enhancers in Diabetes ManagementThe objective of this study is to evaluate the use of low-dose pioglitazone, without relying on high doses of insulin, by enhancing sensitivity as a suitable, cost-effective strategy compared to larger insulin doses in patients with limited access to care.
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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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Regulations Guiding Sterile Compounding Are ComplexUnderstanding the categories is key to evaluating and making decisions about outsourcing products or improving internal production standards.
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Color a Career: Pharmacy Coloring Book Features Traditional, Nontraditional RolesColoring can be a form of mindfulness and promotes relaxation and reduces stress, which is particularly valuable in the fast-paced world of health care.
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Outpatient ASPs Are Worth the JourneyDeveloping an antimicrobial stewardship program is arduous but valuable; commitment from leadership is the first step.
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Improve Care for Patients With Community-Acquired PneumoniaEmpiric anti-MRSA therapy is an area of opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship in the treatment of CAP.
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A Primer for Medical Specialty Drug Utilization Management StrategiesCase management programs or pharmacist-delivered high-touch care are critical components in medical specialty drug management.
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Menstrual Migraines: Overview, Treatment, and PreventionPharmacists play a key role in migraine management, therefore, awareness of menstrual migraine-specific prophylaxis is important.
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Vax-Innovation: Incorporating the Newly Approved RSV and Pneumococcal Vaccines Into Community Pharmacy WorkflowBest practices to train staff and team members to engage patients and to ease the new vaccine offerings into the workflow are also discussed.
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Multiple Myeloma Therapy Often Causes Cardiovascular ComplicationsMany patients have baseline risk factors present at diagnosis because of older age and disease-related elements.
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The Fludarabine Shortage and Its Ripple Effects: Navigating the CrisisThe significant surge in oncology drug shortages in 2023 particularly affected essential chemotherapeutic drugs.
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Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Management: What the Pharmacist Should KnowGuidance on the use of basal insulins (BI) and insulin pens to enable pharmacists to answer questions regarding the safe and effective use of BI for the management of diabetes.
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NHA Helping Pharmacy Technicians With Soft Skills; No Longer a Tall OrderFrom certified medical assistants to phlebotomy technicians, the need for positive patient-provider interactions has proven critical both in achieving high patient satisfaction rates and improving patient experience.
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The Significance of Community Pharmacies' Services Beyond Dispensing SeparationPharmacists in community-based settings are now capable of developing innovative pharmacy practices and offering patient care services.
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Take Back Day: Dispensing Advice on Medication DisposalCommunity pharmacists’ influence increases the likelihood of patients safely disposing unused medications and keeping them out of harm’s reach.
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Physical Activity Positively Impacts Symptoms of Depression, AnxietyModern society has put individuals at an increased risk of dopamine overload, causing an increase in mental health disorders.
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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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Common Patient Questions About Insulin Biosimilars Pertain to ClassificationNuances can lead to frequent areas of confusion.
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Changing the Game: Pharmacy Students' Perspective on Naloxone OTC ApprovalTo eliminate the existing stigma in the community, addiction must be recognized as a treatable condition rather than an immoral act.
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Clinical Updates, Awareness Efforts During Parkinson's Awareness MonthApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, so what better time to refresh your understanding and promote awareness around Parkinson disease than now?
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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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Managing Hematologic Cancer Therapies and Reducing COVID-19 RiskIn this high-risk population, strategies for minimizing viral exposure during a pandemic are being considered with oncology treatment options.
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Data Show Cognitive Consequences of Benzodiazepine UseThe drug may be a risk factor for dementia-related illnesses.
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Biospecimen Waste in Hospitals Can Be Used in Clinical Research for Drug DevelopmentBillions of samples are discarded while investigators struggle to assemble collections.
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Novel Therapies Show Promise in HER2-Low Metastatic Breast CancerHER2-low disease demands a different approach from that of HER2-negative disease.
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This National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Pharmacists Can Have an Unparalleled Impact on Prevention, Treatment of GlaucomaPharmacists can play a key role in providing education and guidance to patients with glaucoma.
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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic DrugsHigh adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.
