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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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Anticipating Drug Shortages During Supply Chain Disruptions: Implications for Children With ADHDAn increased demand for methylphenidate products as a result of Adderall shortages has led to a short supply of some popular products, including Ritalin and Concerta.
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The Pharmacy as the Center of Immunization Services for the Entire FamilyExpanding services and revenues for pharmacies while improving public health and reducing stress on parents and others in the health care system is a win-win-win situation.
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Staying Ahead of Headache Management: Tips for Pharmacists on Patient RecommendationsPharmacists can play a vital role in educating patients about headaches and can help to limit their impact on the patient.
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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty ClinicAn infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.
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Best Practices for Implementing an Opioid Stewardship Program During the Opioid CrisisHospital pharmacists can play an instrumental role in controlling the misuse of opioids while ensuring appropriate pain management for their patients.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Nephritis: A Case of Nivolumab-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in a Patient with Urothelial CarcinomaThis case highlights the importance of recognizing ICPI-AKI, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and understanding the clinical context to prevent irreversible renal damage.
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New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacy Hosts 2nd Annual Pharmacy Leader and Pharmacy Technician SymposiumThe NJSHP's 2nd Annual Symposium fosters networking and education for pharmacy professionals, featuring expert insights on compliance and regulation in pharmacy compounding.
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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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Patient-Centered Management of Dermatologic Toxicities in Oncology: Insights From Cynthia Ryan, PharmD, BCPSCynthia Ryan, PharmD, BCPS, discusses practical, evidence-based strategies for pharmacists to identify, prevent, and manage dermatologic toxicities associated with cancer therapies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and proactive supportive care to improve adherence and outcomes.
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Pharmacists are Untapped Resource for Reducing Health DisparitiesPharmacists can address the needs of health care consumers earlier in the care journey by building interpersonal relationships and community trust, as well as by leading institutional and public policy reform.
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Updates in the First-Line Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell CarcinomaCurrent guideline recommendations include various combinations of targeted therapy with immunotherapy.
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Expert Q&A: Expanding the Pharmacist's Role in Community-Based Weight ManagementPharmacists are positioned to significantly impact weight management by offering accessible expertise in medication, lifestyle guidance, and long-term support for healthier choices.
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Closing Thoughts From The Panel On Pneumococcal VaccinationThe panel of pneumococcal vaccination experts offer their concluding insights and perspectives on the current landscape of pneumococcal vaccines.
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How Comprehensive Medication Management Improves Patient Outcomes, Health EquityWhen a patient is engaged in the home by a team that includes a pharmacist resource, social determinants of health issues become more clear and the care team can help close the gaps.
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Pharmacogenomics Update: Working Group Guideline for Gene-Drug Interactions Between CYP2D6, CYP3A4, and CYP1A2 With AntipsychoticsMajor pharmacogenomics organizations continue to recognize the potential relevance of pharmacogenomics for psychiatric medication management, mainly due to its effects on pharmacokinetics.
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National Practitioner Data Bank Aims to Reduce MalpracticeGovernment’s database include health care professionals in many categories, including pharmacists.
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Improving Medication Reconciliation Accuracy in a Primary Care PracticeAccurate medication reconciliations are critical for ensuring safe patient outcomes, and a correct medication list can help prevent drug-drug interactions, contraindications, and duplicate therapies.
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Research Suggests Alzheimer Disease and Periodontal Disease Are Linked by InflammationPeriodontitis and AD are both characterized by inflammatory and immunological response by the host.
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Five Years Later: The Case for a COVID-19 Memorial DayLet’s shine the spotlight on ourselves, and let’s begin to heal.
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Managing Medications at School Is More Than a Family AffairPharmacists can step up counseling and advocate for best practices for children with chronic illnesses.
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Pharmacist-led Post-Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Glycemic ManagementPharmacist-led post-cardiovascular surgery outpatient glycemic management services help reduce hospital readmissions and sternal wound infections in patients with uncontrolled diabetes who recently underwent an interventional cardiology procedure.
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Fish Oil Supplements are Widely Promoted for Heart Health, But is it Justified?It is important for pharmacists to educate patients, especially those with cardiovascular risks, about the differences between fish oil supplements and prescription n3-FAs products.
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Pharmacist-Led Interventions for Adherence and OptimizationPanelists discuss how pharmacists improve patient outcomes in chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD) by addressing accessibility and tolerability challenges, optimizing drug regimens, managing adherence, and fostering trust with patients to ensure consistent therapy and long-term success.
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Pharmacists are Overworked, Frustrated, and Unintentionally Absent from Patient Care: It’s Time to Rightsize the RoleSpecialty pharmacists—those caring for patients with serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions such as cancer or rheumatologic disease—are not immune from the ongoing labor crisis.
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Implementation of a Pharmacist-Led COPD Transitions of Care ServiceA pharmacist-led transitions of care program reduced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease readmissions by implementing guideline-based inhaler prescribing and addressing medication adherence barriers, decreasing 30-day readmission rates.
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Preventive Biologics May Aid the Antibiotic Resistance CrisisNew technology and innovation may help turn the corner on antibiotic resistance.
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AAN 2025: Pharmacists Play Critical Role in Monitoring, Managing Lecanemab TherapyPhilip Kuball, MD, neurology resident at NYU Langone Health, highlights the integral role of pharmacists in monitoring patient eligibility, managing dosing schedules, and ensuring safe medication interactions for lecanemab treatment in Alzheimer disease.
