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Understand Various Flu Vaccine Options, Optimal Ways to Educate PatientsThe SHARE model from the CDC involves personalizing recommendations for patients and their needs, addressing any concerns they may have, and explaining the risks of remaining unvaccinated.
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Know the Ins and Outs of Medical Marijuana in the WorkplaceBoth benefits and concerns exist, but implementing policies and regulations promotes employee productivity, guards safety.
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Present and Future Pharmacist Roles in Medication Abortion CareEducational programming for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists on medication abortion is limited.
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Immunizing Older Individuals Requires Flexibility, NuanceWhen it comes to vaccination efforts, remember that patients 65 years or older are not a homogeneous group.
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Something Smells Fishy: A Review of Omega-3 and the REDUCE-IT Results ControversyAs evidence for omega-3 continues to develop, pharmacists remain poised to guide patients toward the most indicated, safe, effective, and convenient options available.
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A New Frontier: PARP Inhibitors Plus Antiandrogens in BRCA- or HRR-Mutated mCRPCThese combination therapies have demonstrated longer PFS with a tolerable AE profile.
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Exploring the Landscape of Gene TherapyAn overview of how gene therapy has evolved since its inception, current applications, and emerging challenges.
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Earlier Mammograms May Not be Necessary for Women With Familial History of Breast CancerStudy finds little evidence to support the long-standing recommendation that women with a first-degree family relative diagnosed with breast cancer should get screened 10 years earlier.
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Optimizing Oncological Care: The Influence of AI on Insurance ApprovalsSuccessful integration demands overcoming various hurdles.
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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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The Role of Specialty Pharmacists in Overcoming Barriers Associated With PCSK9 InhibitorsSpecialty pharmacists play an important role in dispensing PCSK9 inhibitors and serve as a valuable source of assistance and education for patients.
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September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role in a Risky RhythmBecause patients may interact with a pharmacist more regularly than other health care providers, it is possible to detect potential signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation in a patient during their encounters.
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Precision in Practice: Optimizing Probability of Beta-Lactam Target Attainment with Prolonged Infusions and Therapeutic Drug MonitoringAs data continue to develop in this arena, β-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring is likely to become more routine, as it has with drugs like vancomycin and the aminoglycosides.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots and the FutureKey opinion leaders provide some advice for the public regarding COVID-19 booster shots and look to the future of the pandemic.
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The Power of Patient Advocacy: Collaborating With Patient Advocacy OrganizationsCollaborating with patient advocacy organizations offers pharmacy students a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in health care.
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Pharmacists in Nontraditional Roles Are Not Included in Bureau of Labor Statistics Count of Working PharmacistsTheir exclusion ripples into demand estimates for pharmacists, leading to a distorted picture of pharmacist demand and, ultimately, impacting the number of individuals choosing to enter the profession.
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Neuroinflammation: The Key Component in Targeting Neurological DisordersThe history of targeting neuroinflammation is a good example of the challenges to finding a treatment for Alzheimer disease.
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Surprising Drugs That Can Cause Serotonin SyndromeSpecific drugs, foods, and supplements can lead to this condition.
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Case Study: The Pharmacist’s Role in Atopic Dermatitis TreatmentThe goals of therapy for atopic dermatitis include reducing symptoms of pruritis and dermatitis with disease control and prevention of flares.
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World Sickle Cell Day: The Pharmacist’s Role in Medication ManagementThe role of the pharmacist in sickle cell disease management revolves around appropriate pain management.
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Applying an Error Prevention Process to a COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicAn overview for community pharmacies of a process to minimize vaccine errors using a COVID-19 vaccine point of distribution as an example.
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Integrating Pharmacists Into Care Teams Is CrucialTapping their specific skill sets and training can help serve patients more effectively, although challenges exist.
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Data Show Inequities From the HIV, COVID-19 Pandemics Remain Left to Be AddressedPharmacies can help bring inequities plaguing health care systems to an end to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic does not follow trends of inequity experienced in the HIV pandemic.
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Empowering Pharmacists: Essential Insights for HE ManagementKey opinion leaders highlight essential considerations for pharmacists, including medication costs, staying current with the latest advancements and clinical trials in hepatic encephalopathy (HE), and understanding the incidence of the disease.
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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use DisorderPharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.
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The Role of Consulting in Specialty PharmacyUnderstanding the complicated web of insurers, discounts from government and commercial plans, and payer access is extremely complicated.
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Novel Combination Therapies in Relapsed/ Refractory Classical Hodgkin LymphomaData shed light on brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab, bendamustine, or gemcitabine.
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Learn to Mitigate Feelings of Burnout and StressLack of acknowledgement or rewards in high-pressure pharmacy environments can lead to mental health issues.
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Pharmacist Expertise Is Critical to Combating Financial Toxicity for Patients With C difficile InfectionPharmacists can also ensure proper education and selection of therapy before and after discharge.
