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Empowering Diabetes Care: The Evolving Role of PharmacistsPharmacists are well-positioned to address diabetes from a multifaceted approach.
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Motivational Interviewing to Conquer Barriers for Diabetes ManagementMotivational interviewing serves as a beneficial strategy to enhance medication adherence and improve patient outcomes in diabetes management.
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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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Proposed FDA Rule on Patient Medication Information Seeks to Address Prescription Misuse, NonadherenceImproved prescription information could help consumers make better health care decisions and result in cost savings.
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Mandatory Immunization of Health Care Workers Leads to ControversyLegal issues surfaced once again with the COVID-19 pandemic
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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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Implementing USP <800> Guidelines in Pediatric HospitalsProtecting this vulnerable patient population requires specially designed strategies.
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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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Considerations for RSV Prevention in Special Patient PopulationsOlder adults, patients with weakened immune systems, individuals living in long-term facilities, and those with underlying cardiopulmonary disease are at a higher risk of developing severe RSV infection outcomes.
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Brexanolone and Zuranolone for the Treatment of Postpartum DepressionThe American College of Clinical Gynecology recommends consideration of brexanolone or zuranolone in postpartum patients with onset of moderate-to-severe perinatal depression in the third trimester or within 4 weeks postpartum.
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Reduced POMP Dosing Shows Comparable Efficacy in ALL MaintenanceArefa Bacchus, PharmD, shared key insights about the use of POMP therapy in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
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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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From Shortages to Solutions: Enhancing Drug Manufacturing Through InnovationTechnology and regulations can revolutionize drug manufacturing and ensure a stable supply of medications.
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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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Combination Therapies and Resistance-Based Approaches Reshape EGFR CareMya Tran, PharmD, BCOP, offers insights for navigating the complex treatment landscape for non-small cell lung 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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Team-Based Care: How Pharmacists Can Expand Patient Access to Health CareHowever, comprehensive policy and payment structures are needed to ensure care sustainability.
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Pharmacists Are Key Players in C difficile Infection PreventionPharmacists can promote prevention through the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and advocate for fecal microbiota transplant.
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Navigating the Impacts of “COVID Brain”: A Pharmacy Student’s JourneyCOVID-19 can reshape one’s academic journey and outlook on life.
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NCPA Fellowship Allows Pharmacists to Choose Their Own AdventureFellows tap into a network of experts, their practice sites, and countless tools they can apply immediately.
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Considerations for Tacrolimus in Pregnant Patients with a History of Organ TransplantationTacrolimus is a selective calcineurin inhibitor that exerts inhibitory effects on T-cell proliferation.
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Pharmacy Focus: Pharmacists' Role in Medical Cannabis Counseling and Patient EducationIn this episode, Jill Simonian and Codi Peterson explore the evolving role of pharmacists in medical cannabis, addressing legal complexities, patient counseling, and key considerations for safe and effective use.
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Revolutionizing Outpatient Oncology Care: The Seamless Integration of Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence holds immense potential to address the rising demand for oncology services and improve patient outcomes by facilitating more effective, efficient, personalized cancer care.
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Future Considerations for the Management of HyperlipidemiaPanelists discuss how anticipated updates to cholesterol guidelines and related cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health (CKM) guidelines this year are expected to shape low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) management strategies and influence treatment recommendations for high-risk patients.
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Technicians Are Crucial to Managing the Flow of an Independent PharmacyDuring a time of staff shortages and increasing stress, the need to have an efficient workflow is of vital importance.
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A Pharmacist’s Guide to the Management of Polycystic Ovarian SyndromePharmacists play an important role in managing patients with this complex condition.
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Understanding the FDA Approval Process and PDUFA DatesThe FDA reviews NDAs and BLAs to approve medications for sale and marketing in the US with decisions required by the PDUFA date.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults: Research Insights and RecommendationsAlthough RSV has long been associated with infants and young children, research demonstrates that it is also a significant health risk for adults over the age of 60.
