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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Review of Noncovalent BTK Inhibitors, Novel Agents, and Toxicity Management of BTK InhibitorsThis article discusses clinical data for noncovalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKis), novel strategies in CLL, and the practical management of BTKi toxicities.
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Clinical Overview: Certain Antihypertensive Drugs Can Lower Risk for New Onset Type 2 DiabetesMeta-analysis of randomized controlled trials adds to growing evidence around certain antihypertensive drug classes showing promise for primary or secondary prevention of diabetes.
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Drug Shortages in Community Oncology: Ensuring Access to ChemotherapyPersistent chemotherapy drug shortages challenge oncology providers. American Oncology Network employs a drug shortage committee for organized shortage management that involves pharmacists and interdisciplinary stakeholders.
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Proof of Delivery is Key to Maximizing Pharmacy Reimbursement, Defending Audits and Preventing Costly Write-OffsFive crucial steps pharmacies can take to enhance patient engagement and lower operational costs.
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Claims, Lab, and EHR Data Can Make or Break a Drug LaunchReal-world data can help resolve access barriers by providing a highly detailed view into the barriers that impact specific patient populations.
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Considerations for Environmentally Conscious Pharmacy StudentsEnvironmental conditions and air pollution affect health by causing injuries and fatalities, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and spreading infectious diseases.
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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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Ashwagandha: A Case Example of the Supplement IndustryPerhaps ashwagandha may aid in stress management, athletic performance, and sleep, but this effect is far from definitive.
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Study: Developing MIS-C Remains Rare but Significantly More Likely for Unvaccinated ChildrenStudy shows that 98% of cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) were unvaccinated, suggesting that vaccination reduces the chance of a child who had COVID-19 later developing MIS-C.
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Managing Drug Interactions in HIV and TB Coinfection Is ComplexBest practices call for referring to resources, such as those from HHS and the University of Liverpool.
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Deprescribing Helps Optimize Medication UseFrequent reassessments of therapy regimens address polypharmacy, particularly for older patients.
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Targeting a Newly Identified Gene in the Brain May Reduce AnxietyAnxiety disorders create social and economic burdens as the availability of effective anxiolytic treatments are low.
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Enhancing Patient Care and the Scope of Practice for Pharmacists, Student Pharmacists Through Immunizations During the Monkeypox OutbreakPharmacists and student pharmacists became the center of responding to the Monkeypox outbreak by providing immunizations to their communities.
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Four Tips for Navigating Pharmacy Compliance Audits in 2022In recent years, the auditing process has evolved into a full-blown investigation, often requiring pharmacies to submit hundreds of pages of documentation
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Oncology Pharmacists Bring Value and Contribute to Cancer CareOncology pharmacists are as diverse as the cancers they manage and have key roles in the following areas of the cancer care continuum.
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The Farm Bill and Low-THC Hemp in IndianaIndiana’s chaotic hemp policy leaves consumers confused.
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Three Ways Community Pharmacies Can Partner With Academia to Implement Patient Care InitiativesMany faculty members are adept at training and teaching pharmacists and pharmacy technicians how to perform physical exams and tests.
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503B Has Genesis in Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActFacilities play key role in health care because of their bulk production, stringent quality standards and wide distribution.
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Impact of Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on Health Care–Associated Clostridioides difficile RatesAntimicrobial stewardship efforts focusing on accurate penicillin allergy histories, β-lactam cross-reactivity education, and guideline-driven narrow-spectrum prescribing may help sustainably decrease health care–associated Clostridioides difficile infection rates.
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Evaluation of a Chemotherapy Advanced Preparation Pilot Program to Improve Throughput in an Oncology Infusion ClinicPharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.
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Long Story Short: Cellulitis Can Be Treated in Less Than a WeekDuration of therapy may be just 5 to 6 days for patients without risk factors for complications.
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Key References Guide Diabetes Management in ChildrenWith schools around the nation reopening, it is time to think about managing diabetes in the classroom.
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Researchers Identify Predictors of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Resistance in Patients With Kawasaki DiseaseNoticing indicators of IVIG non-responsiveness can lead to better outcomes among patients with Kawasaki disease as treatment is adjusted.
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Looking Back to Go Forward: What 2023 Has Taught Us About Biosimilar AdoptionIn 2024, there is an urgent need for policies that will accelerate biosimilar use to achieve lower system-wide health care costs.
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Prioritizing Patient Pain Before Surgery Can Help Change the Trajectory of the Opioid EpidemicPhysician outlines the process developed at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center to help manage patient pain before, during, and after surgery without the use of opioids.
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The Biomedical Footprint of the Iraq War, Resulting Medical InnovationIn Iraq, asymmetrical warfare tactics relied heavily on unconventional weaponry, requiring military physicians to improvise new medical techniques in order to increase rates of survival.
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Pharmacists Play Key Role in Selecting Best RSV Vaccine for Older AdultsDifferentiating between the 3 available options can help identify which is best for individual patients.
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12 Skills Pharmacy Students Can Apply to Become Leaders in Their PracticePharmacists serve as advocates to optimize patient pharmaceutical care, advance the profession, and positively influence the community.
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Pharmacists Can Help Treat Post-Intensive Care SyndromeManaging transitions of care is vital to discontinue use of unnecessary drugs and minimize medication errors.
