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Pharmacy Students Can Improve Gender Equity in Clinical ResearchPharmacists can provide their knowledge to female patients but also ensure women are adequately represented in research.
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Bacteroidetes: The Jekyll and Hyde of the Human Gut MicrobiomeThe relative abundance of gram-negative Bacteroidetes to other phyla, such as gram-positive Firmicutes, is essential to maintain biodiversity and human gut health.
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Therapies Under Investigation for Waldenström MacroglobulinemiaThe exciting therapies in the pipeline that are thought to target novel mechanisms in Waldenström macroglobulinemia.
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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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One Year Later: Key Issues Impacting Health System Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Vaccine RolloutThis vaccine rollout has become even more crucial for the US health care system, as new mutations of the coronavirus continue to emerge.
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How Data Can Help Demonstrate the Value of the Health-System Specialty PharmacyInsurers, accountable care organizations, and manufacturers increasingly look for demonstrable clinical outcomes as proof for reimbursement or access to limited distribution networks.
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As Shortages Continue, Suppliers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Look for New SolutionsHospitals, health systems, and the supply chain are all negatively impacted by drug shortages and are each affected by the decisions of the others.
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Commonly Overlooked Adverse Effects in the Community, Clinical Pharmacy SettingsAlthough pharmacists possess a wealth of knowledge on AEs, it remains a monumental task to recall the clinical significance of every AE, even with the most commonly used medications.
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Interaction Considerations for Common OTC Drug ClassesAlthough OTC medications are generally considered safe when used as directed, there are some key drug interactions for pharmacists to keep in mind when helping patients choose an OTC product.
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Clinical Overview: Risankizumab-rzaa for Crohn DiseaseRisankizumab-rzaa is the first and only specific IL-23 inhibitor approved to treat moderately to severely active Crohn disease in adults.
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Pharmacy Students Lead Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination EventIdaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.
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Your Company Receives a Subpoena – What Now?With the growth of civil and criminal litigation, more companies in the health care space are receiving subpoenas commanding them to provide information to a third party.
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Pharmacy Care Coaches Improve Outcomes in Patients With DiabetesCare Coach program offers a comprehensive set of pharmacy and counseling services to patients struggling to manage their diabetes.
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Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 Takes Aim at Drug CrisisCurtailing the availability of meth precursors in the principal focus of the law, paving the way for states to follow suit.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Cervical, Breast Cancer ScreeningsBreast cancer screening guidelines using mammography vary among guiding bodies, including the American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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How to Use Data to Transform Pharmacy PracticeTips to help community-based pharmacists use the data at their fingertips to better market and provide the enhanced pharmacy services that drive practice transformation.
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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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Help Patients Use Inhalers ProperlyChoosing the appropriate device and using the correct technique are critical for drug delivery to the lungs.
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Use of PD-1/PD-L1 and VEGF Inhibition Combination Is ExpandingThe relatively new combination of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with VEGF inhibitors represents a promising option for patients with various malignancies.
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Expert: Alcohol Dependence Is an Epidemic, Yet Treatments ExistPharmacists play an important role in the recovery journey for patients who decide medication assisted treatment is right for them.
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Overwhelmed, Overburdened Pharmacists Spend Less Time With Patients, Hurting Retail Pharmacy BusinessThe health of a pharmacy business is under attack from many directions, but retail pharmacies can take steps to alleviate some of this pressure to improve the health of their business.
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Improving Management of Chronic Diseases in Rural Areas Begins with Maximizing Community Pharmacy ServicesCommunity pharmacies are an untapped resource in rural areas but need to market their services to effect changes in public health.
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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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The Balancing Act of VaccinesAs pharmacists, it’s important to understand and embrace the science and the tools that COVID-19 has brought.
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Lower Discontinuation Rates on Cycled Oral Antineoplastics Can Lead to Lower Medical Costs, Fewer HospitalizationsThese agents are likely to become the mainstay of cancer treatment in the very near future.
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Pros, Cons of Different Diabetes Monitoring Devices, How Pharmacies Can Support Optimal UseFor patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, decisions around the selection of glucose meters can be difficult as there are several brands and types of meters available.
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The Evolution of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for TacrolimusTherapeutic drug monitoring is essential with tacrolimus, which is one of the key immunosuppressive agents used after solid organ transplant.
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2022-2023 Influenza Season Looks to Be SevereOutpatient treatment is primarily based on patient-specific factors, whereas oseltamivir remains the therapy of choice for inpatient settings.
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Spotting the Early Warning Signs of Diabetes and Related ComplicationsPharmacists are in a strong position to identify the early warning signs of diabetes because they are often the most accessible and frequently visited members of the health care team.
