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Summary of the PSJH System Pharmacy Clinical Service COVID-19 ResponseThe PSJH COVID Workgroup was formed after the concept arose out of the early work of physicians and pharmacists at PSJH.
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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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Let’s Have a Heart to Heart About Heart FailureInitiating and optimizing heart failure guideline-directed medical therapy is critical to the comprehensive management of heart failure.
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The Role of Daridorexant in the Treatment of InsomniaAlthough pharmacotherapy is considered for the treatment of insomnia, medication should not be the sole treatment for individuals diagnosed with insomnia.
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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.
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The Pharmacy Industry Then and Now: How the Field Has Evolved Over TimeThe evolution of pharmacy, as a practice and profession, is unique in that its evolution has quickened exponentially in just the past 20 years.
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The Future of Patient Safety Is in Automation, Digital HealthWith shifts in health care moving toward AI and automation, issues relating to how these innovations may impact patient safety continue to emerge.
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Clinical Overview: Paxlovid for COVID-19Paxlovid treats COVID-19 in adults who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at an increased risk of progression to severe disease.
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Using Mobocertinib to Treat Advanced NSCLC With EGFR Exon 20 Insertion MutationsThe agent is the first oral therapy for this indication.
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The Impact of a Clinical Pharmacist on Immunosuppressive Medication Adherence in Kidney Transplant PatientsStudies show that patients who had pharmacists as part of their transplant-related care had a significant improvement in clinical outcomes.
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When It Comes to Curbing Drug Abuse, Technicians Are CrucialAdequate training will help them recognize signs of misuse and assist with preventive measures.
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Scratch Beneath the Surface: ABSSSIConsider key elements of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection to help patients manage this broad range of diseases.
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GOLD Guidelines Provide Recommendations on Managing COPDPivotal resource helps health care professionals diagnose, manage, and prevent this group of lung diseases.
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5 Ways Pharmacists Can Increase Engagement, Improve ServicesPatients want more out of community pharmacies in a post-pandemic culture.
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The Emerging Role of Pharmacists as Social Media InfluencersPharmacists have had to adapt to meeting more frequently online instead of in person, while embracing new ways of delivering care and disseminating health care information.
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Hypertension Management in Older AdultsPharmacists play an important role in assisting with hypertension treatment by helping to modify blood pressure therapies when patients experience adverse effects or helping if a patient has difficulty remembering to take their medications.
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ChatRx: Responsible AI Use for Clinical PharmacistsPharmacists, in particular, must be cautious and deliberate in using ChatGPT to ensure that its benefits are fully realized while minimizing risk and misinformation.
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Natural Killer Cells: A Potential New Frontier in the Fight Against Cancer?Early safety studies of NK-cell infusion have demonstrated the potential of NK-cell infusion, showing it may be the next revolution in cancer treatment.
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RSV Vaccines See a Pricey Leap Forward in Disease PreventionOlder adults without a Part D plan face costs ranging from $180 to $295 per shot.
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Keeping Empathy Alive in the Health Care Industry With Help From AIWith the help of new and complex algorithms and self-learning models, we are currently privy to what we may look back on as the golden era of AI.
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Paths Less Traveled: Writing a Successful Pharmacy CE ActivityRemember the words of Nelson Mandela: "It always seems impossible until it's done."
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Case Study: Impact of Biotin Lab Interferences in Clinical PracticeSome of the most frequently noted biotin interferences are with immunoassays for thyroid markers, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide.
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Lawsuit Challenges States’ Ability to Bar Access to MifepristoneWithout a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.
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Understanding Opportunities for Non-Invasive Pain TreatmentsAn effective therapeutic treatment for acute or chronic pain needs to be convenient, easy to self-administer, and have rapid onset to provide fast relief.
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The Vital Role of Community Pharmacists In Today’s Health Care EnvironmentWhile larger pharmacies can utilize a network of clinical resources, smaller community pharmacies are embracing their relationships with their local communities.
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Eleven Potentially Practice-Changing Drugs Were Approved by the FDA in 2023These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.
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Bringing a Culture of Belonging to PharmacyLeaders must fully understand the benefits of diversity and create an environment in which it thrives to cultivate and inspire the next generation of inclusive leaders.
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COVID-19 Revealed How a Lack of Care for Seniors Affects Us AllFailing to protect the elderly from disease has consequences beyond nursing homes.
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AI and Pharma: Creating Improved Outcomes for Patients and PractitionersAI models can predict pharmacy foot traffic and peak service times, and even analyze patient histories to single out who picks up their prescriptions on time.
