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June 5th 2025
Vadadustat and darbepoetin alfa show similar safety and efficacy in treating CKD-related anemia, with regional differences impacting cardiovascular risks.
Despite FDA Approval of Remdesivir, Experts Say Public Health Strategies Are Still Essential
November 2nd 2020Study suggests COVID-19 cases and deaths in the United States in the fall and winter will far exceed those of spring 2020 unless there is effective implementation of nationally coordinated efforts and preventive strategies.
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Dual Threats of COVID-19, Influenza Could Have Devastating Effects on Adults with Chronic Conditions
October 23rd 2020The relationship between the flu and heart disease is of particular concern during the pandemic, as severe COVID-19 outcomes have also been associated with exacerbated cardiovascular conditions.
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Pharmacists Should Regularly Review Medications for Older Patients with 10 or More Prescriptions
October 21st 2020Study shows that more than half of older patients hospitalized for heart failure are discharged with 10 or more prescriptions, putting them at significant risk for harm related to high medication burden.
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Specialty Pharmacies Improve Patient Outcomes, Minimize Costs to Health Care System
September 9th 2020The goals of specialty pharmacy programs are to reduce or delay progression of the disease, improve patient outcomes, enhance patients’ quality of life, keep patients in the workforce longer, and decrease total health care costs.
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Opioid Prescription Rates Vary Following Knee Surgery, Higher Strength Doses Remain Common
August 31st 2020Investigators found that approximately 36% of the patients studied received a dosage strength of 250 mg of morphine over a 5-day period, above the CDC’s threshold for risky opioid prescribing.
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