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Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Addressing Health Care Disparities

December 02, 2022

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in pharmacy can lead to better health outcomes for patients.

FDA to Revise Labeling for Prescription Cough Medicine Following Overdose Concerns in Young Children

December 02, 2022

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Benzonatate overdoses were reported in children under 2 years of age after accidentally ingesting as few as 1-2 capsules.

Study: HIV Infection Leaves ‘Memory’ in Cells, Resulting in Persistent Comorbidities

December 02, 2022

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The findings could also help explain why certain comorbidities persist following other viral infections, including COVID-19.

Study Suggests PCSK9 Inhibitors May Lower Risk of Psoriasis

December 02, 2022

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Lipid pathways have been implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and some lipid lowering drugs are believed to have disease-modifying properties.

Telehealth Availability Is Linked to Better Mental Health Engagement in Those With Medicaid

December 02, 2022

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Data show that despite declines in visit rates to federally qualified health centers, patients with psychological disorder diagnoses during COVID-19 did well when telemedicine was available.

Telemedicine Can Help Facilitate Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

December 02, 2022

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Program provides a virtual assessment and treatment with buprenorphine, a medication for opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Monkeypox Vaccine Modeling Study Results Provide Road Map for Vaccination

December 01, 2022

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Investigators model 2 hypothetical cities as interconnected networks with a combined population of 100,000 bisexual, gay, and other men who have sex with men.

COVID-19 Found to Elevate Risk of Seizures More Than Influenza

December 01, 2022

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Individuals who had COVID-19 were 55% more likely to develop epilepsy or seizures over the following 6 months than those who had influenza.

Experts Review Updates on the Public Health Strategy for Monkeypox

November 30, 2022

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Although it has received less attention as flu season begins, public health experts are continuing to urge vaccination against monkeypox.

Interactive Case Studies: November 2022 Issue

November 30, 2022

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