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The US Preventive Services Task Force recently updated its clinical guidelines on screening for thyroid dysfunction.

PillPack has made great waves in the pharmacy world. How are CVS and Walgreens planning to respond?

BabyFirst and the American Heart Association announced the launch of Harry's Healthy Garden app, a mobile app to help get young children excited about vegetables, fruit and healthy eating.

Baxter is voluntarily recalling 4 product codes of its Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch due to difficulty distinguishing surface textures.

Could changes in the physical attributes of generic drugs affect patient adherence? The FDA seeks to survey pharmacists and patients to find out.

The American Medical Association gathered physician and medical student leaders during its Annual Meeting and today voted to adopt new policies on emerging health care topics.

The American Medical Association adopted policy today reaffirming the need for increasing medical residency slots and expanding funding sources for graduate medical education.

Addressing the re-emergence of vaccine preventable diseases in the United States requires states to move toward barring non-medical exemptions to immunization mandates.

The American Medical Association adopted policy today to ensure medical students receive necessary hands-on clinical experience using electronic health records.

Building on its prominent study with RAND Corp., the American Medical Association today launched an ambitious new effort aimed at helping physicians redesign their medical practices.

Pharmacists have a great responsibility to stay current on drug information.

The non-dispensing entrepreneurial pharmacist sees a need for a service, and then works relentlessly to bring it to patients.

As the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo kicks off in less than three months, the Association announces its line-up of educational Insight Sessions.

Pharmacy students facing a job interview should take a few minutes to write down their best traits and skills.

In an age where you can order almost anything and have it delivered to your door in a matter of hours, why haven't we figured out rapid drug delivery services?

Have you ever thought of rejection as something that can be used for greatness?

Heart failure is a "revolving door" problem for hospitals.

While the traditional aim of plastic surgery is to provide a more youthful appearance, new research suggests it can also raise perceptions of a person's likeability, social skills, attractiveness, and femininity.

Acute coronary syndrome is clearly a problem in the elderly population, especially since survival declines with increasing age.

Mylan has introduced a generic form of Teva's Seasonique extended-cycle birth control pill to the US market.

Cardinal Health today announced plans to acquire The Harvard Drug Group, a distributor of generic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications.

As many as 1 in 10 Americans have impulsive anger problems and access to a gun.

Baxter International Inc. announced today that its board of directors has approved the planned separation of its biopharmaceuticals business, which will be known as Baxalta Incorporated.

As the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo kicks off in less than three months, the Association announces its line-up of educational Insight Sessions.

The Kroger Co. today announced that Fred Morganthall, currently president of Harris Teeter Supermarkets, has been named senior vice president of retail divisions for The Kroger Co.

This weekly video program highlights the latest in pharmacy news, product approvals, and more.

The FDA has approved the first treatment for female sexual dysfunction.

Erin Mullen, PhD, RPh, CEM, of Rx Response returns to the Pharmacy Podcast Show to bring listeners up to date on the initiatives of the company's critical mission.

Four separate drug manufacturers have launched generic versions of Shire's Intuniv ADHD treatment for children aged 6 to 17 years.

Amanda Bright, pharmacy student at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, talks about a panel she helped establish that raises awareness about prescription drug abuse.