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Airport security agents using a new conversation-based screening method caught mock airline passengers with deceptive cover stories more than 20 times as often as agents who used the traditional method of examining body language for suspicious signs, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and The Wellness Network are expanding their collaborative efforts to provide heart disease and stroke patients with an exciting new cardiovascular disease-focused in-hospital TV channel and on-demand video portal to improve health through education.

A lack of training on pharmacovigilance likely leads pharmacists to underreport adverse drug reactions (ADRs).

Researchers identify a potential marker for poor prognosis after acute myocardial infarction.

Joe Moose, PharmD, explains how the Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ awards elevate the status of pharmacists.

COL William Pickard, RPh, MS, provides tips on writing Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ award nominations.

Joe Moose, PharmD, describes the new ideas his pharmacy colleagues have instituted.

COL William Pickard, RPh, MS, offers his thoughts on judging the 2014 Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ Awards.

Joe Moose, PharmD, details the hurdles he has come across in today's pharmacy landscape.

Janssen Research & Development, LLC today announced a collaboration with the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease to include SIRTURO® in the STREAM study. The STREAM study is an ongoing, multi-center international randomized controlled trial to evaluate a standardized treatment regimen of anti-tuberculosis drugs for patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

COL William Pickard, RPh, MS, discusses how his area of practice has changed since he received a 2013 Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ award.

As the 2012 Next-Generation Pharmacist, Joe Moose, PharmD, offers advice to the 2014 Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ award winners and finalists.

COL William Pickard, RPh, MS, describes the impact that the 2013 Lifetime Achievement award has had on his career.

Joe Moose, PharmD, offers his thoughts on the 2014 Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ award finalists.

Chirag Patel, PharmD, a Walgreens pharmacist in Union, New Jersey, discusses how pharmacists can extend the celebration of American Pharmacists Month beyond October.

Joe Moose, PharmD, describes how the Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ award nominations have changed over the years.

The World Health Organization is criticizing the drug industry for delaying the development of an Ebola vaccine.

According to data presented at ObesityWeek 2014, 9 of 10 obese participants in the phase 3 SCALE Obesity and Prediabetes study lost weight with Novo Nordisk's liraglutide treatment alongside diet and exercise, compared with 65% receiving placebo.

For the first time since the practice of emergency medicine pharmacy was established, the services and value of pharmacists in the emergency department are officially being recognized.

The FDA today approved a drug previously granted Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of gastric cancer after prior chemotherapy.

The vast majority of the 116 US Representatives who cosponsored legislation supporting provider status for pharmacists were reelected to Congress yesterday, according to a Pharmacy Times analysis of midterm election results.

Allergy & Asthma Network today announced a unique collaboration at the ACAAI's 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta. Both membership organizations will combine their specialized expertise and skills to help patients manage chronic conditions while updating health care professionals, pharmacies, and government officials about current best practices.

The Sheriff's Office in San Mateo County, California, is searching for a man suspected of robbing at least 6 pharmacies in San Francisco at gunpoint while allegedly dressed up as a clown.