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In a study published in Nature Medicine, investigators found that when a virus enters the bloodstream it activates the first responder immune cells, CX3CR1highLY6Clow monocytes.

In this clip, Jennifer Strohecker, PharmD, BCPS, who is Senior Director MHI Pharmacy, Clinical Operations, discusses a high touch model of care.

At the 12th annual meeting of the Pharmacy Quality Alliance held recently in Baltimore, Maryland, several speakers shared ideas on converting patient input into meaningful performance measures.

This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.

Meijer is sponsoring a new mobile mammography unit that will be operated by Spectrum Health’s Betty Ford Breast Care Services.

An early-phase study suggests that a targeted cancer drug, imatinib (Gleevec, Novartis), may help treat patients with severe asthma.

Chronic Care Management is a program that is now covered through Medicare part B.

Serving as a preceptor is a great way to train pharmacy students to become skilled pharmacists.

Every single milestone that stands between you and becoming a pharmacist requires passing a multiple choice test.

FDA officials have announced the expanded approval of ivacaftor (Kalydeco, Vertex Pharmaceuticals) to triple the number of rare gene mutations of cystic fibrosis that the drug is indicated to treat, from 10 mutations to 33.

Until recently, polypharmacy was not a tremendous concern among individuals with HIV.

Amazon may be looking to expand its online delivery service to the pharmacy market, what that means for pharmacy is up to debate.

The new warning is based on recent data from 2 clinical trials.

The results of a recent study from Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, show that Zika virus can be identified by a urine test that does not require administration by a doctor and that delivers results in less than 30 minutes.

Hepatitis C virus infection rates are the highest in 15 years, according to recent data released by the CDC.

OTC medications are typically not covered making them unaffordable and less accessible to the majority of the population.

As a pharmacist, on any given day, how many questions do you answer?

Research demonstrates that pharmacists can make a difference for patients with diabetes.

Launching this month from CVS Pharmacy is the new multi-platform Long Live Skin campaign aimed at increasing awareness around skin health, sun safety and the importance of proper skincare.

Pharmacies are now second only to doctors offices as leading influenza vaccination locations. Unfortunately, vaccination rates are still suboptimal.

This article will detail my personal experience refinancing my loans after graduating pharmacy school and important considerations to think about during the process.

A follow up to an earlier column.

Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in April 2017.

For all these reasons and our own personal safety and that of our staff, we have a duty as pharmacists to “limit the violence” in our workplace.

Chronic hepatitis B (HBV) is still a problem in many parts of the world and the United States, despite the availability of a vaccine.

Having a few alcoholic beverages may be just as effective as some pain medications from the pharmacy, according to research from a new study.