Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), which include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic immune disorders. To date, researchers have been unable to determine their etiology, but have not ruled out dietary deficiencies as potential pathogenic contributors.
Cortney Mospan, PharmD, BCACP, CGP, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wingate University, discusses different types of interventions that pharmacists can offer in smoking cessation services.
SpartanNash and Caito Foods Service have entered into a definitive agreement under which SpartanNash will acquire certain assets of Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends all children aged 6 months through 8 years receive 2 influenza vaccine doses during their first vaccination season to ensure adequate immune response.
New findings reveal that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by more than one-third.
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Momenta and Mylan have announced that dosing has begun in a phase 1 study for M834, the proposed biosimilar of Orencia (abatacept).
The holiday season is a great time for pharmacists to educate patients on ways to stay healthy.
Biosimilars have been in the news quite a bit lately. Here’s an update on some of the big developments related to biosimilar development, approval, and regulations
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The results of a recent study have suggested that parents use flavored sprays when their children have difficulty swallowing pills.
Cortney Mospan, PharmD, BCACP, CGP, assistant professor of pharmacy at Wingate University, discusses how community pharmacists can structure smoking cessation services.
Children and adolescents are becoming increasingly more likely to be hospitalized for prescription opioid poisoning, a study published in JAMA Pediatrics finds.
A new report finds that employee contributions to health insurance premiums and deductibles are growing slowly, but individuals have been using a larger portion of their incomes to do so.
Meijer is jumping into the 2016 holiday season by teaming up with parents to give children a fun, interactive way to build and share their wish lists.
For the eighth year in a row, the McKesson Specialty Health Reimbursement, Access & Safety Services Solution Center has been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal, a leading call center research and consulting organization.
The biggest problem the United States health care system faces is preventable disease. We do not have enough doctors, nurses, or health coaches to fix it.
HIV has been an epidemic for 30 years. Initially, the health system relied on behavioral interventions to slow the spread of the virus.
Leading up to Veterans Day, Southeastern Grocers has announced the launch of their Veterans Day Wall of Honor community donation program in all stores.
Any toy purchased at Meijer now through November 30 will help the retailer share the joy this holiday season.
The Kroger Co. has been named the top retailer, tied for first place in the overall composite score, in the Kantar Retailer PoweRanking.
Pharmacy benefits manager CVS Caremark has earned URAC accreditations in Health Call Center for its Pharmacy Advisor counseling program as well as in Pharmacy Benefit Management and Drug Therapy Management.
Eisai announced the beginning of 2 multi-center, global phase 3 clinical trials assessing FYCOMPA (perampanel).
One of the most enduring lessons from my training in the care of geriatric patients is the following maxim: “Treat every new symptom like a (possible) drug adverse effect until proven otherwise.”
Although men generally have fewer options for controlling their fertility than women, an investigational hormone shot could provide male patients with a new way to help prevent pregnancy in their female partners.
A hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, has notified relevant patients that a former employee may have stolen opioid painkillers intended for them.
As symptoms of depression worsen, so too does the length of survival in lung cancer patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
To celebrate the service and sacrifices of the nation’s military, Walgreens is offering a Veterans Day discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members.
Pharmacy Times, the leading media resource for pharmacists and the pharmacy industry, celebrated American Pharmacists Month last month by again leading a nationwide #ThankAPharmacist social media campaign.