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A discussion of efforts to develop a universal influenza vaccine that will be capable of protecting against any potential strain of the influenza virus.

Kurtis Reed, MD, discusses the results of his study on the incidence of melanoma among young adults.

In order to expand their position in the health care system, pharmacists should emphasize their role as care givers, not just medication providers.

This video from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases discusses the causes of influenza pandemics.

As he starts his second term of office, President Obama argues that government health care programs constitute an essential safety net.

Diabetes patients appear to be at significantly increased risk of experiencing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) failure. In addition, PPIs may be an effective means of increasing glycemic control in diabetes patients.

An international consortium of researchers has discovered 3 genetic anomalies associated with primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG), which may help lead to the development of new treatments.

The cancer drug bexarotene (Targretin) has shown dramatic effects on Alzheimer's-like symptoms in a mouse model, but it is too early to prescribe it for humans with Alzheimer's.

A pair of studies that aimed to determine whether nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce the risk of skin cancer have produced conflicting results.

Due to their increased susceptibility to pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease, welders are advised to receive the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

A study of epilepsy patients who switched from one antiepileptic drug (AED) to another suggests that the switch did not tend to improve seizure control and may have worsened it.

According to the results of a study, it appears more difficult to eradicate nasopharyngeal carriage of pneumococcal and other bacterial diseases than it is to eradicate invasive disease.

The addition of Fycompa (perampanel) to the approved list of epilepsy drugs will broaden treatment options for patients.

Pharmacy Times and Parata Systems, founding sponsors of the Next-Generation Pharmacistâ„¢ awards-the industry's leading national awards program-are pleased to announce the official opening of nominations for the 2013 program.

Drug abuse by pharmacists can have serious personal and professional consequences--but ignoring the problem won't make it go away.

Tighter restrictions were proposed in reaction to the multi-state meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated steroids produced by a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy.

In a study of their experiences in a transition of care program, hospital pharmacists had a number of recommendations for improvement.

Institutions such as hospitals must be on the lookout for employees whose poor attitude can undermine the morale of others-and find ways to improve the behavior of these low performers.

Local pharmacy associations can be a great way to become more engaged with your fellow pharmacists, both professionally and socially.

Patients may have questions about taking antioxidants.