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April 19th 2024
Patients who were formerly incarcerated commonly experience substance use disorder, tuberculosis, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases
The Value of Early Intervention With Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics to Improve Adherence and Treatment of Schizophrenia
1.5 Credits / Neurology, Psychiatry
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Managing Bipolar Disorder: The Pharmacist’s Role in Delivering Quality Care
1.0 Credits / Psychiatry
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Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
1.5 Credits / Law, Oncology
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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FDA Approves New Pediatric Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
March 13th 2015The FDA today approved the supplemental new drug application for asenapine (Saphris) as monotherapy for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder for patients aged 10 to 17 years.
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Lithium and Libido: Few Studies, Some Problems in Bipolar Patients
February 12th 2015Patients who take antipsychotic and antidepressant medications frequently experience sexual side effects, necessitating dose adjustments. Lithium is a cornerstone treatment for many patients with bipolar disorder, but few studies have investigated its effect on sexual function.
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Which Atrial Fibrillation Patients Are Most Likely to Misreport Symptoms?
January 30th 2015A primary goal of managing atrial fibrillation is relief of symptoms that include dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Yet, it is symptomless in up to one-third of patients.
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