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Treatment Improves for Invasive Aspergillosis, Mucormycosis
Safe and effective treatments for invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis are vital to patients with cancer to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Good Intentions: Writing the Letter of Intent
So, the initial meet and greet at Mid-Year went well. You have selected the 'perfect' program. Now, it is time to declare that intention in writing.
Four Ways Preventive Medicine Can Cut Your Health Costs
According to a 2009 Harvard study, 62% of all bankruptcy was a direct result of medical debt.
Oscillococcinum: What a Pharmacist Should Know During Flu Season
Influenza season is in full swing and social media is buzzing about this product.
Metformin Adherence Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Opioid Agonists, Partial Agonists, Antagonists: Oh My!
A look at the different receptor bindings that affect analgesic effect.
Cause of Cisplatin-Related Hearing Loss Discovered
Cisplatin and platinum-based chemotherapies cause hearing loss in up to 80% of adults and more than 50% of children.
Leafy Green Vegetables Could Slow Cognitive Decline
One daily serving of leafy green vegetables slowed decline in performance on thinking and memory tests.
FDA Issues Warning Over Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Unapproved stem cell therapies may cause patient harm with serious and life-threatening diseases.
Trending News Today: Association Health Plans Possible Under Proposed Rule
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: CVS, Walgreens Predict Lower Drug Costs on the Horizon
Pharmacy Week in Review: January 5, 2018
A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.
Obese Preschoolers May Experience More Severe Asthma Symptoms
Excess weight may exacerbate asthma symptoms without affecting the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids.
PrEP Underutilized in HIV Prevention Efforts
Infectious disease and HIV specialists may be more willing to prescribe HIV preexposure prophylaxis than primary care providers.
Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Preexposure Prophylaxis: Get the Word Out!
Oral preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has the potential to prevent HIV transmission and ultimately to help eradicate this devastating viral infection.
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.
Treatment Options for IA, Mucormycosis Expanding
The development of mold-active azoles has led to enormous advancements in both prevention and treatment of invasive fungal infections.
5 Interesting Medication Case Reports - Part 6
This article highlights 5 case reports that document some of the most unusual medical cases published in medical literature.
A Guide to G6PD Deficiency
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in the pentose phosphate pathway and maintaining levels of co-enzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
Opinion Piece Takes Aim at PBMs
US Cancer Mortality Declines, But More Work to be Done
Deaths related directly to cancer continue to decline in the United States, resulting in nearly 2.4 million fewer cancer-related deaths.
Large Portion of Oral Cancer Drugs Abandoned at Pharmacy Due to Out-of-Pocket Costs
Despite the benefits of oral oncolytics, high out-of-pocket costs could put treatment out of reach for patients with cancer.
Prostate Cancer Test Results Vary Based on Liquid Biopsy Panel
A small number of liquid biopsy test results from different providers matched for overlapping genetic sequences.
Investigational RA Drug Meets Phase 3 Study Endpoints
Treatment with upadacitinib resulted in reduced disease activity and clinical remission in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Aging Weakens Immune Response to Influenza
Older patients may have cellular damage that reduces the body’s response to the flu virus.
Need to Evaluate Pain Management in Elderly Population Grows
Challenges perist in the use of opioids, anti-inflammatories, and agents to treat pain in the elderly.
Why I Still Love Being a Pharmacist
Be proud of what you do every day.
Women Feel Uniformed About Breast Cancer Treatment
Providing information about breast cancer surgery via an online tool may help patients feel more informed about their treatment options.