Dual Threats of COVID-19, Influenza Could Have Devastating Effects on Adults with Chronic Conditions
October 23rd 2020The relationship between the flu and heart disease is of particular concern during the pandemic, as severe COVID-19 outcomes have also been associated with exacerbated cardiovascular conditions.
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High Consumption of High-Dose Food Supplements, Vitamin D is Unnecessary
October 23rd 2020This tolerable upper intake level, or UL value, includes the intake of vitamin D from all sources, including supplements, normal dietary intake, and intake from food that has been fortified with vitamin D.
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Women Pharmacist Day Shines Spotlight on Achievements of ‘Superstar’ Women Pharmacy Leaders
October 23rd 2020On Women Pharmacist Day on October 12, a panel discussion webcast consisting of leading women in pharmacy discussed the importance of recognizing the impact of women on the pharmacy landscape and the history of women in the field.
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Beliefs Regarding COVID-19 Origin Linked to Hesitancy Around COVID-19 Vaccine
October 22nd 2020Thirty-four percent of people in Turkey and 17% of people in the UK report that they are “hesitant” about a COVID-19 vaccine, primarily based on the their beliefs regarding the origin of the virus.
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FDA Fast Tracks Combination Therapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
October 22nd 2020The FDA granted fast track designation to the investigational CD20-directed monoclonal antibody ublituximab in combination with the PI3K-delta inhibitor umbralisib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Pharmacists Should Regularly Review Medications for Older Patients with 10 or More Prescriptions
October 21st 2020Study shows that more than half of older patients hospitalized for heart failure are discharged with 10 or more prescriptions, putting them at significant risk for harm related to high medication burden.
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Pharmacists Are Front-line Educators of Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic
October 21st 2020According to Amy Kallo, a PharmD student at Midwestern University, working at a pharmacy during the pandemic helped to solidify her understanding of the role of pharmacists as educators in their communities.
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Osimertinib Granted Priority Review designation for EGFR-mutated Non–small Cell Lung Cancer
October 21st 2020The FDA granted osimertinib (Tagrisso) priority review designation for the adjuvant treatment of patients with early-stage EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer following complete tumor resection with curative intent.
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Therapy Plus Medication is More Effective Than Medication Alone for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
October 20th 2020Researchers found that the combination of medication and psychoeducational therapy has greater efficacy in the prevention of recurrence of illness in people with bipolar disorder than treatment with medication alone.
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