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Social, Risk Networks Could Help Target Undiagnosed HIV Population
Testing the social networks of patients newly-diagnosed with HIV could reveal other cases of the infection.
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Light Therapy Could Improve Sleep Quality for Patients with Cancer
Sleep disturbances are common among patients with cancer and can persist for years posttreatment.
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SPT Launches New Industry Guide Site
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HIV Treatment May Elevate Cardiovascular Risk
Combination antiretroviral therapy found to elevate the risk of heart attack and adverse effects on the cardiovascular system.
FDA to Limit Imodium Packaging to Address Misuse
High doses of loperamide may result in cardiovascular toxicity and death.
The Benefits of Integrating Pharmacists into Surgical Patient Education
Surgical patients can exhibit anxiety about the medications they will be started on following surgery. Pharmacists are in a position to address those concerns to the benefit of all.
FDA Aims to Limit Packaging for Anti-Diarrhea Drug to Reduce Abuse, Misuse
To encourage the safe use of the anti-diarrhea medicine loperamide (Imodium), the FDA is working to limit packaging for the medication through use of blister packs and other single-dose packaging.
Migraine Headache: A Look at Current Treatments and the Pipeline
Migraine is a condition characterized mainly by severe and recurrent headaches. Approximately 12% of the general population experiences migraines, with a higher frequency in women than men.
Study: ACA Decreased Out-of-Pocket Costs, Increased Premiums
Out-of-pocket medical spending dropped an average of 12% under the Affordable Care Act.
Surgery vs Radiation: Which Carries a Lower Mortality Risk for Lung Cancer?
Patients with a high risk of mortality may not choose first-line lung cancer treatment.
Stress Escalates Pancreatic Cancer Growth
Fight or flight hormones could increase the production of tumor nerve cells.
Oops! Is this a HIPAA Violation?
An exploration of whether an inappropiately made comment by a pharnacy staff member is indeed a HIPAA violation
FDA Approves Novel C. Difficile Drug
Vancomycin hydrochloride may reduce the burden on pharmacists treating patients with Clostridium Difficile.
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HIV Drug Gets Final FDA Approval
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets treat HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients ages 12 years and older.
Migraine Pain Therapy Gets FDA Approval
Non-invasive nerve stimulation device approved for the treatment of pain associated with migraines in adult patients.
Tremfya for Plaque Psoriasis: What Pharmacists Should Know
This article highlights several key therapeutics areas with Tremfya that every pharmacist should know.
Cigarette Use Continues to Decline Among Adults
Despite progress made, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease among Americans.
ADHD Prescriptions Rise Among Reproductive-Age Women
More research needed to determine if ADHD medication is safe to take before and during pregnancy.
4 Ways Pharmacists Can Guarantee Success
By February 15, 80% of New Year's resolutions will have been abandoned. Here are 4 proven ways to bypass the BS.
Expanding Point-of-Care Responsibilities for Pharmacists Still a Consideration
CVS and other companies want pharmacists to be performing POC, so should you be getting that training?
Nivolumab, Ipilimumab Combo Improves Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
Combination therapy found to increase anti-tumor activity among patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
FDA Approves Vancomycin Hydrochloride Oral Liquid Therapy for CDAD
The availability of an oral liquid therapy is expected to improve patient access and reduce pharmacist burden of having to compound liquid formulations.
Substantial Increase Found in ADHD Prescriptions Among Young Women
Use of drugs that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder increased among all age groups and in all US geographic regions.
Inflammatory Changes to T Cells Could Lead to Severe Viral Hepatitis
T cell alterations could exacerbate acute hepatitis infections.
FDA Approves Digestive Cancer Drug
Lutetium Lu 177 dotate (Luthathera) approved to treat gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
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