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Pursuing Credentialing in HIV: Why? Why Not?
As the job market for pharmacists becomes more competitive, many pharmacists are turning to credentialing as a way to distinguish themselves professionally.
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Migraine May Be Linked to More Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Says
Migraines may be an important risk factor for several cardiovascular diseases, apart from stroke and heart attacks.
Technological Advancements Clear Path to HIV Vaccine
Current production methods make it difficult to mass produce an effective HIV vaccine.
Experimental Drug Fails in Alzheimer's Disease Trial
An investigational PDE9A inhibitor did not show efficacy in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Drug Can Starve Cancer Stem Cells
An existing drug can prevent cancerous stem cells from reproducing, without the toxic adverse effects of chemotherapy.
New York Governor Tackles Flu Epidemic Through Increased Pharmacist Involvement
An executive order allows New York pharmacists to administer the influenza vaccine to children.
New Cases of Influenza Continue to Break Records
Nearly all states are experiencing a high burden from the flu, according to the CDC.
Trending News Today: Republicans Discuss Repealing ACA Employer Mandate
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Obesity Linked to Higher Metastatic Melanoma Survival in Men
Female Hormones Shown to Reduce HIV Replication
Exposure to high levels of estrogen and progesterone may help curb proinflammatory cytokine and chemokine expression associated with HIV-1.
Love Educating Patients During American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month.
FDA OKs Combo Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Caused by Certain Mutations
FDA officials have approved tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor (Symdeko, Vertex Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in individuals aged 12 years and older.
Increases in Cost, Utilization Drive Specialty Drug Spending Growth
Annual Express Scripts drug trend report shows overall reduction in per person prescription drug spending.
Blood Test Could Provide Clues About Immunotherapy Efficacy
The ratio of immune cells in the blood can determine whether a patient with cancer will respond to immunotherapy.
Balance Improves with Exercise in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Balance and eye movement exercise improved quality of life for patients with multiple sclerosis.
Threat of Drug-Resistant E. Coli Increases with Pediatric Antibiotic Prescriptions
Antibiotics may become ineffective treating E. Coli if antibiotic resistance continues to increase among children.
Trending News Today: Proposed Budget May Not Fully Address Cause of High Drug Costs
Trending News Today: Federal Funding Contributes to Large Number of Drug Approvals
FDA Approves Generic Drug for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Officials with the FDA have approved Novartis' glatiramer acetate injection (Glatopa) 40-mg/mL for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Generic Drug Approved for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Generic glatiramer acetate injection is now available in a full range of dosing options for multiple sclerosis.
Facebook: A Health Care Tool in Disease Management
Adults over the age of 65 are increasingly more active on Facebook, especially when it comes to health information.
Levetiracetam Shows Superiority to Other Pediatric Epilepsy Drug
Oral anticonvulsant therapy significantly reduces seizure rates compared with phenobarbital.
6 Memorable Television Pharmacists, Part 4
This is the fourth part of a series on how pharmacy professionals have been depicted on TV, both in a positive and negative manner.
Facebook Can be Vital for Chronic Disease Management
Social media can help educate patients with chronic diseases.
Nuclear Pharmacy: Scientific, Specialized, and Radioactive
Dr. Timothy Burke provides insight into this nontraditional field.
6 Unique Career Opportunities for Drug Information Pharmacists
After completing a drug information residency, pharmacists may wonder what career opportunities are available.
Pharmacists Say DIR Fees Endanger Pharmacies, Patients
Approximately 78% of survey respondents said that direct and indirect remuneration fees reduce the predictability of cash flow.
Esophageal Cancer Risk Increases with Hot Tea Consumption
Smoking and alcohol consumption may exacerbate the risk of esophageal cancer associated with hot tea.
Testosterone Triggers Protein That Protects Against Multiple Sclerosis
A cytokine may protect myelin against attacks by the immune system in multiple sclerosis.
Take Note: Vitamin B12 Has a Reputation in the Singing Community
Laryngologists are unsure that vitamin B12 therapy provides any benefit and would not prescribe it.
