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American Heart Association Releases New Recommendations for Designing, Measuring, and Recognizing Comprehensive Workplace Wellness Programs
If adopted by employers, the recommendations could significantly impact efforts to improve the cardiovascular health of the American workforce.
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Abbott and Sekisui Collaborate to Offer Coagulation Testing for Laboratories Worldwide
Agreement enables Abbott to provide coagulation testing solutions to labs with Sekisui's new CP3000 system.
Educate Epileptics on Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Controlling seizures is critical for patients with epilepsy, but side effects of antiepileptic drugs are another tremendous concern.
Allergy Drug Limits Hepatitis C Activity
CCZ impairs the ability of the virus to enter human liver cells.
Sustained Benefit After Two Years From Rare Blood Cancer Drug
Ibrutinib found to control Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia in 95% of patients.
Genetic Mutations Carry Different Risks for Breast, Ovarian Cancer
Analysis of cancer-causing mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may lead to more effective treatments.
Pharmacy Times and Specialty Pharmacy Times Add Five Strategic Alliance Partnerships
Collaboration and knowledge exchange build trust, increase visibility.
Arts and Crafts in Middle Age May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Engaging in crafty activities in middle age may curb the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) later in life.
How Pharmacists Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, and there are plenty of ways in which pharmacists can help prevent the disturbing problem.
Revised ACS Guideline: Practice Points for Pharmacists
Pharmacists who work with ACS patients should get familiar with this latest guideline.
Mylan Settles Patent Litigation Related to Viagra
The patent litigation is related to Mylan's Abbreviated New Drug Application filed for Sildenafil Citrate Tablets 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg.
Boston Athletic Association And Abbott Announce Multiple-Year Sponsorship Of The Boston Marathon
Sponsorship complements Abbott's title sponsorship of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
APhA Publishes Guidebook on Implementing Pharmacists' Patient Care Process
How to Implement the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process aims to help pharmacists understand the components of the patient care process.
Mylan Notifies Perrigo of HSR Filing Regarding Proposed Acquisition
Mylan proposed to acquire Perrigo for $205 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction on April 6, 2015.
Dry Eye Drug Under FDA Priority Review
The FDA has granted priority review to Shire's lifitegrast treatment.
2015 Pharmacist Salary Guide
Learn what other pharmacists are making across multiple niches in pharmacy.
Interventions Drastically Improve Adherence in Minorities with HIV
Lack of adherence remains a major source of health care costs among HIV patients.
Researchers Urge Surgeon General to Announce UV Tanning Causes Skin Cancer
Study finds that UV tanning meets the same criteria as smoking as a cause of cancer.
In Case You Missed It: Specialty Pharmacy Times Week in Review
A look back at some of the top stories on Specialty Pharmacy Times from April 6-10.
Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Scamming Health Programs
Pharmacist was charged with illegally diverting prescription drugs, including HIV medication.
Avella Selected by Novartis Pharmaceuticals to Distribute Jadenu
New FDA-approved drug used to treat patients with chronic iron overload.
Precise Blood Pressure Measures Vital in Pregnancy
Accurate blood pressure measurement is key in detecting hypertensive disorders that contribute to more than half of all maternal deaths.
Costly Hepatitis C Drugs Pose Pharmacy Budget Problems for Prisons
Treating prisoners for hepatitis C virus can be a costly nightmare, straining prisons' pharmacy and health care budgets.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program: Keeping Up with Changes
Staying abreast of changes to the 340B Drug Pricing Program is critical for maintaining program compliance.
Early Onset of Age-Related Illnesses Common in HIV Patients
Accelerated aging of DNA can lead to diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis.
Brain Boosting Multiple Sclerosis Treatments Benefit Patients
Increased neuron activity helps to protect nerve fibers.
Sickle Cell Biologic Granted Orphan Drug Designation
Experimental drug facilitates transfer of oxygen to cells and tissues.
Armada to Launch Specialty Pharmacy Workflow Platform
New software platform will complement existing pharmacy software and optimize patient management.
Ask the Right Questions to Improve Medication Adherence
Pharmacists can improve a patient's medication adherence by dispensing information beyond a drug's label.
FDA Reviews Resubmissions for Novo Nordisk's Long-Acting Insulin
The FDA refused to approve Novo Nordisk's ultra-long-acting insulin treatments 2 years ago.