Relief Fund to Support Pharmacy Professionals Impacted by COVID-19
April 15th 2020Parata Systems has launched the Pharmacy Employee Relief Fund with an initial commitment of $100,000 to support employees of retail, long-term care, hospital, and direct-to-home pharmacies across the United States affected by the coronavirus disease 2019.
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Research Shows Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures
April 15th 2020Although vitamin D helps the body absorb minerals essential for bone health, previous studies have found conflicting evidence on whether low vitamin D levels actually increase the risk of osteoporotic fractures and whether vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk.
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Study Examining Higher Chloroquine Doses in COVID-19 Halted Early Due to Safety Concerns
April 14th 2020A study based in Brazil has been halted early for safety reasons after patients with coronavirus disease 2019 taking a higher dose of chloroquine developed irregular heart rates that increased their risk of a potentially fatal heart arrhythmia.
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Study: BRCA Mutations More Common in Older Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
April 14th 2020Approximately 1 in 40 postmenopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 65 had a mutation linked to cancer in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, according to an analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI).
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Limited Global Supply, Ethical Concerns Could Curb Use of Antimalarials Against COVID-19
April 13th 2020Although chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been touted as potential treatments for COVID-19, physicians in Italy have warned that the global supply may not be able to keep up with demand.
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Pharmacy Students Graduating Early to Cover Potential Pharmacy Staff Shortage in COVID-19 Pandemic
April 13th 2020Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy is granting early graduation to 144 students to help cover a potential shortage of pharmacists during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
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Autoimmunity-Associated Heart Dilation Linked to Heart Failure Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
April 13th 2020Individuals with type 1 diabetes, specifically those with poor glycemic control, are at an greater risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population, according to a study by Joslin Research.
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