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Examining the Risk of Tardive Dyskinesia from AntipsychoticsA recent study highlights the significant frequency of the adverse effect.
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Reevaluating the Use of Silver Sulfadiazine Cream in the Management of BurnsOne antimicrobial agent commonly used in the management of burns is silver sulfadiazine.
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Molnupiravir: Oral Antiviral for the Treatment of COVID-19Molnupiravir is an oral antiviral for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults at high risk of severe disease.
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Reevaluating the Use of Guaifenesin in the Management of Acute Cough Associated With the Common ColdDespite its popularity and its status as an FDA-approved expectorant, evidence to support guaifenesin’s efficacy is limited and conflicting.
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Thermometers: A ReviewPharmacists must be familiar with the different thermometers so they can ensure proper use by the consumer.
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More Than Long COVID, There's Flu and Pneumonia TooEpic research suggests that like COVID-19, flu and other viral pneumonias can result in long-term symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. Why that might be is open question.
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Ethical, Practical Considerations of Exemptions to Employer Vaccine Mandates for AnxietyDoes anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Lifileucel, First-Ever Immunotherapy For Unresectable, Metastatic MelanomaThe FDA's decision represents a landmark approval of a tumor-derived cellular therapy in a solid tumor cancer.
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Drive Value-based Care With Genetic Testing and Precision MedicineThe shift to value-based care in the U.S. has been slow in coming, in large part because providers have continued to cling to the traditional “fee for service” healthcare model that historically has worked well for them.
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COVID-19 Vaccines: A Focus on SafetyEase patients’ concerns by being well versed in the safety profiles of each vaccine.
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National Pharmacy Chain Opioid Settlements Poised to Affect Independent PharmaciesStipulations of the settlements include data reporting, annual training, and an independent compliance officer.
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The Effects of “Long COVID” and How Pharmacists Can HelpOften referred to as “long COVID” patients or “long-haulers,” these patients continue to experience symptoms of illness far past the acute phase of this viral disease.
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Enhancing Patient-Pharmacist Relationships Through ConversationListening carefully to determine what’s beneath the surface of a patient’s concerns can make a world of difference in providing quality care.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Pharmacy Management and CompliancePharmacy leaders have leveraged their experience, their role in interdisciplinary teams, and technology to quickly reinvent approaches to manage long-standing issues exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Misdosing: More Common Than You ThinkUnfortunately, even though the need for making proper dose adjustments for kidney function is well-recognized, clinicians face many challenges in doing so.
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While Telemedicine Decreased After COVID-19 Peak, Mental Health Video Visits RoseCompared to only 10% of primary and subspecialty visits, 34.5% of mental health visits took place via video in August 2023.
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Patient-First Approach Addresses Unique Needs of Patients With Rare DisordersNow more than ever, 30 million Americans living with a range of 7000 rare or orphan diseases require a high level of therapy adherence support.
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Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy With PatientsPharmacists can work with their patients to address concerns about vaccinations.
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Belantamab mafodotin-blmf for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple MyelomaBelantamab mafodotin-blmf is now indicated for adult patients with relapsed or refractory myeloma who have received at least 4 prior therapies.
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FDA Approves Label Expansions, New Indication for Bempedoic Acid Tablets for CV PreventionThe approval represents the first non-statin treatment indicated to lower low-density lipoprotein for primary prevention patients.
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Thermometers: A ReviewPharmacists must be familiar with the different thermometers so they can ensure proper use by the consumer.
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Bempedoic Acid for HypercholesterolemiaAn expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
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Practice Update: Treating Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19Several institutions have published guidance on how to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Cell-Based Flu Vaccine May Be More Cost-Effective, Beneficial Among ChildrenA new study found that switching from a primary national plan of egg-based vaccines to cell-based vaccines for the flu would significantly reduce the impact of the seasonal virus at a lesser production and distribution cost.
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Insurance Coverage is Lagging in a Golden Age of Obesity TreatmentAntiobesity medications are considered to be 'vanity drugs' by many private insurers, and the refusal to cover obesity treatment is counterproductive because of obesity's many health consequences.
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Elranatamab-bcmm Approved for Adult Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple MyelomaThe novel drug elranatamab-bcmm (Elrexfio) received accelerated FDA approval on August 14, 2023, for treating adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
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The Effects of COVID-19 on Specialty Prescribing HabitsThe remote and virtual way of treating patients is becoming the new norm. Specialty providers have to adapt to provide the most streamlined solutions.
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Thermometers: A ReviewPharmacists must be familiar with the different thermometers so they can ensure proper use by the consumer.
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Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation May Help IBS Symptoms in Pediatric PatientsIBS in pediatric patients has not been studied much, but new data reveals a possible treatment.
