Methods of treating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia are limited and invasive. The need for better treatments is clear; however, there are several promising therapies under development.
Students are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.
Pharmacist-led discharge stewardship initiatives have shown promising results.
Unbridled drugflation, or a point-in-time measure of the rising cost of pharmacy benefits, is taking its toll on corporate bottom lines and household budgets.
Response to intravenous immunoglobulin treatment and analysis of neurofilament light chains in patients could be used as prognostic indicators of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Holistic and compassionate counseling by a pharmacist and pharmacy-interns on-duty over weekends could positively impact patient lives, especially for older adults and economically disadvantaged patients.
Experts answer questions to help provide relief for those suffering with postnasal drip.
Sonidegib binds to and inhibits a transmembrane protein to disrupt hedgehog pathway signal transduction and leading to antitumor activity in patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma.
Microbubble cell separation can make next generation treatments, such as CAR T-cell therapy, more accessible.
This approach may help prevent premature deaths attributed to preventable or treatable cardiovascular disease.
Patient financial/co-pay assistance is usually a component of providing infusion services and practices need to make sure it’s carefully managed to prevent financial hardship to patients.
Health systems must have a flexible workflow in place to allow the use of non-preferred agents to accommodate payer demands and reduce financial toxicity.
Each time a pharmacist immunizes a patient against one of the 27 infections for which a safe and effective vaccine exists, the profession continues to protect communities against diseases that wreaked havoc on generations.
Use basic knowledge of medications to be the first line of defense in ensuring safety and maintaining pharmacy workflow.
Four examples of patient care services that pharmacies can implement and why they can be beneficial to a pharmacy’s business model.
Previous studies have shown that individuals living with HIV are at higher risk for heart disease than individuals without HIV
The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply concerns and staffing shortages, have made technological solutions become more crucial.
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease affecting many Americans. Pharmacists can help patients control the symptoms that impact their quality of life.
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting can impact patients’ treatment outcomes.
Process helps prevent errors for individuals with chronic disorders who often have a higher risk of drug-drug interactions.
Rivaroxaban is the only FDA-approved anticoagulant used in patients with peripheral artery disease and coronary artery disease.
Legislative efforts regarding cybersecurity are ongoing, but individuals and organizations should remain vigilant.
Some devices are being sold OTC for individuals without diabetes to track their health.
Four examples of patient care services that pharmacies can implement and why they can be beneficial to a pharmacy’s business model.
Technicians with specialized skills in prescription billing can help pharmacists focus on clinical services.
Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) is indicated for the treatment of patients with triple-negative breast cancer who have received 2 prior therapies at minimum for metastatic disease.
Patient education and counseling play a critical role in preventing C. difficile recurrence, and pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide treatment recommendations, educate patients and health care providers, optimize transitions of care, and reduce the risk of recurrent CDI.
Technicians can stay involved in the profession and connected with others after retirement
Although the anticonvulsant is not considered a controlled substance, some state legislation focuses on monitoring the use of or reclassifying it.