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Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students Help Patients and Practitioners in Transitional CareStudents are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.
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Pharmacy-Led Medication Reconciliation Is Best PracticeThe TJC and IHI advocate for medication reconciliation at all transitions of care.
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Three Trends Shaping HIV Pharmacy CareAlthough quality of life has significantly improved for patients with HIV, there are several factors influencing how we provide care and treat patients now and in the future.
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Metronidazole Twice Daily: A Pharmacokinetic and Clinical JustificationThis medication is associated with a number of adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal upset and peripheral neuropathies, that may be mitigated by less frequent dosing.
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To Deliver Cell and Gene Therapies to More Patients, Innovation in Diagnostic Testing is EssentialIndividualized treatments like cell and gene therapies are poised to scale rapidly over the next decade.
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Finerenone Shows Promise in Heart Failure and Kidney Disease ManagementJohn Ostrominski, MD shares insights into the safety and efficacy of finerenone, based on data from the FINEARTS-HF trial.
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Treating Acid Reflux With Over-the-Counter MedicationsAn overview of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease, over-the-counter options, long-term effects of proton pump inhibitors, lifestyle recommendations, and when to refer patients.
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Marcella Kinaya, PharmD, on Flu Season: ‘We’re Here to Protect People and Make Sure They’re Healthy’A district leader at CVS Health emphasizes that patients should get tested, be up to date with immunizations, and staying home and reach out to health care professionals when experiencing symptoms.
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Improving Medication Guidance Needs to be a Top Priority for Hospitals, Health SystemsMore drugs plus a growing population of older and sicker patients is creating medication-alert overload for already stressed clinicians.
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Innovative Strategies in Residency Training: Approaching Competencies, Quality Improvement, and AI IntegrationIncorporating AI into pharmacy education is crucial to training on its appropriate use.
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Case Study: Pharmacist Management of Inappropriate Prednisone Dosing Triggered By AsthmaHolistic 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.
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in CareThe study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.
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USC ALL Induction Regimen Combined With Newer TKIs Is Safe, Effective for Patients With Ph+ DiseaseAchieving MRD flow cytometry negativity is crucial in monitoring and predicting survival outcomes.
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The Tao of Tau: Developing the “My Vancomycin Calculator” AppCreating a free app to assist in vancomycin dosing proved to be an entertaining and enlightening journey.
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Consider the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service for a Rewarding Pharmacy CareerWorking for the USPHS offers unique compensation and quality-of-life benefits.
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Examining the 505(b)(2) Pathway and Implementation into EHRA panelist discusses how the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway provides a streamlined approval process for modified versions of previously approved drugs, allowing pharmaceutical companies to rely partly on existing safety/efficacy data while still requiring new clinical data, commonly used across various therapeutic areas including reformulations, new dosage forms, and drug combinations.
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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Pharmacy PracticeBy interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.
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An Overview of Vitamins and Supplements in Multiple SclerosisBy examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.
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Expert: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Counseling, Managing Expectations for Etranacogene DezaparvovecPharmacists are integral to setting patient expectations, monitoring liver health, and ensuring adherence to long-term follow-up for optimal outcomes with etranacogene dezaparvovec.
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Pharmacy-Led Enhanced Patient Education in the Emergency DepartmentIn this retrospective study, investigators evaluated a pharmacy-led initiative in the emergency department (ED), finding a potential reduction in ED revisits and hospital readmissions, though results were not statistically significant.
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Understanding Gender-Affirmative Care Beyond Women’s HealthGender-affirming care and inclusive practices are essential for health equity.
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Medically Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies Deliver Strong OutcomesThese facilities provide significant value to payers and patients.
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Sugammadex: Use Criteria Optimization and Outcomes Data EvaluationEstablishing new use criteria led to an 86% reduction in the utilization of sugammadex with no appreciable impact on measured outcomes.
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Advancement in Stem Cell Transplantation: Improving Outcomes for Patients With Blood CancerAdvances, challenges, and promising innovations emerge.
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Nephritis: A Case of Nivolumab-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in a Patient with Urothelial CarcinomaThis case highlights the importance of recognizing ICPI-AKI, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and understanding the clinical context to prevent irreversible renal damage.
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Current Treatment Approaches for Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell LymphomaRelapsed treatment has evolved with CAR T, bispecific antibodies, and immunotherapies.
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Evaluation of a Chemotherapy Advanced Preparation Pilot Program to Improve Throughput in an Oncology Infusion ClinicPharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.
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Understand the Emergency Management Assistance CompThis interstate agreement can empower pharmacists to respond to large-scale emergencies
