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Know the Ins and Outs of Medical Marijuana in the WorkplaceBoth benefits and concerns exist, but implementing policies and regulations promotes employee productivity, guards safety.
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Present and Future Pharmacist Roles in Medication Abortion CareEducational programming for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists on medication abortion is limited.
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Immunizing Older Individuals Requires Flexibility, NuanceWhen it comes to vaccination efforts, remember that patients 65 years or older are not a homogeneous group.
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Something Smells Fishy: A Review of Omega-3 and the REDUCE-IT Results ControversyAs evidence for omega-3 continues to develop, pharmacists remain poised to guide patients toward the most indicated, safe, effective, and convenient options available.
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A New Frontier: PARP Inhibitors Plus Antiandrogens in BRCA- or HRR-Mutated mCRPCThese combination therapies have demonstrated longer PFS with a tolerable AE profile.
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Exploring the Landscape of Gene TherapyAn overview of how gene therapy has evolved since its inception, current applications, and emerging challenges.
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Earlier Mammograms May Not be Necessary for Women With Familial History of Breast CancerStudy finds little evidence to support the long-standing recommendation that women with a first-degree family relative diagnosed with breast cancer should get screened 10 years earlier.
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Optimizing Oncological Care: The Influence of AI on Insurance ApprovalsSuccessful integration demands overcoming various hurdles.
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The Fludarabine Shortage and Its Ripple Effects: Navigating the CrisisThe significant surge in oncology drug shortages in 2023 particularly affected essential chemotherapeutic drugs.
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Put More oPEP in Your Step: The Impact of Occupational Post-Exposure ProphylaxisPharmacists should be aware of workplace hazards involving sharps and, if necessary, initiate oPEP.
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September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role in a Risky RhythmBecause patients may interact with a pharmacist more regularly than other health care providers, it is possible to detect potential signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation in a patient during their encounters.
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Precision in Practice: Optimizing Probability of Beta-Lactam Target Attainment with Prolonged Infusions and Therapeutic Drug MonitoringAs data continue to develop in this arena, β-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring is likely to become more routine, as it has with drugs like vancomycin and the aminoglycosides.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots and the FutureKey opinion leaders provide some advice for the public regarding COVID-19 booster shots and look to the future of the pandemic.
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The Power of Patient Advocacy: Collaborating With Patient Advocacy OrganizationsCollaborating with patient advocacy organizations offers pharmacy students a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in health care.
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Pharmacists in Nontraditional Roles Are Not Included in Bureau of Labor Statistics Count of Working PharmacistsTheir exclusion ripples into demand estimates for pharmacists, leading to a distorted picture of pharmacist demand and, ultimately, impacting the number of individuals choosing to enter the profession.
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Neuroinflammation: The Key Component in Targeting Neurological DisordersThe history of targeting neuroinflammation is a good example of the challenges to finding a treatment for Alzheimer disease.
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Precision Oncology: Expanding Therapeutic Horizons With Trastuzumab DeruxtecanThe tumor-agnostic FDA approval of T-DXd for HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic solid malignancies exemplifies the importance of understanding the risks associated with targeted therapy and the need for proactive monitoring strategies.
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Surprising Drugs That Can Cause Serotonin SyndromeSpecific drugs, foods, and supplements can lead to this condition.
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Case Study: The Pharmacist’s Role in Atopic Dermatitis TreatmentThe goals of therapy for atopic dermatitis include reducing symptoms of pruritis and dermatitis with disease control and prevention of flares.
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World Sickle Cell Day: The Pharmacist’s Role in Medication ManagementThe role of the pharmacist in sickle cell disease management revolves around appropriate pain management.
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During Summer Months, Counsel Patients on Preventing Lyme DiseaseEducation about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial
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Applying an Error Prevention Process to a COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicAn overview for community pharmacies of a process to minimize vaccine errors using a COVID-19 vaccine point of distribution as an example.
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Advancing Anaphylaxis Treatment With Needle-Free Epinephrine DeliveryIntranasal epinephrine spray offers a needle-free option for anaphylaxis treatment.
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Lodoco: A New Indication for an Old DrugHistorically, colchicine has been used primarily in the management of gout; however, in 2023, the FDA approved Lodoco, a newly marketed colchicine product, for the management of cardiovascular disease.
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Integrating Pharmacists Into Care Teams Is CrucialTapping their specific skill sets and training can help serve patients more effectively, although challenges exist.
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Data Show Inequities From the HIV, COVID-19 Pandemics Remain Left to Be AddressedPharmacies can help bring inequities plaguing health care systems to an end to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic does not follow trends of inequity experienced in the HIV pandemic.
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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Critical Insights and Closing ThoughtsIn their concluding remarks, Arun Jesudian, MD; Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS, and Chas McCormick, RPh, MBA, summarize the key takeaways and highlight the persistent unmet needs in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.
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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use DisorderPharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.
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The Role of Consulting in Specialty PharmacyUnderstanding the complicated web of insurers, discounts from government and commercial plans, and payer access is extremely complicated.
