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Pain Management in End-Stage Renal DiseaseRecently we have received an increasing number of requests for consults on patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) or with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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Demographic Characteristics of Asthma Subjects Associated With Stepping Down From Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination TherapyPatients on fluticasone propionate/salmeterol maintenance therapy who have more frequent physician interactions, especially interactions with asthma specialists, may be more likely have their controller medication reduced.
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Making It Through ASHP Midyear: Advice from FellowsThe ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition gives pharmacy students the chance to learn more about postdoctoral training programs, including fellowship and residency opportunities.
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Heparin Use in Patients with a History of Heparin-Induced ThrombocytopeniaIs it ever appropriate to use heparin in patients with a history of HIT?
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Pharmacosynchrony: Road Map to Transformation in Pharmacy Benefit ManagementPharmacosynchrony is the application of innovative clinical, analytic, and technologic pharmacy solutions to drive improved care coordination and higher-quality, more patient-centered care.
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New Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Gel Found to Be EffectiveLactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate is a prescription combination, non-hormonal contraceptive gel found to be 86.3% effective with typical use.
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Factors Associated with Zostavax AbandonmentThis study highlights the implications of noncompliance with the use of in-network providers for immunization services, shedding light on value-based benefits design to promote access to recommended vaccinations.
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Pharmacist Feature Friday: Pharmacists are Key Members of the Cancer Care TeamThis week's featured pharmacist is Lisa Lohr, Pharm D, BCPS, BCOP, a Specialty Medication Therapy Management pharmacist specializing in oncology care.
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2016 Specialty Trend in Senior CareLong-term care pharmacies have seen significant growth among select specialty categories.
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New Challenges and Opportunities in Immunization Quality MetricsIn the United States, adult immunization rates are substandard. Opportunities exist to improve these rates trough quality performance measurement, but not without challenges.
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Access to a Health System's Electronic Medical RecordElectronic medical record access is vital to medication therapy management.
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Tips for Getting Involved in Student OrganizationsPharmacy students hoping to join student organizations at the beginning of the school year often encounter a sea of white coats, colorful posters, pharmacy pop quizzes, and promises of free pens as they search involvement fairs for the right group.
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Chronic Care Focus: Hepatitis C: Silent, Deadly, PreventablePharmacists are well-positioned to recommend screening and ensure that protocols are followed when presented with patients suspected to have hepatitis C.
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Understand the Basic Characteristics of Hemophilia A and BA multidisciplinary team of health care professionals, including pharmacists, can work together to treat patients with the bleeding disorder.
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E-Prescribing With Decision Support Is Associated With Improvements in Medication AdherenceThis study evaluates whether provider adoption and use of formulary decision support for e-prescribing are directly associated with significant prescriber and patient behavior change.
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Modeled Cost Differences Associated With Use of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine DevicesThis analytic model assessed the per-woman cost differences between the use of 2 levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices, from a US payer perspective.
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Proper Safety Measures to Protect Pharmacy Staff During COVID-19 OutbreakKey best practices for protecting pharmacy personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Persistent and Severe Postnatal Depression Increase Children's Risk of Development IssuesThe results of a recent study show that persistent postnatal depression lasting 6 months or longer can have severe implications on child development.
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Biologic Management for IBDWith increased specialty medication prescribing, associated costs, and the interest of health systems to establish specialty pharmacies for improved patient care, it is vital to define the pharmacist's role within the patient's health care team.
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Early View of Ampyra and Gilenya Use by MS PatientsUptake of the new oral agents gilenya and Ampyra may be expected to increase rapidly in the future, if for largely different reasons.
