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Up to half of antibiotics prescribed in the United States may be unnecessary, leading to avoidable adverse events and development of antibiotic resistance and attendant costs.

Medicare patients who were prescribed opioids by multiple providers were more likely to be hospitalized due to adverse effects, but researchers note that pharmacists can help fix the problem.

The results of a new study contradict the long-standing belief that syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone is the most common cause of hyponatremia in elderly patients with fragility fractures.

By taking part in the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Rx Impact Day, our blogger plans to share with legislators his vision of pharmacy playing a key role in preventive medicine.

A Danish study finds that vaccination against the human papillomavirus is associated with reduced rates of precancerous cervical lesions in young women.

Will a study finding little benefit from patient-centered medical homes delay the involvement of pharmacists or hasten it due to the implication that new players are needed to produce better results?

Data from California indicate that there have been more severe flu cases this season than in any season since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and two-thirds of severe cases have occurred in those aged 41 to 64.

First-time homeowners may find themselves a bit overwhelmed by all the new expenses associated with their house.

A recent article summarizes current knowledge and discusses challenges related to atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

Despite limited evidence on whether use of opioid painkillers during pregnancy is safe, a new study finds that approximately 1 in 7 women is exposed to the medications during pregnancy.

Social media and networking platforms offer pharmacies the opportunity to increase their visibility and connection with patients, but they also require dedicated effort in order to pay off.

A pair of studies finds that when pharmacists take the lead in medication reconciliation, medication lists become more accurate, and medication errors decrease.

When one of the newer oral anticoagulants is introduced into the treatment mix for acute coronary syndrome patients, reduction of ischemic events must be balanced against increased risk of major bleeding events.

Heart failure patients who had hyponatremia when hospitalized were more likely to experience complications, but did not have elevated levels of short-term mortality or readmission.

Pharmacists need to consider how they can best position themselves to help address the growing primary care physician shortage.

Non-influenza vaccine coverage for adults increased somewhat in 2012, but continued to lag behind goals, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities.