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Diet Low in Potassium May Not Treat Hyperkalemia, Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers outline new findings about the connection between hyperkalemia and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors during a session at ASN Kidney Week.
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Expert Suggests Precision Medicine is a Highly Desirable Goal for Dialysis Patients
Applying the principles of precision medicine to peritoneal dialysis could improve the flexibility and personalization of care for dialysis patients.
Expert Suggests That Pharmacists Should Learn More About Dialysis
Education, awareness, and more training may help more pharmacists and kidney patients consider home dialysis as an effective treatment option, said an expert on November 4 at ASN Kidney Week in Orlando, Florida.
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Researcher Focuses on Treating Early-Stage Diabetic Kidney Disease Before Kidney Failure
Daniel Weiner, MD, MS, associate professor at Tufts University, discusses effective treatment approaches for diabetic kidney disease at ASN Kidney Week.
Expert Suggests Having a Risk Assessment of VEGF Inhibitor-Related Cardiovascular Toxicity
It may be worth considering the pathophysiology and vascular complications of chemotherapy, especially among patients who are already hypertensive.
Study Links Vaping With Reduced Cardiovascular Function
Among nicotine users, there was an approximately 4 beat per minute jump in heart rate after vaping or smoking.
Six New Key Therapeutic Agents Have Come to Market for the Older Adult Population
An ASCP 2022 Annual Meeting session presenter provides an update of 6 new therapeutic agents and their appropriate use in an older adult population.
5 Key Sessions at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week
Pharmacy Times will be covering the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week, which will be gathering more than 10,000 professionals working on kidney health in Orlando, Florida.
Leading Nephrologist Discusses Importance of Pharmacist Role In Kidney Care for ASN Kidney Week
Pharmacy Times is gearing up for Kidney Week (Nov. 3-6) by learning about the pharmacological role of kidney care from the president of the American Society of Nephrology.
5 Key Sessions, Interviews at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 2022 Annual Meeting
Pharmacy Times will be covering the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Annual Meeting, which will be gathering senior care pharmacists in San Antonio, Texas.
The Armamentarium for Primary Prevention in Older Adults Has Grown Beyond Aspirin
ASCP 2022 session presenters review the evidence that tipped the scales against the use of aspirin for primary prevention in patients aged 60 years or older.
Various Medications Can Cause QTc Prolongation in Geriatric Populations, Not All Prescribers Are Aware of the Risk
ASCP 2022 session presenters discuss medications that can cause QTc prolongation, with a particular emphasis on a review of the literature with regards to QTc prolongation and antipsychotics.
Tips, Tricks for Staying Up to Date With Medical Literature, Guidelines as a Busy Pharmacist
ASCP 2022 session presenters discuss strategies and tools that can help busy pharmacists stay up to date on current medical literature, guidelines, and media.
Expert: ‘We Are Having Outbreaks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases,’ Need to Be Aware of Current Indications
An ASCP 2022 session presenter explains some recent updates on vaccination guidance for the older adult population.
Clinical Results Support Greater Use of Oncology Biosimilars
Presenters at the AMCP Nexus conference explore outcomes data and whether these medications should be substituted for reference products more frequently.
Pharmacists Can Affirm Transgender, Non-Binary Patients
A presentation at the AMCP Nexus conference focuses on the health care disparities and pharmacotherapy options for gender affirmation.
AMCP Urges Members to Support Pre-Approval Information Exchange Legislation
Presentation at the AMCP Nexus conference focuses on midterm election outlook and a plug for the Pre-approval Information Exchange Act.
Specialty Drugs Account for Nearly Half of Pharmacy Drug Spend in 2021
Keynote speaker at the AMCP Nexus conference discusses recent FDA approvals and those scheduled over the next year.
Pharmacy Professionals Discuss Working in Managed Care
Panelists at the AMCP Nexus conference share tips on new opportunities for students and career-changers looking to forge a new path.
Pharmacists Can Help Identify, Treat Anemia of CKD
Panelists at the AMCP Nexus conference discuss the burden of undertreated and untreated chronic kidney disease.
Differentiating Bipolar I Disorder From Major Depressive Disorder Presents Challenges
Experts discuss the clinical and economic impact of misdiagnosing bipolar I disorder as major depressive disorder.
Understanding the Role of Mononuclear Phagocytes in the Tumor Microenvironment
A researcher suggests that understanding specific cell function in the tumor microenvironment can help create effective and individualized immunotherapy cancer treatments.
AMCP Nexus 2022 Draws 2500 Managed Care Professionals
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy kicks off AMCP Nexus 2022 with a wide variety of educational sessions and policy discussions.
NCPA Appoints a New Director to the NCPA Innovation Center Board of Directors
Jeanine Singer, senior vice president of Field Sales and Operations at McKesson, discusses being appointed to the NCPA Innovation Center Board of Directors.
Researchers Are Developing Bispecific CAR Proteins to “Wake Up” the Immune Systems of Cancer Patients
Yvonne Chen, PhD, discusses some of the strategies that researchers are using to improve T-cell effectiveness and overcome immunosuppression in CAR T-cell therapy.
Expert Discusses Changes to Drug Supply Chain Security Act
Lisa Schwartz, PharmD, RPh, senior director of Professional Affairs at NCPA, discusses the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and why it was updated for the distribution of naloxone.
Chemotherapy May Eliminate Need for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for Newly Diagnosed Patients with ALL, Relapsed/Refractory ALL
Currently available agents may reduce the need for stem cell transplantation in patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Dual CAR T-Cell Therapy for Leukemia Could Impact Safety, Different Population of Cells
Relapses remain a challenge in treating patients with leukemia.
Boosting Immunization Efforts Can Fill in Coverage Gaps, Improve Pharmacies’ Financial Health
As pharmacy moves in the direction of patient-centered care, immunization plays a key role in this shift.
Continuing Education is Important for Pharmacists to Provide Best Care to Patients
Kurt Proctor, PhD, RPh, senior vice president of strategic initiatives at NCPA, discussed the importance of continue education for pharmacists.