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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

Drug Topics

Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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CDC Report Finds No Connection Between Thimerosal and Autism

Drug Topics

Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that has been widely used as a preservative in some biological and drug products since the 1930s. 1,2 Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that has been widely used as a preservative in some biological and drug products since the 1930s. REFERENCES 1. June 2025.

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Pneumococcal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Increased Among Children Over Last 15 Years

Drug Topics

Following a switch in Sweden’s National Immunization Program (NIP), children in the country reported an increase in pneumococcal hemolytic uremic syndrome (pHUS) from 2009 through 2024. The need for further understanding of pediatric pHUS came when cases quadrupled from 2009 to 2023 among Swedish children under 5.

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Influencing change and finding hope and purpose as a millennial pharmacist

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

For many of us, the day-to-day reality involves juggling patient needs, understaffed teams, and overwhelming administrative burdens that detract from the one thing that drew us into healthcare in the first place: patient care. With every new challenge it’s easy to ask: ‘Is this really what I signed up for?’

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Take this month to recognize their expertise and the valuable support they provide in patient care! 63] Many of the benefits of ginger are due to gingerol and shogaol, compounds called gingeroids, which may also help with bloating, belching, and discomfort after meals. [64] doi:10.1155/2009/529802 [7] Patel KS, Thavamani A.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Understanding the balance between essential and excessive polypharmacy, recognizing its prevalence, and identifying contributing factors are crucial in mitigating its risks and enhancing patient care. Background The senior population in the United States is expanding rapidly. According to the U.S.