This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Additional advantages include fewer emergency visits, hospitalizations, medication adherence, and associated cost savings. The study also sought to determine the rate of achieving goal A1c, mean A1c reduction, and rate of hospitalization and emergency department visits. million people, or 11.6%
The Mount Sinai Hospital. link] Recent Videos Related Content Importance of Skin-Gut Axis Communication in Homeostasis Brian Nowosielski June 18th 2025 Article The review explored the “emerging” term gut-skin axis and aimed to decipher the bidirectional signaling of the skin and gastrointestinal tract during homeostatic and disease states.
Most of the students observed burnout among community chain pharmacists (90%), then community independent (69%), and hospital and health system (65%). 1 “The number of pharmacists has fluctuated over the years. When tasked with ranking the most important aspects when deciding on a career, flexibility was one of the most selected answers.”
Every 2 weeks through 12 months, patients self-reported safety events including hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis and hospitalizations. Diabetes type was classified based on the prescribing provider’s order for the Bigfoot Unity system. The study found that the mean HbA1c decreased from 9.2±1.8% at baseline to 8.0±1.2%
2 Pharmacists can play a large role in the management of IBD, especially because medication nonadherence is common, leading to increased flares, hospitalizations, and complications. Disease management—such as medication, surgery, and diet—was prevalent in 32% of videos.
Despite affecting millions, hair loss has seen remarkably little progress in clinical research,” Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPH, FAAD, vice chair of Clinical Trials and Innovation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said in a release. 1 The company said it plans to initiate phase 3 studies in 2026 to further evaluate the therapy.
According to an article in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , the rate of pregestational and gestational diabetes has been increasing in the US, occurring in 1% and 8% of all pregnant women in 2020, respectively. In total, 53 women were included and completed the survey.
Nitrosamines are a class of chemical compounds formed via nitrosation – the reaction of a nitroso group (–NO) with an amine. This included antibiotics such as erythromycin and tetracyclines and other compounds such as imipramine. N-Nitroso compound contaminants in prescription and non-prescription drugs. 3 Krull I et al.
Furthermore, an investigation conducted by Norwalk et al found significant differences between Black and non-Black populations in pneumococcal mortality and length of hospital stay. Racial disparities in adult pneumococcal vaccination indications and pneumococcal hospitalizations in the US. MMWR Morb Wkly Rep. 2025;74:1-8.
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses 5 examples where challenging antibiotic workflows can be an issue. BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted October 2024, First Released in the October 2024 IDstewardship Newsletter 1. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., More information on ganciclovir in the label here.
Dennis Killian, PharmD, PhD Vice President of Clinical Operations, TidalHealth Early on in my hospital pharmacy career, I had the pleasure of working with several tenured pharmacy leaders who were winding down their careers as staff pharmacists. One of these pharmacists had served as the CEO for a local hospital.
Here I share some of the latest news, articles, editorials, or blog posts that fall generally under the theme of Pharma or healthcare. All article shared will be free to read and not locked behind an annoying paywall. “Right now, 48 out of 50 State Boards of Pharmacy do not regulate flavoring as compounding.
Terri Albarano, MS, PharmD Director, Autonomous Pharmacy Advisory Board When patients are admitted to the hospital, they are typically focused on receiving the best care. One key area was in sterile compounding of IVs – a big risk area – in which a dosing error could have serious consequences.
Published July 11, 2025 Meagan Parrish Lead Editor post share post print email license Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District on Feb. Jan Sonnenmair via Getty Images Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. 27, 2025 in Seminole, Texas.
In this article, ChatGPT weighs in on how pharmacists can use artificial intelligence. BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 7 June 2023 With the exception of the questions in bold, this entire text was written by ChatGPT. What are some ways that hospital-based pharmacists can use artificial intelligence to advance their daily practice?
Image Credit: REDPIXEL - stock.adobe.com Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that has been widely used as a preservative in some biological and drug products, such as promoting the safe use of multidose vials and packaging of vaccines. It is often thought to be used in some seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines.
As the need for, and interest in, phage therapy grows, hospital pharmacists and clinicians must understand guidance on patient selection, treatment administration and regulatory compliance. The phages discussed in this article refer to naturally occurring phages and phage cocktails and do not refer to genetically modified phages.
In this article, I’ll outline some of the challenges that I anticipate for 2023. With the rising cost of doing business, staff shortages across all aspects of healthcare, and the compounding effect of “doing more with less”, healthcare companies must turn to technology to simplify their workloads.
3 “Although numerous studies have shown significant advantages of CGM use over traditional BGM in improving glycemic control and reducing diabetes-related hospitalizations and emergency room service utilization, this technology is underutilized in historically marginalized pediatric and adult populations.”
Away from the hospital and university labs, some biohackers attempt to realize their dreams of becoming superhuman, circumventing what they consider traditional ‘flaws’, including aging, weight gain, or chronic illnesses. nurses, doctors, and hospital auxiliary staff) to meet these needs.
There has been a lot of feedback about my original article “ Is Pharmacy School Worth it? compound interest with higher debt working against the pharmacist not accounted for). missed opportunity for compound interest). missed opportunity for free money and compound interest). Let’s do math together!
EP426 Recent Videos Related Content GLP-1s Effective as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients with T1D, Obesity | ADA 2025 Brian Nowosielski July 2nd 2025 Article Researchers explored patients with type 1 diabetes and overweight or obesity to understand the efficacy and safety of GLP-1s as adjunctive therapies. g/dL in hemoglobin and a 1.4%
Image Credit: WindyNight - stock.adobe.com "Our findings showed that adolescents who received this combination therapy were able to improve many symptoms typically associated with insulin-managed type one diabetes,” Farid Mahmud, MD, FRCPC, physician at The Hospital for Sick Children, said in a news release.
Help your patients access the hottest weight loss medications with these semaglutide and tirzepatide resources for independent pharmacy owners, whether you compound or not. It seems that there is a new article every day about some other great benefits of GLP-1s. Is It Legal To Compound Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?
It would be a 1-hour infusion in a hospital or clinic setting every 4 weeks, following an initial loading phase given on days 0, 14, and 28. The FDA approved belimumab (Benlysta), a 200 mg/mL autoinjection, for subcutaneous injection in patients 5 years of age and older with active lupus nephritis who are receiving standard therapy.
Then they switch over to hospital pharmacy which pays much better. Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. As a Pharmacy Technician the compound interest just snowballs with more years to build. Just take away the positives from this article. After one year they start earning a technician wage.
In this article, we will explore these opportunities. Hospitals avoided pouring money into costly inventory monitoring systems due to tight budgets and the limited return on investment. High-speed 5G networks can be used not to track not only the equipment but also the bed availability and even people’s movements around the hospital.
1 “The inclusion of obesity or surrogate body mass index in prognostic scores and streamlining the management strategy and treatment guidelines to account for the impact of obesity would be vital to improving patient outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients,” continued authors of the Frontiers in Endocrinology study. in older adults.
Thakar Varanya Chaiyaperm View All News Article Bulk drug calculations for different types of active moieties and drugs require different calculations and labeling. Calculations provide the amount of drug specified in the medication order needed for compounding; it is the objective of the medication order. Pluta Nishant B.
The article focuses on the integration of automation with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This article provides an informative account of intelligent automation, the key differences between AI & ML, their importance, and a potent eight-step roadmap to implementation.
The stress we face is compounded by larger, systemic issues – rising healthcare costs, unmatched funding, and policy failures that often leave us feeling powerless. This article was originally published by our sister publication The Pharmacist. With every new challenge it’s easy to ask: ‘Is this really what I signed up for?’
I’ve published several articles and presented poster sessions at national conventions. But the courses weren’t geared toward retail pharmacy or even hospital pharmacy. In fact, neither of these pharmacy aspects was introduced until my last year in school when we visited both a retail pharmacy and a hospital pharmacy.
Gemelli University Hospital, said in a news release. Gemelli University Hospital, said in a news release. 1 “EVEREST is the first-ever trial to demonstrate the superiority of Dupixent over Xolair on CRSwNP end points in patients with coexisting asthma, along with generally similar safety profiles.
The pollution includes fine particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds, all of which can be transported in a smoke plume miles away from the actual fire.” In recent years, wildfires in the United States have become increasingly frequent, larger, and more widespread. can travel deep into the lungs when inhaled.
billion by 2025 , with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) growth of more than 9%. This article will cover the main aspects of successful healthcare CRM software and its benefit. Collaborative CRM is perfect for significant medical structures and health systems like public hospitals. Let’s go. How does it work?
Pharmacists not only in community pharmacy settings where this is allowed can provide this education, but also in other settings, such as a hospital or an emergency department. Pharmacists are vital in medication abortion care, offering counseling, dosing guidance, and clinical oversight.
They have a team of highly skilled distribution professionals who can juggle efficacy and safety checks along with compounding as if they were conductors of a world-class symphony. link] The views expressed in this article are the authors' own and do not reflect the views of their employer. LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2024.
1 A total of 80 women aged 45 and older who were starting treatment at the oncology outpatient clinic of the hospital at FMB-UNESP were included in the randomized clinical trial.
doi:10.5688/ajpe8920 Download Issue PDF Download RIS Articles in this issue Walgreens Launches Program to Enable Technicians to Pursue Pharmacy School Pharmacists Can Provide Travel Health Tips for Patients Is Fluoride Friend or Foe? Are prerequisite courses barriers to pharmacy admission or the keys to student success? Am J Pharm Educ.
News All News FDA Updates Press Releases Media All Videos Digital Detail Independent Corner Insights Interviews MEDcast Medical World News Microsites Peer Exchange Perfect Consult Podcasts Practice Pearls Sponsored Webcast Student Voices Webinars/Webcasts Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Publications Pharmacy Times Pharmacy Practice (..)
RSV disease is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the US and can lead to serious respiratory conditions like bronchiolitis and pneumonia,” Octavio Ramilo, an investigator on the CLEVER and SMART trials., 1 The therapy is the first and only RSV preventative option using the same dose regardless of patient weight. “RSV
News All News FDA Updates Press Releases Media All Videos Digital Detail Independent Corner Insights Interviews MEDcast Medical World News Microsites Peer Exchange Perfect Consult Podcasts Practice Pearls Sponsored Webcast Student Voices Webinars/Webcasts Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Publications Pharmacy Times Pharmacy Practice (..)
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 5,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content