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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

Materials and Methods Oncology-trained nurses review the charts of all specialty oncology medications that are due to be refilled. The nurses have access to the electronic medical record and perform an extensive medical records review of office notes, labs, scans, pathology, and upcoming appointments.

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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

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In a recent initiative, we attempted to analyze medication adherence rates at Sharp Mesa Vista (SMV) Hospital, the largest psychiatric hospital in San Diego, to identify possible reasons leading to nonadherence in patients admitted to the hospital, both those experiencing homelessness and those who were not admitted to the hospital.

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Real-World Data on Expanding Step-Up Dosing Administration of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in the Outpatient Setting

Pharmacy Times

The authors examined the safety, feasibility, and toxicity management of delivering both SUD and target doses in outpatient settings, offering institutional guidance for optimizing patient care and reducing hospitalization burden. However, the feasibility and safety of expanding these regimens to outpatient (OP) settings remain underexplored.

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European Health Data Space (EHDS) update: what this means for pharmaceutical and biotech

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The intention is to streamline the process for patients wishing to access their medical records via electronic health record systems (“EHR systems”) and to facilitate the ability for researchers, innovators, and policy makers to use the data in a trusted and secure way that preserves privacy. Article 35(c) of the Proposal.

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Deep 6 AI: the smart software breathing new life into clinical trials

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Patients were unable to see their doctors, hospitals canceled appointments, and healthcare systems struggled with the monumental task of shifting their services online. Much of the information is free text in EMRs, lab data, medication records, registry data, pathology or ‘-omics’, etc. Click here to read the full article.

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Erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk, pharmacy-led study finds

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

This association, which was found through the analysis of medical records, was strongest amongst those who had been issued the most prescriptions for medicines which included sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil and avanafil. A version of this article was originally published by our sister publication Pulse.

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Influence of 5G on Healthcare

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In this article, we will explore these opportunities. 5G technology can recommend the next steps during surgical procedures based on the latest medical research and facilitate real-time consultations with remote healthcare professionals. This real-time data helps manage hospital operations and curb the spread of viruses and infections.