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Deucravacitinib Shows Joint, Skin Symptom Improvements in Psoriatic Arthritis

Drug Topics

POETYK PsA-1 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of deucravacitinib compared to placebo in adult patients with PsA who are naïve to biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic medications. of patients who received placebo. References 1.

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Five Things To Know: How To Use Artificial Intelligence To Be A Better Clinical Pharmacist

IDStewardship

Ctrl+F, but better Believe it or not, the reliable Ctrl+F command, cherished for bringing simplicity to document-searching, has been eclipsed by the advancements of AI. Ctrl+F can struggle with vague or common terms, making it challenging to find specific information in dense documents. No problem. REFERENCES/ READINGS 1.

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Significant Knowledge Gap Exists in Patient Awareness of Psoriatic Disease

Drug Topics

5 Despite these advancements in treatment options, the management of PsD remains a challenge for providers looking to improve their patients’ QOL. This led researchers to explore a specific region of the world in order to better document patients’ understanding of the disease. References 1.

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Pharmacy services in emergency departments: a comprehensive approach to improve patient care

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

But now, a group of Spanish pharmacists and emergency medicine specialists have issued a joint declaration to streamline understanding and improve patient care. The number of clinical pharmacists involved in patient care in emergency departments (EDs) in Europe has increased significantly in recent years.

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Obesity Medication Use Remains Low Among Children | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

. | image credit: syahrir / stock.adobe.com While data shows that obesity has been on the rise among children in recent history, the overall complications spurred on by childhood obesity have been well documented. 1 “Guidelines recommend treating obesity with medications and lifestyle changes.” Pharmacy practice is always changing.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth discontinues a controversial brand amid scrutiny of algorithmic care denials

STAT

The move also encapsulates how UnitedHealth is pushing to control every piece of patient care outside of the hospital and distancing itself from the aspects that have generated controversy.

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Unlocking Clinical Revenue from Within Your Pharmacy Workflow

PQA

While clinical services represent the future, the practical challenge of documenting these encounters threatens to impede progress. This documentation burden isn't just inefficient; it's a barrier to success. They want to understand the what and the how of the interventions that close gaps in care.