Effective Communication Can Bridge Gaps in Care | APhA 2025
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MARCH 21, 2025
Sally Arif, PharmD, professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, discusses how pharmacists can effectively communicate with diverse patients.
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How pharma could feel the pain of a recession
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MARCH 21, 2025
Pharma has long been considered “recession proof,” but an economic downturn could still hurt the industry in numerous ways.
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Pharmacists’ Expertise in Contraceptive Counseling Amid Ongoing Challenges | APhA 2025
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MARCH 21, 2025
Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, discussed the unique expertise pharmacists possess in order to counsel patients seeking any type of contraceptive product.
CDC Launches Study on Vaccine-Autism Link Amid Ongoing Measles Outbreak
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MARCH 21, 2025
The study aims to address lingering public concerns, but its findings and communication have the potential to impact vaccine confidence and public health efforts.
From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Expert Discusses Navigating Anticoagulation in Older Adults | APhA 2025
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Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, discusses initiating anticoagulation for older adults as well as the risk-benefit balance of the therapy.
APhA 2025: Pharmacists Can Prescribe Contraceptives in 30 States and the District of Columbia
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MARCH 21, 2025
Contraceptive options have expanded since 1960, with pharmacists today playing a growing role as prescribers of contraception and studies showing the benefit of pharmacist-driven contraception clinics.
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Elevated Non-HDL Cholesterol a Stronger Indicator of Major Cardiovascular Events Compared With LDL-C
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J&J boosts US operations with $55bn investment
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Allison Ju-Chen Hu, PhD and Yuhua Bao, PhD describe results of their landmark study that found significant differences in opioid prescriptions in racially and ethnically minoritized communities.
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