Tue.Dec 20, 2022

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New Approaches in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment

Drug Topics

Understanding the relationship between psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can help.

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High Blood Pressure Medication Shows Potential in Preventing Damage from AKI

Pharmacy Times

Investigators hope findings of study in mice help improve treatment for individuals with acute kidney injury.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Saved 3 Million Lives

Drug Topics

Vaccination program has also prevented more than 18 million hospitalizations, saved $1 trillion in medical costs.

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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Times

By interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.

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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

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Coumadin No Worse for Mental Function Than Pradaxa, When Well Administered

Drug Topics

Pradaxa (dabigatran) and Coumadin (warfarin) came out even in this randomized study. The Brazilian researchers who conducted the study said one explanation for the result is that use of Coumadin was exceptionally well managed because the patients were enrolled a study.

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WoW: What a year

PharmaVoice

A look back at some of the most inspirational quotes from the Women of the Week podcasts in 2022.

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‘One needs to feel safe’: Racism can put sleep — and its health benefits — out of reach

STAT

Lots of people struggle to get enough sleep — and the responsibility for fixing the problem tends to fall on the individual. Experts offer advice like reducing screen time, exercising more, or just going to bed earlier in the evening. But many restless nights can’t be solved with blackout curtains, ear plugs, or other typical suggestions.

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Best of Respiratory Coverage in 2022

Drug Topics

Take a look back at our most popular respiratory coverage for 2022.

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Breast Cancer Research, Current Therapeutic Pipeline Provide Significant Advancements in Diagnosis, Treatment

Pharmacy Times

Trends in treatment development involve more targeted, safe, and efficacious therapies.

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CVS Health, ADA Expand Diabetes Program Focused on Health Equity

Drug Topics

The program Project Power helps give children and their families the tools to reduce disparities found with diabetes.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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How the Pandemic Changed Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists have been increasingly recognized as key partners in the clinical services needed to manage the pandemic.

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From telehealth to Medicare cuts: Here are the health policies in Congress' $1.7T omnibus

Fierce Healthcare

From telehealth to Medicare cuts: Here are the health policies in Congress' $1.7T omnibus. rking. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:29.

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Patient Navigation in the Specialty Pharmacy Space

Pharmacy Times

Lack of access to novel therapies, especially within the cancer space, initiated the road to patient navigation.

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Medicare-certified hospitals must supply ownership data

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare-certified hospitals must supply ownership data. fdiamond. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 16:46.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Risk Stratification in Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Pharmacy Times

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, leads a discussion surrounding relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM).

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2023 forecast: Why digital health is ripe for a new wave of M&A, including more 'disruptive' deals

Fierce Healthcare

2023 forecast: Why digital health is ripe for a new wave of M&A, including more 'disruptive' deals. hlandi. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 16:33.

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Segmenting Speech Signals May Effectively Detect Presence of Common Cold, Flu

Pharmacy Times

The amplitude of vocal cord movement may indicate patient health and wellbeing.

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Walmart’s Drone Delivery takes off in Texas with DroneUp

Drug Store News

Select customers in 8 Texas cities can take advantage of same-day delivery via drone.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Expert Discusses Financial Impact of the Pandemic on Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

Michael Brown, vice president of Managed Services at Cardinal Health, discusses ways for pharmacists to help manage costs post-pandemic.

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Consumers demand health snacks, reject empty calories

Drug Store News

Many of today’s consumers crave tasty but healthy snacks that help them meet their wellness goals.

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How Technology Workflows Can Support Medication Adherence in Your Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times

Financial assistance platforms improve patient outcomes and the pharmacy bottom line.

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Epidemiology group no longer recommends universal asymptomatic COVID screening at healthcare facilities

Fierce Healthcare

Epidemiology group no longer recommends universal asymptomatic COVID screening at healthcare facilities. dmuoio. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 16:07.

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Phase 3 Data Favor Bimekizumab Over Placebo in Biologic-Naïve Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

Pharmacy Times

All primary and ranked secondary endpoints of the study were met at week 16, which were sustained or improved through week 24 and were coupled with patient-reported improvements compared with placebo in treating psoriatic arthritis.

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2023 forecast: With Novo's Wegovy on a supply rebound, 2023 offers course correction and obesity showdown with Lilly

Fierce Pharma

2023 forecast: With Novo's Wegovy on a supply rebound, 2023 offers course correction and obesity showdown with Lilly. fkansteiner. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:26.

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‘First Day Cover’ Collection Marks 50th Anniversary of Pharmacy Stamp

Pharmacy Times

American Institute of the History of Pharmacy posts the collection of pharmacist Daniel Shifrin on its website.

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NACDS engages in Senate Subcommittee Hearing on food as medicine strategies

Drug Store News

Through NACDS 2023, the association continues to advance consumer-empowered, community-focused health and wellness initiatives.

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Educate Patients on Soothing Sore Throats, When to Seek Medical Care

Pharmacy Times

When used as directed, non pharmaceutical products provide swift relief, but patients with persistent or severe pain should see a physician.

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Diabetes treatments are improving. Racial disparities are wider than ever

STAT

Despite advancements in insulin treatments over the past three decades, disparities in outcomes have widened among people with diabetes taking them, a new study found. For example, the share of Mexican Americans taking insulin who achieved good blood-sugar control sharply dropped to 10% during the period of 2013 to 2020 from 25% during 1988 to 1994, researchers reported Tuesday in JAMA Network Open.

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Martin Short has a story to tell … about SingleCare savings

The Checkup by Singlecare

After learning about SingleCare in last year’s commercial, Martin Short is back in a new SingleCare commercial to spread the news about prescription savings with as many pharmacy customers as he can. The actor and comedian explains that you can get great prices on meds—even cheaper than your insurance copay or your Medicare plan price. And it’s true!

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STAT+: The list of the worst biopharma CEOs of 2022: No ‘winner,’ just accountability

STAT

I enjoy thinking about and writing the Worst CEOs of Biopharma column every year. It’s not because I’m mean or vindictive. This list is about holding people and an industry accountable. It’s a public service! Let me know in the comments or on Twitter if I missed the mark, or, more importantly, if I forgot a deserving “naughty” CEO.

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Industry Voices—Healthcare's burnout crisis affects caregivers, too

Fierce Healthcare

Industry Voices—Healthcare's burnout crisis affects caregivers, too. pminemyer. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 14:08.

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CVS, Walgreens limiting purchases of children’s drugs amid cold and flu season shortages

STAT

Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold-and-flu season but should not last as long as other recent shortages of baby formula or prescription drugs.

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Publix Pharmacy offers bedside delivery at Manatee Memorial Hospital

Drug Store News

The Publix at Palmetto will handle any necessary insurance authorizations, then fill and deliver the order directly to the patient or the nursing unit.