Walgreens flu index: Expect extremely high flu activity this season
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Flu activity has doubled week over week, the retailer said.
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What Do You Need to Know About ABFM Family Medicine Certification?
Board Vitals - Pharmacist
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Becoming a Family Medicine physician is a goal for thousands of medical students. According to the the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) , Family Medicine is the second most popular medical specialty, and is chosen by approximately 8.5% of first-year medical residents for their residency training. . Like all medical specialties, becoming board certified in family medicine involves careful preparation—including studying for and passing the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Ce
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Giant Food launches Loop in Washington metro area
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 23, 2022
The assortment of products in reusable Loop containers will come from brands such as Kraft-Heinz, Nature's Path and Stubb's BBQ sauce.
Opinion: Medical professionals: Make your plan to vote now. Then vote!
STAT
OCTOBER 23, 2022
The U.S. is less than three weeks from the 2022 midterm elections, which will decide which issues are prioritized — and then passed or defeated — in local, state, and federal governments. Medical professionals generally understand how election results can affect their personal freedoms, the health of the communities they serve and live in, and even how they practice medicine.
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
BJ’s Wholesale Club sets opening date for latest New York club
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Located in Greenburgh, N.Y., the new store will feature a variety of in-store shopping and pickup options.
Z-Drug Comparison Chart
Med Ed 101
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Z-drugs, otherwise known as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, are used to help patients with insomnia that is associated with difficulty falling asleep (sleep latency), difficulty staying asleep (sleep maintenance), or not feeling rested after a night’s sleep (sleep quality). While there aren’t a ton of differences, understanding sleep onset and subtle pharmacokinetic differences can help us best […].
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Employee Spotlight: Molly Simpson
InCrowd
OCTOBER 23, 2022
What is your role within InCrowd? Marketing Director, InCrowd, Inc. What interested you when deciding to join InCrowd? I’ve worked for InCrowd for almost nine years so it’s been a long time since I thought about this. I remember being really excited about the new technology that was being built and how it could help pharma market insights clients get answers faster.
Sally Beauty focuses on hair bond repair with bondbar
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Bondbar looks to help consumers achieve up to 70% reduced breakage during combing and up to 90% improvement in wet detangling, the company said.
Thoughts on amendments to ISO 10993-7 medical device ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2022
In January 2022, the United Kingdom adopted ISO 10993-7:2008 / Amd 1:2019 as BS EN ISO 10993-7:2008 / A1:2022 without modification. Prior to the implementation of the revised standard, no obvious consideration was given to patient age when setting the appropriate limits for ethylene oxide residues in medical devices. Arbitrary limits given as milligrams of exposure to residues per device were simply prescribed based on the physical contact time allowed for each category of device.
Creating efficiencies for pharmacies, pharmacists in a post-COVID environment
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Automation and technology companies are amplifying their product offerings and services.
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.
Japanese MHLW accepts GSK’s NDA for RSV vaccine
Pharmaceutical Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2022
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has agreed to review GSK ’s new drug application (NDA) for its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate for use in older adults. The proposed indication is for preventing RSV-caused lower respiratory tract diseases (LRTD) in adults aged 60 years and above. GSK made the submission based on the positive interim assessment findings from the multi-country, placebo-controlled, randomised, observer-blind Phase III AReSVi-006 clinica
Kroger Health to hold Drug Take Back events
Drug Store News
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Kroger Health and Cardinal Health are teaming up once more for Drug Take Back events slated for Saturday, Oct. 29.
Tools for the Analysis of New Biotherapeutic Drug Modalities: A sponsored virtual symposium (rebroadcast)
BioPharm
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Monday, October 24, 2022 Session One : 9:30am EDT | 6:30am PDT | 2:30pm BST | 3:30pm CEST Session Two : 12:30pm EDT | 9:30am PDT | 5:30pm BST | 6:30pm CEST Are your analytical methods keeping up with the pace of new biotherapeutic drug modalities? Attend this symposium to ensure success!
Screening colonoscopy invitees have lower 10-year risk of colorectal cancer
Hospital Pharmacy Europe
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Inviting patients for screening colonoscopy has been found to be associated with a significantly lower 10-year risk of colorectal cancer. Patients who agree to screening colonoscopy after being sent an invite, have a significantly reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer after 10 years according to the findings of a randomised trial by the NordICC study group.
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.
How CDMOs Can Support Nanoparticles for Gene Therapy, Immuno-Oncology, and Vaccines
BioPharm
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Many CDMOs outsource their nanoparticle supply chain, but in house manufacturing of nanoparticles at CDMOs is anticipated to create new market opportunities.
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