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Healthy Lifestyle Could Prevent IBD Cases

Drug Topics

New research indicates that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk could be moderated by a healthy lifestyle.

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Study Results Show Direct Evidence of Serotonin Disruption Linked With Depression

Pharmacy Times

First direct evidence of diminished 5-HT release proves hypothesis, according to a new analysis published in Biological Psychiatry.

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XBB COVID variant presents a unique threat: study

Fierce Healthcare

XBB COVID variant presents a unique threat: study. fdiamond. Wed, 12/28/2022 - 11:11.

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Three years on, the pandemic — and our response — have been jolting. Here’s what even the experts didn’t see coming

STAT

People who study infectious diseases and who work in public health have long known a bad pandemic would one day come. They knew such an event would overwhelm hospitals, strain supply chains, and place stresses on society that we would be ill-equipped to meet. Countries like the United States have for decades prepared to respond to such a crisis.

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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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December Month in Review: Top Stories on Drug Topics®

Drug Topics

Take a look back at our most popular news from December 2022.

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Top 5 Pharmacy Times Articles in 2022

Pharmacy Times

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read articles on Pharmacy Times in 2022.

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Biogen, FDA's inappropriate Aduhelm coordination detailed in blistering congressional report

Fierce Pharma

Biogen, FDA's inappropriate Aduhelm coordination detailed in blistering congressional report. aarmstrong. Thu, 12/29/2022 - 14:42.

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2022 Top News from Drug Topics

Drug Topics

Take a look back at the top 15 articles that we published in 2022.

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Transparency Makes Cost-Plus Drug Pharmacies a Unique Business Model

Pharmacy Times

Without company or insurance contracts, controlled medication prices reduce burden on patients.

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2022 IDstewardship Year End Review

IDStewardship

In this article we do a quick run down on IDstewardship for the end of 2022. . Article Posted 26 December 2022. 2022 has come and gone in what seems like a flash. For IDstewardship it has been an exciting year of teaching and learning about the world of bugs and drugs. There have been ups and downs, but the community of people who support IDstewardship have pushed us forward towards bigger and better things.

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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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ACA exchange enrollment continues at record pace, nears 11.5M through mid-December

Fierce Healthcare

ACA exchange enrollment continues at record pace, nears 11.5M through mid-December. pminemyer. Wed, 12/28/2022 - 11:48.

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Considerations for Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color

Drug Topics

Skin of color can require different treatment options for atopic dermatitis.

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December Interactive Case Studies

Pharmacy Times

Cases address anticoagulants and medication administration.

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Industry Predictions For 2023

PharmExec

Top industry experts weigh in on what the new year holds for the pharma industry.

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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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How to get acquisition ready – a seller’s guide to merger and acquisition in pharma

pharmaphorum

This year, the predicted flurry of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity might not have materialised. However, as we near the end of the year, there were some big moves. M&A is an integral part of the lifecycle of pharma companies and a key strategy to future-proof larger players, driving R&D activities and innovation for a competitive product pipeline.

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New Diabetes Standards Emphasize Weight Loss, Update Medication Guidance

Drug Topics

The American Diabetes Association has updated their Standards of Care, which includes new hypertension guidelines, medication guidance, and emphasis on weight loss.

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Generic Product News: December

Pharmacy Times

Products include the generic alternatives to Esbriet and Oracea.

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Diabetes in youth is set to skyrocket in coming decades

STAT

The number of young people in the U.S. with type 2 diabetes could surge by about 700% over the next four decades, with a greater burden falling on minority groups, a new model predicts. If the recent acceleration of new diagnoses persists, then 220,000 people younger than 20 would have type 2 diabetes in 2060, compared with 28,000 in 2017, the latest year for which data is available, according to projections published this month in Diabetes Care.

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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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Top 9 Takeaways From 2232 People With Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

As far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted to help people with their health. I grew up watching my mom work as a medical doctor, and always admired her. In elementary school, I was introduced to the scientific method and thought: “This is it! This is what I’m going to do when I grow up!”. I enrolled in a four-year PharmD program (Doctor of Pharmacy) and became a pharmacist with the goal that one day, I would be able to discover new treatments for people who were suffering.

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Best of Dermatology Coverage in 2022

Drug Topics

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

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December OTC Product News

Pharmacy Times

Products range from acne treatment to cough relief.

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Watch: A wave of overdoses is hitting an already vulnerable population

STAT

Francesca Coleman, known to friends as “St. Louis,” has been unhoused since the age of 15. Now 24, Coleman sleeps in Tongva park, across from the famous Santa Monica pier in California. Like many unhoused people in the Los Angeles area, Coleman uses meth in an attempt to ease chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. On a Wednesday morning in July, physician Coley King checked in with Coleman in Tongva Park.

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Patients deserve access to safe, affordable pharmacy services

Drug Store News

Lynne Fruth, president and chairman of Fruth Pharmacy, shares her insights on the current state of the pharmacy business.

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Best of Total Pharmacy in 2022

Drug Topics

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

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Set Medication Therapy Management Goals for 2023

Pharmacy Times

Develop New Year's resolutions that include empowering patients, enhancing communication, increasing professional development.

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3 things to watch in chronic disease in 2023: obesity drugs, long Covid and health care costs

STAT

The very term “chronic disease” might imply that little changes — or improves — over time. But there is a lot percolating on the chronic disease front, from the mysterious (long Covid) to well-known problems. For the millions of people in the United States who have one or more chronic conditions, a small scientific stir can lead to a huge impact.

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2022 DSN Industry Issues Summit panel weighs in on why shoppers need pharmacy more than ever

Drug Store News

The second panel at Drug Store New’s 24th annual Industry Issues Summit explored how retailers and pharmacy technology companies are responding to customers’ and patients’ needs.

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Best of Pain Management Coverage in 2022

Drug Topics

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

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Voquezna Dual Pak and Triple Pak From Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Pharmacy Times

This month's clinical pharmacology update looks at a medication to manage Helicobacter pylori infection in adults.

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Study could pave way for new antiviral, as China grapples with Covid wave

STAT

When Eric Xu fell sick and tested positive with Covid this month, he took pills of his own invention.  Paxlovid, the primary oral antiviral available in the U.S., is in short supply in China. But Xu, a prominent biochemist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, had helped devise his own in 2021 and, as the drug’s inventor, could legally take it even as it went through clinical trials.

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How to lower potassium levels

The Checkup by Singlecare

Even though potassium is an essential nutrient for your body, it’s possible to have too much. Potassium helps you have a healthy heart and muscles. But, when you hit potassium overload, it has a negative effect on your cardiovascular system. Keep reading to learn how much is too much and what to do if your levels are high. What is hyperkalemia? Hyperkalemia is the medical term when the potassium level in your blood is too high.

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Dry Eye Improvement from Single TearCare Treatment Sustained Through 12 Months

Drug Topics

According to the company, clinical outcomes for 78 dry eye patients treated at a single center, the Cleveland Eye Clinic, showcased the duration of efficacy of a single, first-time treatment of MGD using the TearCare System.

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Vitamins for Longevity and Youth

Compounding Pharmacy of America

What vitamins support graceful aging and help to stay younger longer? Find vitamins to support longevity. The post Vitamins for Longevity and Youth appeared first on The Compounding Pharmacy of America.