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Pharmacy Forecast 2022 Anticipates Lasting Impact From Pandemic

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Selected Women’s Health Disparities

WEBBased on 2016 data, black women are 53% more likely to have hypertension than their non-white counterparts. 6 Black women older than age 20 years …

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Trends in Selected Parameters of Men’s Health

WEBTrends in Selected Parameters of Men’s Health. US Pharm. 2021;46 (6):14. In 2019, according to the CDC, 58.5% more men were reported to be in fair or poor …

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Updated IDSA/ATS Guidelines on Management of Adults With …

WEBGuidelines for the management of adults with HAP and VAP were recently published through the collaboration of two societies—the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS). 1 Although the concept of healthcare-associated pneumonia was included in the previous version of the …

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Medication Adherence: The Elephant in the Room

WEBTypically, adherence rates of 80% or more are needed for optimal therapeutic efficacy. However, it is estimated that adherence to chronic medications is around 50%. 3 Adherence rates can go down as time passes after the initial prescription is written, or as barriers emerge or multiply.

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Engaging the Patient: Tools and Techniques

WEBUS Pharm. 2016;41(8)55-57.. As healthcare continues to evolve with advances in technology and increasingly effective pharmaceuticals, the population is living longer …

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Consequences of Cardiovascular Diseases

WEBConsequences of Cardiovascular Diseases. US Pharm. 2013;38 (2):6. Hypertension, congestive heart failure, and coronary heart disease were the three most …

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Hypervitaminosis: A Global Concern

WEBHypervitaminosis A occurs due to prolonged ingestion of too much of preformed vitamin A from foods (fish oil, animal liver and kidney, and plant sources like …

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Understanding and Managing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia …

WEBABSTRACT: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that is often misunderstood and is typically seen in …

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Healthcare Disparities in Diabetes Care

WEBAccording to a recent publication by CVS pharmacies, numerous factors may contribute to or exacerbate diabetes-related healthcare disparities and affect clinical …

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Nutritional Supplementation for Managing COVID-19

WEBUS Pharm. 2022;47(7):6-12. ABSTRACT: Since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus-2, concerns about immunity and boosting the immune system have increased the demand for nutritional supplementation. Supplementation with vitamins C and D, …

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Access to Health Care: Influential Factors and Cultural Competence

WEBSociodemographic factors, socioeconomic status, and type of insurance coverage have a substantial impact on the elderly population’s access to health care. 10 …

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Social Determinants of Health and Impact on Marginalized …

WEBABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the significant impact of social determinants of health on health outcomes, including mental health outcomes. …

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Exploring RSV Vaccine Effectiveness in the Older Population

WEBEvery year in the United States, RSV leads to approximately 177,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths among adults aged older than 65 years. Among those hospitalized, 10% to 31% require intensive care, and 3% to 17% require mechanical ventilation. These rates were significantly higher among adults with chronic obstructive …

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PMS and PMDD: Overview and Current Treatment Approaches

WEBSymptoms. Common physical symptoms of PMS and PMDD include abdominal bloating, breast tenderness or swelling, headaches, nausea, abdominal cramps and pain, weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, and joint or muscle pain. Common emotional symptoms of these disorders include angry outbursts, anxiety, confusion, …

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Health Awareness Month

WEBDoes Your Pharmacy Have Enough COVID-19 Testing Supplies? Yes. No

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Studies: Cardiovascular Risks Increase With Routine Marijuana Use

WEBAccording to findings from two preliminary studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023, after taking into account other risk factors …

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The Package Insert

WEBUS Pharm. 2015;40(5):8-10. A vast amount of practice-related information is available to today’s healthcare practitioner. Specifically, pharmacists have access to drug information from a variety of resources, including print publications, subscription-based electronic databases (e.g., Clinical Pharmacology, Facts & Comparisons eAnswers, …

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Navigating Specialty Pharmacy

WEBThe National Association of Specialty Pharmacy defines specialty pharmacy as a state-licensed pharmacy that solely or largely provides medications for people with …

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Proton Pump Inhibitors: Considerations With Long-Term Use

WEBPPIs are generally well tolerated. The most common side effects reported include headache, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Reports of more serious side effects include kidney disease, fractures, infections and vitamin deficiencies, but these are very rare and are generally associated with long-term use (using these products for more …

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Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

WEBBioidentical Hormones. Bioidentical hormones, such as estrogens, progestins, and androgens, are compounds that are prepared according to USP Chapter <795> Nonsterile Compounding standards. These hormones may be compounded in a variety of dosages and dosage forms, creating many options for women interested in …

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Assessing Substance Use Disorder in Pharmacy Practice

WEBUS Pharm. 2022;47(7):41-44.. ABSTRACT: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a significant public health concern associated with negative health consequences. Pharmacists play …

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