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Carefully Monitor Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

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Bristol Myers Squibb; 2012. Biomedicines. 2021;9(5):445. doi:10.3390/biomedicines9050445 Xarelto. Prescribing information. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc; 2021. Accessed June 4, 2025. link] Eliquis. Prescribing information. Accessed June 4, 2025. link] Savaysa. Prescribing information. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc; 2015. Accessed June 4, 2025.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

The National Institutes of Health reports that in 2012, $418 billion was wasted in the US due to suboptimal use of medications. Abstract Background Cost avoidance and waste reduction are defined as interventions made before the drug is dispensed to the patient that preclude an unnecessary prescription from being filled and sent to a patient.

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From Pasteur to Present: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Publication Bias in Scientific Literature

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Specifically, psychology and psychiatry were among the disciplines where this increase was observed to be highest (P < 001). 2 Notably, in the field of biomedical research in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), negative results appear to be nearly absent, according to Joober et al.

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What You Need to Know as a Breastfeeding Hashi’s Mama

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits for the Baby Human breast milk is nutrient-rich and contains a variety of anti-inflammatory, immune-protective, and antimicrobial properties that support your baby’s immune system and reduce the risk of lower respiratory tract infections, ear infections (otitis media), and gastroenteritis. What does the research say?

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14 Ways Birth Control Pills Rob Us of Our Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Sex hormones have an influence on the immune system, so its no wonder that taking hormones in the form of birth control can affect the development of autoimmunity. Oral contraceptives stimulate a shift from the Th1 to the Th2 immune branch. This can produce an imbalance of the immune system, perpetuating autoimmune conditions.

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GSK, Verily-backed Galvani starts trials of bioelectronic arthritis therapy

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Lab studies have suggested that this type of stimulation can alter immune cells made in the spleen switching them from a pro-inflammation to an anti-inflammation state. Galvani is using its device to stimulate the splenic nerve, which sends signals to the spleen.

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AI drug discovery biotech AbCellera eyes record IPO

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AbCellera is a specialist in applying artificial intelligence to drug discovery, specifically to sift through immune system data to find antibodies that can be developed as drugs. AbCellera was founded in 2012 and posted $28 million in revenue for the 12 months ending 30 September.