pharmaphorum
JUNE 26, 2018
There has been a myriad of reasons over the past few years to safely assume the popularity and perceived worth of face-to-face medical meetings was well and truly on the decline – from advances in technology, to funding challenges. Separate, yet complementary studies looking at global HCP preferences reveals that the medical meeting is in fact their preferred channel for scientific communications.
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
JUNE 20, 2018
Physicians looking for a way to afford a pharmacist in their practice may be able to cover the cost with Medicare annual wellness visits. Medicare Part B covers an annual visit to the doctor for the purpose of developing or updating a personalized plan to prevent disease and disability. Pharmacists can conduct these visits under a physician’s supervision and be reimbursed by Medicare at the same rate as a physician.
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Board Vitals - Pharmacist
JUNE 14, 2018
If you’re wrapping up nursing school and facing the NCLEX-RN ® , you might be intimidated by the career-making (or breaking) exam. The NCLEX-RN® exam tests more than your knowledge of content – it tests your ability to use that knowledge, and apply critical thinking skills when presented with a clinical scenario. This means your questions will require more than regurgitating a memorized list of facts, which is what you’ve seen and been tested on throughout nursing school.
Med Ed 101
JUNE 27, 2018
One of the most important complications to remember in kidney disease is electrolyte abnormalities. Strategic monitoring of electrolytes in kidney disease is essential. When I think about chronic kidney disease, the accumulation of electrolytes becomes something that we need to pay attention. Phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium are a few of the electrolytes that can be […].
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.
pharmaphorum
JUNE 21, 2018
The rise of mobile devices and apps, not to mention the involvement of non-medical technology players, is creating a wave of irrevocable digital change for medtech. It’s transforming how the sector reaches and engages with its stakeholders and customers, and in doing so provides vital opportunities to reshape a company’s commercial model. But although the sector can lay claim to some key success stories with digital technology, there remain a number of roadblocks impeding real digital progress f
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
JUNE 20, 2018
A quick, precise genetic test can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by helping to identify a more effective medication for some heart patients who receive a stent. The test identifies a genetic deficiency that affects the body’s ability to activate the anticoagulant Plavix (clopidogrel), a drug commonly given after a coronary artery stent is inserted.
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Med Ed 101
JUNE 20, 2018
I just had a follower of the blog email me the other day and they have over $300K in pharmacy student loans. That’s a heavy burden and can feel incredibly overwhelming. I feel bad for those folks with an incredible amount of student loans. I was there and there is hope. I racked up 145K […]. The post Pharmacy Student Loans – Are They Still Killing You?
Med Ed 101
JUNE 17, 2018
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors are used in various forms of dementia. They can provide some symptom improvement in dementia, but cannot reverse or stop its progression. We need to remember that the agents aren’t without risk. Here’s a case to remember with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and bradycardia. An 82 year old male with mild Alzheimer’s dementia has had […].
Med Ed 101
JUNE 13, 2018
In this case scenario, I’m going to demonstrate and unusual side effect of galactorrhea. Reglan induced galactorrhea is a possibility due to the mechanism of dopamine blockade. The case: A 46 year old female obese female has a history of type 2 diabetes. She has been diagnosed with gastroparesis and seen by GI specialists. Her […]. The post Reglan Induced Galactorrhea – Case Scenario appeared first on Med Ed 101.
Med Ed 101
JUNE 10, 2018
Jiamin Liau is a clinical pharmacist in Australia who donated this piece on opioid replacement therapy! Ms DF, 27 years old, has been on opioid replacement therapy in the past. Treatment ceased about 20 months ago when she fell pregnant. Stating that she had started to abuse codeine tablets, Ms DF recently requested to be […]. The post Factors in Selecting Opioid Replacement Therapy – Methadone or Buprenorphine/Naloxone appeared first on Med Ed 101.
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Med Ed 101
JUNE 6, 2018
In a recent small study where taking iron every other day was given versus once daily iron, they demonstrated an improved absorption. How should we apply this in real world practice? In my practice, iron is used quite often and occasionally I will see iron dosed multiple (2-3) times per day. This study does help […]. The post Is Taking Iron Every Other Day Actually Better?
Med Ed 101
JUNE 3, 2018
Working in geriatrics, you run into a lot of tough questions where there isn’t always a perfect answer. Setting a goal A1C is sometimes one of those challenges. Here’s a scenario where a patient has an A1C of 8.2. Under most conditions, an A1C of 8.2 is not acceptable. Here’s a few questions I might […]. The post Setting a Goal A1C – Is an A1C of 8.2 ok?
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