STAT

MARCH 5, 2024

A new essay published on Tuesday in The Lancet argues that it’s time to stop treating them like patients suffering from a disorder. The article calls for a reframing of menopause and a management approach that is not simply focused on medical interventions that relieve symptoms.

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MARCH 1, 2024

CommonSpirit Health is hosting an educational event this month featuring RaDonda Vaught, the Tennessee nurse who was criminally prosecuted for accidentally killing a patient by injecting the wrong medication. The session, held during National Patient Safety Week, will cover medical error prevention and “systems thinking.”

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

JANUARY 18, 2024

A pharmacy education provides diverse opportunities, ranging from patient care and research to education. Truly, no one path looks the same and there is no better example than Dr. Lindsey Moseley who found her passion for teaching and education whilst pursuing her Pharm.D. It wasn’t until her 4 th year in her Pharm.D.

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APRIL 23, 2024

With so little known about the long-term risks of gene therapy, we contend that the safest and best value to both patients and society will emerge within a framework of early evidence-development strategies following early coverage decisions. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Now in their early days, gene therapies represent an evidence problem.

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Kristina shares the story of a patient who cut pills in half to extend her prescriptions. Unfortunately, this patient didn’t know about manufacturer affordability programs. Today’s guest post comes from Kristina Crockett, VP of Product Management at CoverMyMeds. Read on for Kristina’s insights. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 9, 2023

The significance of engaging patients and providing key educational points regarding pneumococcal vaccines is highlighted.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 7, 2022

QR codes are currently used in various health care settings, such as in hospitals for patient verification, but more recently for health care-related education.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 16, 2023

Health care professionals can provide patients with tips on appropriate hand sanitizer use, as well as product recommendations.

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MARCH 28, 2022

Digital health boost as new website focuses on dry eye disease, which currently affects one in four people across the UK

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APRIL 3, 2024

Ralph de la Torre, Cerberus [Capital Management], and Medical Properties Trust, and greedy corporate executives like them are failing in their responsibility to patients, providers, and communities,” Markey said during a hearing before his subcommittee of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

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STAT

DECEMBER 9, 2023

But they also questioned whether these cutting-edge treatments will reach the patients who need them most, citing issues ranging from their cost to the limited number of treatment centers, as well as the challenge of educating both patients and health care providers about the medicines. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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STAT

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But the fact that a patient in her breast cancer prevention clinic hadn’t ever heard of such a possibility before was. The news that the U.K. has approved a preventive drug for post-menopausal women at risk of developing breast cancer wasn’t a shock to breast medical oncologist Abenaa Brewster.

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pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Change Together – www.changetogether.com – will be presenting a live webinar with leading figures from the patient advocacy community, who will debate how we can drive positive change for patients through collaboration and education.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 3, 2018

Change Together will be presenting a live webinar with leading figures from the patient advocacy community, who will debate how we can drive positive change for patients through improved education and awareness. The panel and the topics they will be covering are as follows. •

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Pharmacy Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Free apps can help patients track cravings, monitor triggers, and stay motivated

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The Script

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Are you looking for ways to better connect with your patients? Rx relief breaks down three strategies you can try.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

MAY 22, 2023

She also discussed the importance of experiential education in preparing pharmacy students for their careers. As a self-proclaimed navy brat, Jamila settled in South Jersey and attended Howard University for her undergraduate education. They guide patients on what medications are correct and when to take them.

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Med Ed 101

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Insurance formularies change and preferred medications can lead to confusion for patients. In this scenario, it lead to the patient using duplicate inhaled corticosteroids. This patient actually had a change […]. The post Duplicate Inhaled Corticosteroids – Patient Education appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you have high blood pressure, it’s increasingly likely that your doctor or your insurer will offer you a blood pressure cuff or an educational app to help you get it under control. In total, the analysis included more than 8,000 participants; most of the studies followed participants for six or 12 months.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The program to facilitate engagement between HCPs, industry, and regulatory bodies.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Senate has set its eyes on regulating insurance plans for some of the most vulnerable patients in the U.S. Over a third of these dual-eligible beneficiaries have less than a high school education, and about 90% make less than $20,000 per year. — the 12.5 million people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

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STAT

OCTOBER 19, 2023

That is an overwhelming number, more than any clinician or health plan is equipped to deal with — and it doesn’t even include the growing number of direct-to-consumer tests patients have performed and then present to their providers.

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Med Ed 101

APRIL 22, 2018

Teaching patients how to use their medications is at the heart of what we do as pharmacists. The post Crazy Medication Administration Errors – Adventures in Patient Education appeared first on Med Ed 101. I wanted to share some of the crazy medication administration errors that I have seen or heard of.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Versatility in Pharmacy Clinical pharmacists occupy a distinctive position, often granted patient care privileges that allow them to engage in comprehensive medication decision-making functions as integral members of the healthcare team. ¹ Additionally, she holds the title of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

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Pharmacy Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Experts sheds light on gaps in gender and use of referrals, health literacy, and medication access in the treatment of patients with heart failure.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Active patient care with chronic kidney disease may provide enormous benefits for patients, the economy, and society.

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MAY 1, 2023

Given the increasing value of patient satisfaction in determining the quality of care in the hospital reimbursement model, research is flourishing with a focus on identifying the factors that could positively influence patient satisfaction outcomes.

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Pharmacy Times

MAY 22, 2023

OTC nicotine replacement products can come in a transdermal patch, nicotine gum, or lozenges.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Clinicians raise concerns about immunogenicity, product quality, and reimbursement for biosimilars.

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STAT

JUNE 30, 2023

After having a day to read through the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action , some medical school and educational leaders are more hopeful that a path exists for them to diversify future classes and the health care workforce as they scramble to understand its impact on the next admissions cycle and the class of 2024.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

After decades of research documenting the profound effects of social factors on health , such as income, education, employment, food security, and neighborhood, the health care sector has finally begun grappling with these so-called social drivers of health.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

As part of a “prompt-a-thon” in August at the medical center’s science building, the group had been charged with analyzing a patient record around the theme of equity using NYU’s HIPAA-compliant implementation of the buzzy OpenAI technology that can interpret language and generate text based on queries.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology found a systematic educational approach overcomes obstacles in prescribing guideline-directed antihyperglycemic medications.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Jeremy Graff, chief scientific officer at IMV, discusses why the development of viable cancer vaccines is a bit more slow-going in comparison to the fast-paced development of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic.

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

MARCH 8, 2023

This week’s How I Educate post features Dr. Whitney Johnson, the Director of Education at UHS SoCal Medical Education Consortium. Individualized care is the best way to serve our patients/communities. If it does not compromise patient or staff safety I give them a chance to troubleshoot.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The SHARE model from the CDC involves personalizing recommendations for patients and their needs, addressing any concerns they may have, and explaining the risks of remaining unvaccinated.

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Pulses

MARCH 28, 2024

By: Cherie Lucas, PhD, BPharm, Grad Cert Edu Stud (Higher Educ), MPS and Dr Arcelio Benetoli , BPharm, MSc, PhD How is Professionalism Defined? This could include showcasing exemplary role plays between pharmacists, patients, and other healthcare professionals and problem-solving ethical dilemmas. Am J Pharm Educ.

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