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The Next Pandemic: Ready or Not?As we emerge from peak flu season, this year’s challenges highlight the importance of vaccination and pharmacists’ contribution to it.
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Study Suggests Ophthalmic Preservative May Be Toxic to the EyeBenzalkonium chloride is a preservative that is found in up to 70% of eye drops.
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Treatment Strategies for Hypoglycemia and HyperglycemiaMany patients with diabetes often do not completely grasp the consequences of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia on vascular health, and health care providers should not assume that a patient has been well educated on the pathophysiology of diabetes.
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Azar Urges Governors to Modify Statutes, Regulations to Expand Health Care WorkforceUS Department of Health and Human Service Secretary Alex Azar published an open letter to governors seeking state-level policy changes to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
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Counseling Traveling Patients About Diabetes ManagementTravel advice for patients is important to alleviate stress, improve wellbeing, and increase confidence in planning for future trips.ÂÂ
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Incorporating Chronic Care Programs into Convenient Care ClinicsRetail-based convenient care clinics continue to grow and expand their footprint throughout the country.
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Controlling Caloric Intake Can Lead to Better Sleep and SexCutting calories doesn’t only help obese adults improve their quality of life, recent study results found.
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Patient Engagement Solutions for Medication Nonadherence in Older AdultsPatient nonadherence to prescribed medications is associated with poor therapeutic outcomes, progression of disease, increased healthcare utilization, and an estimated burden of billions per year in avoidable direct healthcare costs.
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Flu Vaccine Particulars for Advanced Practice CliniciansAs the flu season ramps up and influenza vaccine administrations ensue, clinicians may be hearing an assortment of comments from patients.
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Medical Waste Management in Contemporary ClinicsMedical procedures often generate sharps and other medical waste, so being prepared with a compliant process for disposing of those used needles, red-bag waste, and spill cleanup materials is important for your team, patients, and community.
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Fluoroquinolone-Associated Tendinopathy: An Achilles Heel for CliniciansTendinopathy can be an Achilles heel for both patients and health care providers.
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Provider of the Month: Leeanna Harding, MS, PA-CLeeanna Harding, MS, PA-C, has been recognized both by her patients and her peers for the distinguished care she has provided throughout her tenure as a physician assistant for MinuteClinic.
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Petition Circulated to Pull High-Potency OpioidsSeveral health groups have written a petition requesting that the FDA remove ultra-high dosage unit (UHDU) analgesics from the market.
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Why Decongestants Can Pose a Cardiovascular RiskDecongestants are α-adrenergic agonists (sympathomimetics) that constrict blood vessels in the nasal mucosa to relieve symptoms of nasal obstruction.
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Help Patients Avoid the Quarantine 15Weight gain during the pandemic is becoming a real health concern that could lead to long-term consequences for both adults and children.
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Help Patients with T2D Eat Healthy During the HolidaysThe holidays are a wonderful time for fellowship with family and friends and bonding over delicious meals. Although this time spent bonding is actually good for one's health, many of the tasty treats can wreak havoc on those with diabetes.
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A New Purpose: Heart Failure Drug Shows Promise in Treating LeukemiaA repurposed drug, known as proscillaridin A, has been found to show potential in fighting the MYC gene mutation in patients with leukemia.
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The Physical Effects of StressStress is frequently associated with flare-ups of acid reflux, asthma, eczema, and headaches and can to lead to more frequent infections and prolonged healing times.
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Consequences of Tobacco Use in Youth Living With HIVStudies in adults with HIV consistently find tobacco smoking creates negative outcomes including HIV disease progression and AIDS-related morbidity. Tobacco is the leading cause of premature mortality among adults living with HIV.
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5 Steps to Quit SmokingNo matter your age, quitting tobacco can benefit you and those around you.
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Travel Vaccination at the PharmacyUnited States citizens are increasingly traveling to international destinations, with Americans making 38 million visits abroad in 2017, and pharmacists are well-placed to assist patients with their travel health needs.
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Asthma Symptoms Mistaken for RTIs in Kids?Asthma symptoms may be mistaken for respiratory tract infections (RTI) in children, and that could mean unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. Pharmacists are in a good position to help their patients sort out asthma flare-ups from RTIs.
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Study: Aspirin Confirmed for Prevention of Primary Vascular Events in Patients With DiabetesA substantial amount of evidence exists linking diabetes with heart disease, and The Framingham Heart Study was the first to show that patients with type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to heart disease.
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How Retail Clinics Can Capture Newly Insured PatientsThe third open enrollment period for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act closed on January 31, 2016, bringing the number of Americans enrolled in a Marketplace health insurance plan to an estimated 14.1 million.
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Key Quality Measures for Retail ClinicsIn recent years, the US health care system has been shifting from a fee-for-service to a value-driven system. More simply, reimbursement will be based on the quality, rather than quantity, of services provided.
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COVID-19 Can Increase Risks for Cardiovascular EventsIn the rapidly changing landscape surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that health care providers remain abreast of current recommendations from reliable sources.
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Collaborative Obesity Management: Advanced Practice Clinicians Working with PatientsOver the last 2 decades, obesity has reached epidemic proportions.
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How Can Exercise Benefit Patients with Arthritis?Patients with arthritis may ask questions regarding physical activity, and it's important to advise them to keep moving.
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Acid-Reducing Drugs: Basic InteractionsApproximately 60 million Americans experience heartburn once a month, and 15 million Americans suffer from it daily.
