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09/18/2019
An FDA advisory committee has recommended the approval of the first therapy for peanut allergies. Following votes in favor of its safety and efficacy, the committee backed approval of an oral immunotherapy that uses fixed doses of powdered...
An FDA advisory committee has recommended the approval of the first therapy for peanut allergies. Following votes in favor of its safety and efficacy, the committee backed approval of an oral immunotherapy that uses fixed doses of powdered...
An FDA advisory committee has...
09/18/2019
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09/17/2019
"While some off-label use of medicines in children is clinically appropriate and supported by evidence or many years of clinical experience, that is not true for other off-label use," said Daniel B. Horton, MD, Rutgers University.
"While some off-label use of medicines in children is clinically appropriate and supported by evidence or many years of clinical experience, that is not true for other off-label use," said Daniel B. Horton, MD, Rutgers University.
"While some off-label use of...
09/17/2019
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09/17/2019
Purdue Pharma recently filed for bankruptcy after reaching an outline of a deal with states and local governments that have accused the company of deceptively marketing opioids by overstating benefits and downplaying risks.
Purdue Pharma recently filed for bankruptcy after reaching an outline of a deal with states and local governments that have accused the company of deceptively marketing opioids by overstating benefits and downplaying risks.
Purdue Pharma recently filed for...
09/17/2019
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09/16/2019
The CDC announced it has activated its emergency operations center to coordinate the investigation into hundreds of cases of severe lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use.
The CDC announced it has activated its emergency operations center to coordinate the investigation into hundreds of cases of severe lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use.
The CDC announced it has...
09/16/2019
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09/16/2019
According to recent research, the benefit of aspirin therapy may outweigh the bleeding risk for some adults who do not have heart disease.
According to recent research, the benefit of aspirin therapy may outweigh the bleeding risk for some adults who do not have heart disease.
According to recent research,...
09/16/2019
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09/16/2019
"[Procalcitonin]-guided [antibiotic therapy] adherence appears safe for patients with [ventilator-associated pneumonia] and is likely to reduce exposure to antibiotics," researchers wrote.
"[Procalcitonin]-guided [antibiotic therapy] adherence appears safe for patients with [ventilator-associated pneumonia] and is likely to reduce exposure to antibiotics," researchers wrote.
"[Procalcitonin]-guided...
09/16/2019
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09/16/2019
Researchers recently examined how pharmacist-conducted medication reconciliation at patient discharge impacted 30-day readmission rates for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Researchers recently examined how pharmacist-conducted medication reconciliation at patient discharge impacted 30-day readmission rates for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Researchers recently examined...
09/16/2019
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09/12/2019
Efforts to optimize opioid prescribing and pain treatment after surgery should consider the interacting perspectives of the patient, the perioperative team, and the pharmacist.
Efforts to optimize opioid prescribing and pain treatment after surgery should consider the interacting perspectives of the patient, the perioperative team, and the pharmacist.
Efforts to optimize opioid...
09/12/2019
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09/12/2019
Researchers found that a telehealth-based antimicrobial stewardship program reduced prescribing of broad-spectrum antibiotics by nearly 25%.
Researchers found that a telehealth-based antimicrobial stewardship program reduced prescribing of broad-spectrum antibiotics by nearly 25%.
Researchers found that a...
09/12/2019
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09/12/2019
While most anticoagulation providers use warfarin dosing algorithms, many give up the tool with experience, according to a recent study.
While most anticoagulation providers use warfarin dosing algorithms, many give up the tool with experience, according to a recent study.
While most anticoagulation...
09/12/2019
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