Amanda Balbi

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Inactive Flu Vaccine Recommended for 2018-2019 Season

09/06/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

New recommendations have been released for the 2018-2019 influenza season, according to a new report.

New recommendations have been...

09/06/2018

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Does the BCG Vaccine Protect Against Other Diseases?

08/15/2018

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The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine may protect patients against nontuberculous mycobacterial infections as well as tuberculosis, according to recent research.

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin...

08/15/2018

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Does Statin Use Affect Flu Vaccination Effectiveness?

07/25/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

Recent research examined the impact statin therapy had on outcomes among older individuals who received an influenza vaccine.

Recent research examined the...

07/25/2018

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Which Diet Is Most Effective in Controlling HbA1C?

06/13/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

In a recent study, researchers examined guideline-recommended diabetic diets compared with low carbohydrate, Mediterranean, vegetarian, ketogenic, and high-protein diets to determine which improved glycemic control and promoted weight loss....

In a recent study, researchers...

06/13/2018

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Drug for Dermatitis Can Also Treat Asthma

05/21/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

A drug used to treat atopic dermatitis effectively treats patients with uncontrolled, moderate to severe asthma, according to results of new research.

A drug used to treat atopic...

05/21/2018

Pharmacy Learning Network

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PET Scanning May Change Your Management Plan for Patients With MCI

05/07/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

At the AAN’s 2019 Annual Meeting, Gil Dan Rabinovici, MD, spoke about the latest results of his study, IDEAS. How does PET scanning influence management changes of patients with cognitive impairment? Find out here.

At the AAN’s 2019 Annual...

05/07/2018

Neurology

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Triple Combination Therapy Use for Lowering Blood Pressure

03/13/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

A triple drug combination may reduce blood pressure among individuals with hypertension compared with usual care, research suggests.

A triple drug combination may...

03/13/2018

Pharmacy Learning Network

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NAFLD Is Still Common Among Metabolically Healthy Individuals

03/08/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

Researchers aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals with metabolically healthy obesity.

Researchers aimed to determine...

03/08/2018

Gastroenterology

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Survey: US Not Prepared for Growing Senior Population

03/22/2017

Amanda Balbi ;

The findings of a recent national survey on aging examined the hopes, fears, and perceptions of aging during each decade of life after age 30.

The findings of a recent...

03/22/2017

Annals of Long-Term Care

New Psoriasis Guidelines: Individualizing, Evaluating, and Adjusting Therapies

12/12/2016

Amanda Balbi ;

A new study examined the role of glucocorticoids in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and the current level of evidence in recent guidelines pertaining to their use.

A new study examined the role of...

12/12/2016

Autoimmune