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Are prescription monitoring programs merely a placebo?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalThe network of states connecting their prescription monitoring programs (PMPs) is growing. But while these expansions certainly suggest greater potential for detecting inappropriate controlled substance utilization by patients — particularly across state borders — the question remains about whether these programs are actually accomplishing this.
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Recent measles outbreaks show need for vaccinations
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareOutbreaks of measles — concentrated primarily in Ohio and California — in recent months indicate that there is still need for vigilance in protecting against infectious diseases. At least 18 states have reported particularly high rates of measles in recent weeks.
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Teledermatology connects patients in Haiti with specialists in the US
Lisa Altieri and Belinda Tan Medical & Allied HealthcareSpring break usually marks an opportunity for enjoying time off from our daily work. For a group of UCLA medical students and three attending physicians, the 10-day break was an opportunity to extend primary medical care to people in need. In April, the group traveled to Haiti where they volunteered medical services to communities in and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
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Perceptions of prescription drug prices
Mike Wokasch PharmaceuticalRemember a couple years ago when buses of elderly patients were going to Canada to get their prescriptions filled for lower prices than at their U.S. pharmacies? While an influx of inexpensive common generic drugs and support from Medicare Part D have quieted the masses — especially among the elderly — prescription drug prices remain a hot topic of debate thanks to expensive specialty medicines, some of which have prices approaching or even exceeding $100,000.
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An update on diagnostics for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcareInvasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a fatal lung disease accounting for more than 200,000 infections per year and a mortality rate of 30-90 percent. This disease has been traditionally observed in immunocompromised patients; however, patients with chronic lung disease are also prone to it.
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How are you handling the ‘dab’ outbreak?
Linda J. Wilk Medical & Allied HealthcareEmergency department staff are often on the front line when it comes to encountering new street drugs. In the coming months, butane hash oil — or "dab" as it is more commonly known — is likely to bring many victims of serious explosive accidents to the ER.
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Natural healing: The benefits of chili peppers
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe next time you want to curse the gods for inventing hot and spicy foods, think again. Chili peppers may just be the new-age panacea for all our illnesses. So if you like Mexican or Indian food, you don't have to feel so guilty about your spicy diet anymore.
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Can young blood rejuvenate old bodies?
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareBlood transfusions have long been recognized for saving lives, but recently several studies report that blood may also be the key to regaining youth. Researchers report that blood obtained from healthy young adults has the potential to rejuvenate adults suffering from age-related degenerative processes, including cognitive decline.
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Why telemedicine is the future of healthcare
Jessica Taylor Healthcare AdministrationTelemedicine is the hottest trend in the healthcare industry, and it is becoming more and more important to healthcare providers and patients around the world. According to medical professionals present at this year's ATA 2014 conference, telemedicine is the future of the healthcare industry.
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Oncology advances leading to better diagnosis, treatment
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareMedical oncologists and their support staff play a vital role in the overall well-being of patients. This role includes a wide array of services from medical research to improving patient care. Because cancer is such a complex disease, the medical oncology team must include surgeons, radiation oncologists and holistic physicians to provide the best possible overall care to the cancer patient.
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