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How can we slow the rate of drug overdose?
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIn today's society, taking medications for a variety of medical conditions, ailments or diseases is common. While the intent of using most drug therapies is to alleviate a condition or improve an individual's quality of life, drugs can also have deadly effects.
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Medical identity theft a growing concern
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationFor the first time since The Identity Theft Resource Center started tracking data breaches in 2005, healthcare has topped the list of industries responsible for the largest percentage of data breaches. Of the 614 breaches the ITRC tracked across all sectors and industries last year, healthcare accounted for 43.6 percent.
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Is CVS blowing smoke about cigarettes?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalCVS Pharmacy has been on the front page of the health section of every major newspaper since the company announced recently its decision to stop carrying tobacco products in stores. As a pharmacist who has spent the vast majority of his career in the retail space, I must admit I have surprisingly mixed feelings about this move.
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Latest research offers promise in detection of pancreatic cancer
Rosemary Sparacio Science & TechnologyPancreatic cancer causes more than 38,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, and is the fourth-most common cause of cancer deaths in the western world. Recently, however, two studies have identified biomarkers that show potential as a method for early detection of pancreatic cancer.
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Is the money spent each year on supplements creating benefits?
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalA recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests not. In fact, the researchers question whether Americans are wasting money. There is actually significant evidence to advise against routine supplementation.
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Latest advancements in brain cancer R&D
Rosemary Sparacio PharmaceuticalPatients with one of the most aggressive brain cancers — glioblastoma — typically have a survival rate beyond five years of less than 5 percent. But several recent studies have shown advancements in the treatment of this deadly cancer.
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Valentine’s Day woes? There’s an ICD-10 code for that
Charlotte Bohnett Medical & Allied HealthcareNo holiday is without unfortunate incidents — not even the lovey, dovey Valentine's Day. No matter what goes awry, though, trust that there's an ICD-10 code for it.
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Liposome-bupivacaine showing promise in postoperative pain management
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani PharmaceuticalPostoperative pain management is necessary to prevent mortality and to improve general body function after surgery. Opioids are commonly used to reduce postsurgical pain. However, they are associated with many side effects.
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Cannabis craze: A pharmacist’s take on medical marijuana
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalIt is no exaggeration to say our nation is presently obsessed with the issues surrounding availability and access to marijuana. Presently, 20 states allow for the medical use of marijuana. Two states, Colorado and Washington, allow for the purchase of marijuana for recreational use. Nine more states have legislation pending on the matter. As a pharmacist, I am concerned about the issue on a practical level.
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The important vitamin you could be lacking
Lauren Swan Sports & FitnessVitamin D3 is one of those supplements that many people forget they need and therefore rarely take, which can be a devastating combination when it comes to your immune system. Vitamin D3 has been proven to boost the strength of a person's immune system and can aid in sleeping habits, as well as energy levels. But what else does vitamin D3 have to offer? Why is it so important to not become deficient, particularly during the winter?
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