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Biomarker test approval marks breakthrough in war on cancer
Dr. Abimbola Farinde Medical & Allied HealthcareThe National Cancer Institute estimated 1,685,210 new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2016 in the U.S. and that 595,690 people would die from the disease. These numbers have placed cancer research and drug therapy treatment at the forefront of actions for most healthcare institutions and research facilities.
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Pharmacists should give ‘Vials’ a chance
Jason Poquette Pharmaceutical"Vials" — the much-anticipated (among some pharmacy folks) new TV series about pharmacists and retail pharmacy life — launched its first full episode Thanksgiving Day. The Amazon program promises to expose both the humorous and less humorous elements of retail pharmacy life, not to mention some of our more awkward and uncomfortable patient situations as well.
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Study: 6 OTC supplements contain banned stimulants
Lynn Hetzler PharmaceuticalResearchers recently identified four banned and potentially harmful stimulants in six over-the-counter supplements. The investigators found the four DMAA-like stimulants in weight loss and preworkout products that are currently available online. The researchers published their findings earlier this month in Clinical Toxicology.
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Survey: Healthcare jobs remain plentiful and pay well
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAccording to a 2017-2018 salary guide by Health eCareers, responses collected from nearly 20,000 healthcare job seekers collected between March 16 through June 8 suggest a downslide in annual pay for health IT professionals, but salaries otherwise for those in healthcare are still high. And these findings bode well for those in the healthcare field.
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Federal government making progress in opioid struggle
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalFor several years, the growing opioid crisis has been at the forefront of discussions among healthcare professionals, government officials and families who have lost loved ones to these addictive drugs. No corner of American society — regardless of age, ethnicity or background — has been spared from this drug epidemic, which led to more than 59,000 deaths in 2016.
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Should the US look to the Dutch healthcare system as a model?
Michael Monasky Healthcare AdministrationBecause of its sheer size, California has been a harbinger of many trends in the United States. That now includes healthcare. For instance, 13 million Californians (about 1 in 3) receive Medicaid (called Medi-Cal) — that's more than the entire population of Pennsylvania.
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Prescriptions are not pizza: CVS delivery plan raises questions
Jason Poquette Pharmaceutical"Thank you for calling CVS Pharmacy. Will this be for pickup or delivery?" That may be the new greeting at the nation's largest pharmacy chain if things go as planned, according to information released during a recent earnings call. CVS is planning to offer next-day prescription delivery throughout the U.S. beginning in early 2018, with some communities offering a same-day delivery option as well.
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GOP crafting tax bill as bipartisan ACA stabilization proceeds
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationAfter the Republican Party's failed efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act, the GOP has turned its attention to rewriting the IRS tax code. But that doesn't mean they've given up on healthcare completely.
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Study: Mother’s acetaminophen use linked to ADHD in child
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareA study published recently in Pediatrics reported that long-term use of acetaminophen by a mother during her pregnancy was strongly associated with the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Acetaminophen is also known as paracetamol, and a common brand name is Tylenol.
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Will Narcan’s availability at Walgreens help the opioid crisis?
Joan Spitrey PharmaceuticalThere is little dispute that America is facing a crisis of epic proportions as it relates to deaths from opioid overdoses. From 2013-2016, there was a 540 percent increase of reported deaths nationally. With up to 64,000 deaths reported in 2016 from overdoses, public health officials note that this current crisis is outpacing the HIV epidemic of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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