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Optimism abounds with new Massachusetts opioid laws
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalIf optimism alone was enough to solve the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts, it would appear the battle is almost won. Like many other states across the country, Massachusetts has an opioid addiction and overdose problem, with estimates of up to four deaths every day resulting from misuse.
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CDC, FDA take action to curb opioid abuse
Katina Hernandez PharmaceuticalThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance on the prescribing of opioids for chronic pain in an effort to combat the national prescription painkiller epidemic. The new guidelines mark the first time the CDC has made comment on these prescribing procedures and acknowledged the role of physicians in the overprescribing of opioids.
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It’s time for the government to take action on drug pricing
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIn recent months, the healthcare industry has seen more and more issues related to escalating drug prices and problems related to people's access to life-sustaining medications. The prices of prescription drugs continue to increase in contrast to other healthcare costs, and officials hope to address these escalating costs through utilization management, waste and abuse management, and tools to evaluate prescription intentions.
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Infographic: Perfecting your CV and resume to get the job you want
Colin Cuthbert Healthcare AdministrationFor people who are out of work, job-seeking can be a frustrating process, as time and again you are politely turned down for vacancies. It is difficult to keep going after multiple rejections, but it may be worth considering whether you need to do anything differently — and that starts with reviewing your resume.
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The road ahead for innovative medical plastics packaging
Don Rosato EngineeringWithin the broad expanse of medical package development there are several simultaneous medical packaging challenges that always need to be taken into account. The development of innovative packaging starts with a complete understanding of the device or pharmaceutical, the packaging material and end-user requirements.
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Ketamine is safe, effective for difficult‑to‑sedate ED patients
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareA small segment of patients presenting to emergency departments with acute behavioral disturbances do not respond to traditional sedation. A new Australian study suggests ketamine is safe and effective sedation for these patients.
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Pharmacy managers: One of the highest‑paying jobs in America
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalThe pharmacy job market has been taking a hit lately, with recent articles about the steep drop in a market indicator known as the Aggregate Demand Index (ADI) throughout the U.S. But apparently that has not impacted the wages of those in pharmacy management positions according to a survey just released by the careers website Glassdoor.com.
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CDC: 2016 flu vaccine 59 percent effective
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareNo one likes coming down with flu. And at the recent Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices conference in Atlanta, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released some promising data regarding this year's flu shot. Although flu season is not yet over, the shot has proven to be 59 percent effective, a marked improvement over the 20 percent effectiveness rate of last year's vaccine.
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Hepatitis C drug pricing issues overshadow effectiveness
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 3.2 million Americans are infected with the hepatitis C virus, and without treatment 15 to 30 percent of these individuals will develop cirrhosis. Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus may not display any symptoms until it progresses to liver damage, which can occur over the span of decades. Others present with chronic HCV, a viral liver disease that has the potential to lead to liver cancer and liver failure.
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Novel medical plastics packaging material and process advances
Don Rosato EngineeringIt is projected that ongoing medical packaging research and development will continue to produce sophisticated, technically advanced products. This includes smart films that absorb or emit various gases, films that incorporate antioxidants that are gradually diffused into the product, or ozone-emitting antibiotic film.
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