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Beware of resilient, mutated ‘super lice’ — yes, they’re…
Joan Spitrey EducationBack-to-school season is a time for next chapters, seeing old friends, making new friends — and, of course, organized germ exchanges. Yes, the sharing of germs and other critters, such as lice, also is part of the fun of back to school.
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What’s behind Wal-Mart Pharmacy’s dreary quarter?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalOminous is a word that comes to mind. Forlorn seems to fit, too. It is like a black raven is perched above the entrance of every store. Oh, Edgar Allen Poe would have a field day with this one. I'm talking about the Wal-Mart pharmacy earnings report as described in a recently released transcript conference call.
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Report: Top technology trends across the realm of healthcare
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn its summer 2015 Health Tech Report, CDW profiles the 10 most current and pressing trends of which those in healthcare should take notice. The list is expansive and somewhat obvious in areas, but provides insight into the changing landscape of the current healthcare technology sector — which is no stranger to constant movement.
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The importance of vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Month
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month, with the last week of the month emphasizing the need to vaccinate infants and children. The campaign to increase awareness is an opportunity to remind parents of the importance of childhood immunizations as they prepare for their children to enter daycare or school.
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As pharmacists, we must remember to advocate for patients
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalPharmacists are sometimes accused of "not coming out from behind the counter" while advocating for patients, not necessarily viewing all issues from the patient's perspective. Hopefully, what you are about to read will resonate new approaches for developing teamwork and improvement.
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Customize your medical resume for greater career opportunities
Monica Gomez Healthcare AdministrationYour medical resume is your first introduction to potential healthcare employers. At a basic level, a great resume must have a clean look, be free of spelling and grammatical errors, and present all of the information pertinent to your skillset, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Amarin, free speech and off-label drug promotion
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalShould representatives of FDA-approved drugs be able to talk to physicians or pharmacists about off-label (i.e. unapproved) uses for their drug? Lately the "legal" answer has seemed to be "absolutely not." But a recent ruling by a New York federal judge on the side of Amarin Pharmaceuticals, related to alleged off-label promotion of their drug Vascepa, reopens the debate.
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Evaluating the use of psychotropic medications for mental illness
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalBefore the advent of psychopharmacology, many people suffered from the symptoms of their mental disorders, which significantly impaired their overall functioning. But this branch of pharmacology provides these individuals with hope and the possibility of a semblance of a normal life, despite the presence of their illness.
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Are sodas the new cigarettes?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalAccording to a recent analysis published in the British Medical Journal, sugar-sweetened soda drinks may be the next big target for a public health awareness campaign. If the conclusions of this meta-analysis are correct, the consumption of sugary soda drinks will contribute to 2 million more Type 2 diabetes cases over the next 10 years in the U.S. It makes me wonder if soda consumption is nearly as dangerous to our health as cigarettes.
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The graying of the US healthcare workforce
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationThe baby boomer generation started reaching retirement age in 2011. As millions of baby boomers are starting to need the additional healthcare services that come with aging, the healthcare industry is considering their labor options. At the same time more workers will be needed, a wave of older healthcare workers will also be retiring. So where will the labor needed come from when there just aren't enough younger workers to fill the gaps?
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