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Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public access to their medications and advice about their health. Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical service to a specific community group or region.

Broader monitoring of patients needed to reduce post-hospitalization UTIs

Broader monitoring of patients is needed to reduce the number of people who develop a urinary tract infection after being discharged from the hospital, new research by Oregon State University suggests.

26 Jun 2019

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

A study of thousands of patients' health records found that those who were prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins had at least double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

25 Jun 2019

Immature mood neurons develop during adolescence

Researchers have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala -- a key center for emotional processing in the brain -- that stay in an immature, prenatal developmental state throughout childhood.

24 Jun 2019

Non-English speakers face health setback if Trump loosens language rules

A federal regulation demands that certain health care organizations provide patients who have limited English skills a written notice of free translation services.

24 Jun 2019

Unregulated pharmacy benefit manager practices may contribute to escalating expenses

Efforts to control health care costs in the United States often focus on the listed prescription drug prices, but a perspective published by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that unregulated pharmacy benefit manager practices also may contribute to escalating expenses.

24 Jun 2019

New study welcomes TGA’s decision to step back from prohibiting poppers

Young gay and bisexual men are frequent users of alkyl nitrites, or poppers, but few show signs of addiction, risky consumption habits or other psychosocial problems, a study shows.

21 Jun 2019

Survey: Slow adoption of new technology is impacting pharmacy services

A new survey released today (20th June 2019), has found that 87% of pharmacists believe the profession has been slow in its adoption of new technology when compared to other sectors.

20 Jun 2019

Study: EHRs may not capture the most accurate information about ophthalmic medications

When it comes to keeping track of prescribed medications between clinic visits, many patients rely on printed medication lists automatically generated from electronic health records.

20 Jun 2019

Inhaling irritant that mimics air pollution changes defensive heart-lung reflex for hypertension

Air pollution significantly increases the risk for premature deaths, particularly in people with underlying cardiovascular disease, clinical and epidemiological studies have determined.

19 Jun 2019

Researchers find possible counterpunch to drug resistance of melanoma

Researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University have found a possible counterpunch to the drug resistance of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

19 Jun 2019

Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing heart disease

Thanks to advanced medical treatments, women diagnosed with breast cancer today will likely survive the disease.

19 Jun 2019

Almost 74% of Americans show concern about burnout among healthcare professionals

Nearly three-quarters of Americans are concerned about burnout among healthcare professionals, according to new survey data released today by ASHP.

18 Jun 2019

Cooking vegetables with extra virgin olive oil favors absorption, release of bioactive compounds

Cooking vegetables in the sofrito with extra virgin olive oil favors the absorption and release of bioactive compounds of its traditional ingredients, according to the study conducted by a research team of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences at the University of Barcelona, from the Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition Networking Biomedical Research Centre and the Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases Networking Biomedical Research, led by the tenure lecturer Rosa M. Lamuela.

14 Jun 2019

Sofrito cooking technique releases healthy nutrients

Researchers have come up with a new study that reveals that cooking vegetables in the sofrito (sauté) with extra virgin olive oil could release certain bioactive compounds from the garlic, onion and tomatoes that could be beneficial for the body.

13 Jun 2019

Study confirms role of genetics in determining menopause age and familial longevity

If you're wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That's because numerous studies have confirmed the role of genetics in determining a woman's age at menopause.

13 Jun 2019

UAMS-developed noninvasive device detects melanoma in earliest stages

A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences research team led by Vladimir Zharov, Ph.D., D.Sc., has demonstrated the ability to detect and kill circulating tumor cells in the blood using a noninvasive device called Cytophone that integrates a laser, ultrasound and phone technologies.

13 Jun 2019

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Broader monitoring of patients needed to reduce post-hospitalization UTIs

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

Immature mood neurons develop during adolescence

Non-English speakers face health setback if Trump loosens language rules

Unregulated pharmacy benefit manager practices may contribute to escalating expenses

New study welcomes TGA’s decision to step back from prohibiting poppers

Survey: Slow adoption of new technology is impacting pharmacy services

Study: EHRs may not capture the most accurate information about ophthalmic medications

Inhaling irritant that mimics air pollution changes defensive heart-lung reflex for hypertension

Researchers find possible counterpunch to drug resistance of melanoma

Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing heart disease

Almost 74% of Americans show concern about burnout among healthcare professionals

Cooking vegetables with extra virgin olive oil favors absorption, release of bioactive compounds

Sofrito cooking technique releases healthy nutrients

Study confirms role of genetics in determining menopause age and familial longevity

UAMS-developed noninvasive device detects melanoma in earliest stages

Community pharmacies can help improve physical activity and diet of men with prostate cancer

Weighing risks and benefits of antidepressant medication for older adults

Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women

Early life adversity and high levels of FKBP5 protein amplify anxiety-like behavior

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