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There are many tasks that a pharmacist is responsible for each day. Pharmacists are some of the most accessible members of the healthcare team, as individuals can seek their advice quickly and easily, even without an appointment.

New software helps prevent ICU delirium and improve patient outcomes

Intensive care unit delirium, a fertile area of clinical research and patient care innovation associated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is beginning to reshape how commercial electronic health record systems are engineered with regard to intensive care.

22 Dec 2019

Welsh Ambulance Service issues fresh plea for responsible use of 999 during Christmas

THE Welsh Ambulance Service has issued a fresh plea for the public to use 999 responsibly as Christmas draws near.

17 Dec 2019

Promising greater safety, a tiny widget creates chaos for tube feeders

Rachel Glenn loves to puree food and put it in her 4-year-old's feeding tube. The Arkansas mom said her thick concoctions of fruit, vegetables, meat and grains provide the concentrated nutrition he needs.

16 Dec 2019

Americans are taking fish antibiotics to save money

Alarming results from a new study show that people in the United States buying fish antibiotics online and consuming them because they’re more affordable than to go visit a doctor. The study sheds light on the high costs of health care in the country and how citizens are struggling to afford basic services.

12 Dec 2019

Addictions and drug interactions common among patients not disclosing their medication history

Some patients skip telling their doctors about the drugs and medications they are consuming. A new study shows that these patients are at a greater risk of unpleasant and sometimes dangerous drug-drug interactions as well as addictions. The study was published in the latest issue of The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. The study is titled, “Role of opioid-involved drug interactions in chronic pain management”.

11 Dec 2019

Legislative barriers prevent pharmacists from providing assistance during disasters, study finds

Pharmacists caught up in the Australian bushfire crisis are being hampered from providing timely and effective treatment to displaced people due to outdated laws, according to QUT researchers.

5 Dec 2019

Initiatives led by pharmacists can contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease

With their expertise in the safe and effective use of medications, pharmacists can help in the management of chronic diseases. A review and analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology indicates that initiatives--such as patient education, medication review, and physical assessments--led by pharmacists can make important contributions to the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

28 Nov 2019

Pharmacist-led interventions can be pivotal in preventing cardiovascular disease

Pharmacists based in GP practices can play an integral role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, finds new research led by the University of Birmingham.

28 Nov 2019

Efforts to move the needle on flu shot rates get stuck

It's free and available everywhere. Yet most Americans skip the annual flu shot - with the number of dispensed vaccines barely changed in the past decade, despite government removal of cost and access obstacles.

21 Nov 2019

Tips to help smokers and vapers quit smoking

As the American Cancer Society prepares to help smokers kick the habit during tomorrow's Great American Smokeout, Cedars-Sinai is offering tips for quitting smoking, whether you are hooked on tobacco or vaping.

20 Nov 2019

Evergreen Life app adds lifestyle and wellness features for its users

A time- and cost-saving NHS-assured GP online services app can reduce patient-GP appointments by 20 per cent a month, potentially slashing assessment and treatment delays.

From Evergreen Life 11 Nov 2019

Good news, bad news: lower antibiotic use, more antibiotic resistance in UK

Public Health England (PHE) is cheering about a significant fall in the number of antibiotic prescriptions in England over the five years between 2014 and 2019, when it has dropped by 17%. However, with more and more bacterial infections showing antibiotic resistance every single year, there is no room for complacency.

31 Oct 2019

Proactive administration of amiodarone to patients after common heart surgery improves outcomes

Proactive administration of amiodarone to patients recovering from a common heart surgery shows promise in preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation, a serious and expensive complication with potential long-term consequences.

24 Oct 2019

Taking blood pressure pills at bedtime best for heart

Chronopharmacology or chronotherapy deals with the effects of a drug when taken at specific time of the day. This variable response to medication is due to the 24 hour biological clock or circadian rhythm of the body say experts.

23 Oct 2019

Compression garments can ease lymphedema. Covering costs? Not so easy.

Every morning, Britta Vander Linden dons compression stockings, a cumbersome process she calls "putting on my legs."

23 Oct 2019

Oncology pharmacists play a major role in treating cancer patients

One of the hallmarks of a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center like Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the only such designated center in the state, is the unique oncology expertise exhibited by its clinical team.

18 Oct 2019

Electronic medical record system may improve efforts to prevent antibiotic drug resistance

Adapting features of the electronic medical record system used by doctors in caring for their patients may improve efforts to prevent antibiotic drug resistance, according to Penn State research.

17 Oct 2019

Pharmacist-Led Chronic Care Management Services model helps improve patient outcomes

With inhaler in hand, Dr. Cheng Yuet went over every detail to make sure the patient understood how the drug would control their COPD symptoms.

8 Oct 2019

Rice bran supplement for infants provides more nutrients, reduces diarrhea

Malnutrition is prevalent on a global scale and has numerous negative consequences for children during the first five years of life. For some children, it can mean struggling with health issues for life or a higher risk of death among those under five years of age.

8 Oct 2019

Innovative study aims to improve care for patients using opioids for long-term pain

Researchers at Keele University have launched an innovative study to improve care for patients who manage long-term pain using opioids.

8 Oct 2019

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New software helps prevent ICU delirium and improve patient outcomes

Welsh Ambulance Service issues fresh plea for responsible use of 999 during Christmas

Promising greater safety, a tiny widget creates chaos for tube feeders

Americans are taking fish antibiotics to save money

Addictions and drug interactions common among patients not disclosing their medication history

Legislative barriers prevent pharmacists from providing assistance during disasters, study finds

Initiatives led by pharmacists can contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease

Pharmacist-led interventions can be pivotal in preventing cardiovascular disease

Efforts to move the needle on flu shot rates get stuck

Tips to help smokers and vapers quit smoking

Evergreen Life app adds lifestyle and wellness features for its users

Good news, bad news: lower antibiotic use, more antibiotic resistance in UK

Proactive administration of amiodarone to patients after common heart surgery improves outcomes

Taking blood pressure pills at bedtime best for heart

Compression garments can ease lymphedema. Covering costs? Not so easy.

Oncology pharmacists play a major role in treating cancer patients

Electronic medical record system may improve efforts to prevent antibiotic drug resistance

Pharmacist-Led Chronic Care Management Services model helps improve patient outcomes

Rice bran supplement for infants provides more nutrients, reduces diarrhea

Innovative study aims to improve care for patients using opioids for long-term pain

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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