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How real human experiences can power a healthier future

pharmaphorum

The number of people living with chronic illnesses will rise year-on-year, and the ongoing management of ‘lifestyle’ illnesses like diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease will require ever increasing resources. While this seems like a desirable aspiration for our grandchildren, it adds new pressures on our healthcare systems.

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Specialty pharma’s next big opportunity: it’s time for patient access to adopt an open protocol

pharmaphorum

In 2008, the startup launched its first API to make and receive phone calls entirely in the cloud. Their patient journey typically requires engaging with discrete service providers, who are often using antiquated means of communication. The power of the open-protocol approach has been realised across many industries. About the author.

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7 Ways To Improve Medication Adherence and Lower DIR Fees

Digital Pharmacist

In 2008, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Five-Star Rating System, also referred to as Star Ratings , to evaluate health plans for service quality, patient care, and medication adherence. To comply, pharmacies need to coordinate with doctors to get statins prescribed to patients with diabetes.

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First-year students as instructors: who’s teaching whom? 

Pulses

Peer teaching has been shown to improve learners’ communication skills, 2 confidence and interest in teaching, 3 and academic performance. While creating the activity, I experienced the benefits outlined in the literature of improved communication skills, 2 confidence and interest in teaching, 3 and academic performance. J Chem Educ.

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PharmDs – Crucial to Chronic Care Management Services: A Doctor’s Perspective

PharmD Live

A survey cited 1 by HealthIT.gov says with sources dating 2008-2012 and reviewed in 2019 says: 94% of providers report that their EHR makes records readily available at the point of care. Diabetes 2, low quality of life, cardiac-related illnesses, osteoarthritis, and more are caused or exacerbated by obesity.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of long-term high blood sugar and insulin resistance, can cause constipation. 40] Additionally, some diabetes medications can contribute to this issue. 88] This can be particularly beneficial in managing slow digestion often seen in diabetic gastroparesis.

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Brain Fog and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

1] Other medical conditions that commonly result in brain fog symptoms include fibromyalgia , diabetes , and multiple sclerosis. It also contains CDP choline, an active component of phosphatidylcholine, which comprises 30 percent of brain tissue and preserves brain cell membranes, protects memory, and facilitates neural communication.