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Top 5 Drugs That Cause Hyperglycemia

Med Ed 101

Fluctuations in blood sugars can be very distressing for patients. This is especially true in patients who have adequate control of their diabetes. Adverse effects can lead to an escalation of diabetes medication. I’ll share my top 5 drugs that cause hyperglycemia and ultimately contribute to the prescribing cascade. Corticosteroids The first medication I have […] The post Top 5 Drugs That Cause Hyperglycemia appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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FTC sues PBMs over 'perverse' rebate system

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FTC lawsuit accuses top three PBMs of using a perverse drug rebate system to artificially inflate the price of insulin products and their profits

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FDA Hosts Webinar for Stage 1 Requirements under LDT Final Rule

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Steven J. Gonzalez & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — On August 22, 2024, FDA hosted a webinar to provide further guidance on the regulatory requirements it intends to apply to Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) developers in Stage 1 of the phaseout policy of the LDT Final Rule – during which FDA has said laboratories developing LDTs will need to comply with Medical Device Reporting (MDR) (21 CFR Part 803), Corrections and Removals (21 CFR Part 806), and Complaint

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Episode 959: Is there a benefit from switching to dexmedetomidine when sedation is started with midazolam?

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss whether there is a benefit from switching to dexmedetomidine when sedation is started with midazolam. Episode 959: Is there a benefit from switching to dexmedetomidine when sedation is started with midazolam? Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Sedation guidelines recommend light sedation with a non-benzodiazepine agent such as dexmedetomidine or propofol.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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PfSPZ Vaccine Shows Efficacy Against P Falciparum and Malaria in Women Who Become Pregnant

Pharmacy Times

The researchers estimate that pregnancy losses because of malaria and parasitemia risk before conception was reduced by 65% to 86%.