pharmaphorum

DECEMBER 8, 2016

With rising healthcare costs, more informed and engaged patients, and advancing technology, health wearables have seen a significant uptake in recent years. However, the full potential of health wearables has yet to be recognised and there are still challenges to be resolved. What needs to be done on the regulatory, technical and healthcare side to take health wearables to the next level?

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Tumeric and Apixaban – Guest Post by Amanuel Tseggai A 72 year old man was newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and started on therapeutic dose of Enoxaparin after he was admitted to a hospital. Four days into his treatment with Enoxaparin his primary care provider decided to switch him to Apixaban- one of the newer oral […]. The post Tumeric and Apixaban appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Drug interactions can make medication management challenging. Here’s a classic case demonstrating the rifampin and phenytoin interaction. A 47 year old patient with diabetes and seizure disorder is diagnosed with new onset osteomyelitis. The patient’s seizures were well controlled on phenytoin as they had not had one in well over a year.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 21, 2016

We all know the negatives of warfarin, but lets take a look at the advantages of warfarin. NOACs are gaining in popularity, no doubt about that. No matter which anticoagulant we are using, we must recognize that there are always positives and negatives. It is incredibly important to recognize those positives and negatives to best […]. The post What Advantages Does Warfarin Have Over NOACS?

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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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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Selecting a medication for diabetic neuropathy can be a bit challenging. You really need to weigh the adverse effect profile when choosing an agent. The case: A 55 year old male has a past medical history of diabetes. He has been experiencing tingling in his feet which hasn’t been too troublesome until lately. This has […]. The post Selecting A Medication For Diabetic Neuropathy appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 11, 2016

GF is a 77 year old male with a past medical history of BPH, COPD, hypertension, constipation, Barrett’s esophagus, and anemia. Of late, he has had recurrent pneumonia episodes requiring frequent antibiotic use. He has had 3 courses of antibiotics within the last four months to treat pneumonia. His current medication list includes; Aspirin 81 […].

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Med Ed 101

DECEMBER 4, 2016

You will find a comparison of warfarin and NOACS below. Both medication classes are frequently used in practice and a familiarity with these agents is necessary for any practicing pharmacist. A huge thank you to Aisha Shokoya for putting the majority of this table together. If you notice something that should be added or changed, please […].

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