pharmaphorum

JANUARY 29, 2019

The prevalence of cancer is currently predicted to be higher than ever. Current statistics show 1 in 2 people in the UK and 1 in 2 men/1 in 3 women in the US will experience it at some stage in their lives. And yet the picture for patients is an improving one. The move towards immunotherapies heralds much promise and this is potentially just the beginning.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 30, 2019

The BCPS exam is challenging. To date, it is the hardest exam I have ever taken. Understanding statistics is vital to passing which everyone knows. Also vital to passing is the BCPS Regulatory section. Many people ask, what exactly do I need to study here? The formal terminology for the regulatory section of the BCPS […]. The post BCPS Regulatory Section – What do I Need to Study?

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 23, 2019

Medical affairs and publications teams are under increasing pressure to demonstrate effectively the success of the medical communications activities they undertake. Naturally, there are a huge number of metrics that could be used to measure and demonstrate medical communications value. The challenge is to identify, and track, those metrics that really matter, and ensure this information is interpreted effectively.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 27, 2019

Generalizations aren’t always the greatest, but I do feel that I’ve learned a lot from my experiences. As a geriatric/ambulatory care pharmacist, I feel that we (maybe more-so me) as pharmacists do sometimes have a blindspot. Let me explain. Throughout school and in working with a large number of polypharmacy patients, I feel like I […].

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Med Ed 101

JANUARY 23, 2019

In late 2018, ACC and AHA came out with an update to their cholesterol guidelines. The last update was from 2013 so PCSK-9 inhibitors hadn’t even been approved at that time. Very High Risk Patients – My Biggest Takeaway I always had a hard time knowing when to recommend further lipid lowering therapy to a […]. The post My Biggest Takeaway from the 2018 Cholesterol Guidelines appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 16, 2019

P-Glycoprotein inhibitors can and do affect the concentrations of other drugs. I will be honest in that when I think about drug interactions, it isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. This gut transporter can impact clinical care and influence drug decisions. What is P-Glycoprotein? P-Glycoprotein is an efflux transporter that is found in […].

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 13, 2019

I stumbled into an article the other day and I cannot seem to locate it again. What I do remember is 4 characteristics of high level clinicians. I believe that the group of individuals studied was primarily physicians. While the article is escaping me, there were four principles I took away from it. This is […]. The post Characteristics of a Master Clinical Pharmacist appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 9, 2019

If you are currently a healthcare professional, you’ll probably remember things from school that made you shake your head. Why did we learn about that, it never happens?!? I can relate with that and when I think back about my education, I remember professors teaching about and having us memorize a handful of drugs that […]. The post 5 Meds That Are Never Used But Will Show Up on Exams appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 2, 2019

Whenever humans are involved in a process, there is bound to be errors. As a clinical pharmacist who helps patients and other healthcare professionals safely use medications, I see a lot of mistakes. In long term care and assisted living facilities I would help monitor medication errors that occurred and try to come up with […]. The post Three Orders That May Lead To Medication Errors appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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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

Communication