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A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment shows that a high number of older oncology patients use multiple and/or inappropriate medications. The findings were published online March 23 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Multiple, Inappropriate Meds Taken by Older Cancer Patients

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A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment can optimize meds
For patients with ischemic heart disease

Individual Short-Term Responses to Antiplatelet Therapy Vary

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Variability within individuals from pre-discharge to one week after discharge, but not thereafter
The best way to measure liquid medications for children is in metric milliliters

AAP: Use Only Metric Dosing for Children’s Medications

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Using metrics, not teaspoons, reduces medication errors, American Academy of Pediatrics says
A physician/pharmacist collaborative model can improve mean blood pressure

Physician/Pharmacist Model Can Improve Mean BP

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BP control no better in overall cohort, but improved for participants from racial minority groups
Hospital staff members who perceive their unit is trying to do too much too quickly are more likely to also perceive problems in exchanging patient information across units

Perception of Crisis Mode Tied to Patient Info Exchange Issues

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Findings among self-reported perceptions by hospital staff
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Anthrax

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FDA cites preparedness for intentional release of anthrax
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Eylea (aflibercept) has been expanded to treat diabetic retinopathy among people with diabetic macular edema

FDA: Eylea Approval Expanded to Include Diabetic Retinopathy

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Among people with diabetic macular edema
Repeated use of certain antibiotics may increase a person's risk for type 2 diabetes

Greater Use of Antibiotics Tied to Higher Odds of Diabetes

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Data on one million people suggest a higher risk of the illness linked to changes in gut microbes
Symptomatic bradycardia can occur when amiodarone is taken with new hepatitis C medications

FDA Warns Against Amiodarone Use With Hepatitis C Meds

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Adding ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or sofosbuvir to amiodarone could cause symptomatic bradycardia
Therapeutic decisions for diabetes should be individualized

2015 Diabetes Standards Focus on Individualized Tx Approach

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2015 Standards for Diabetes Care focus on ethnic differences in risk, BP targets, treatment goals