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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Multiple Sclerosis
08/19/2014
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an...
08/19/2014
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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: Infertility
08/19/2014
A variety of options exist to treat infertility.
A variety of options exist to treat infertility.
A variety of options exist to...
08/19/2014
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Specialty Pharmacy Trends Report: HIV/AIDS
08/19/2014
HIV is a retrovirus that leads to AIDS, a disease that causes severe damage to the immune system.
HIV is a retrovirus that leads to AIDS, a disease that causes severe damage to the immune system.
HIV is a retrovirus that leads...
08/19/2014
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In the Wake of the Veterans Affairs Scandal, A New Leader Is Named
08/19/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Following approval from the House of Representatives, the Senate unanimously confirmed Robert McDonald, as the new VA secretary.
Following approval from the House of Representatives, the Senate unanimously confirmed Robert McDonald, as the new VA secretary.
Following approval from the...
08/19/2014
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Google Trends for Hypertension
08/19/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
New York—A 10-year analysis of data from Google found that there was a significant variation in people searching for “hypertension” and “high blood pressure (BP)” on the Web site search engine. The researchers indicated that people were more...
New York—A 10-year analysis of data from Google found that there was a significant variation in people searching for “hypertension” and “high blood pressure (BP)” on the Web site search engine. The researchers indicated that people were more...
New York—A 10-year analysis of...
08/19/2014
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Antihypertensive Pill Burden and Patient Adherence
08/19/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
New York—Hypertension causes 7 million premature deaths each year. More than 40% of patients with hypertension remain untreated, while two-thirds of patients treated do not have adequately controlled blood pressure (BP). Previous studies...
New York—Hypertension causes 7 million premature deaths each year. More than 40% of patients with hypertension remain untreated, while two-thirds of patients treated do not have adequately controlled blood pressure (BP). Previous studies...
New York—Hypertension causes 7...
08/19/2014
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Highlighting the 2014 Hypertension Guidelines
08/19/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
The updated hypertension guidelines were a hot button issue at the ASH meeting.
The updated hypertension guidelines were a hot button issue at the ASH meeting.
The updated hypertension...
08/19/2014
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Healthcare Costs Associated with Epilepsy
08/19/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Philadelphia—A retrospective analysis of healthcare claims data found that uncontrolled epilepsy was associated with significantly higher costs than intermediately-controlled or well-controlled epilepsy. During the observation period of...
Philadelphia—A retrospective analysis of healthcare claims data found that uncontrolled epilepsy was associated with significantly higher costs than intermediately-controlled or well-controlled epilepsy. During the observation period of...
Philadelphia—A retrospective...
08/19/2014
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Diabetes Support Program with Peers versus Community Health Workers
08/18/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
San Francisco—Patients with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 6-month diabetes self-management education program followed by a 12-month peer-led or community health worker-led diabetes self-management support program maintained their...
San Francisco—Patients with type 2 diabetes who participated in a 6-month diabetes self-management education program followed by a 12-month peer-led or community health worker-led diabetes self-management support program maintained their...
San Francisco—Patients with type...
08/18/2014
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Safety Profile of Teriflunomide to Treat MS
08/19/2014

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Philadelphia—An analysis of data from clinical trials that evaluated the use of teriflunomide to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) found the oral drug had a manageable safety profile. The authors noted that the safety outcomes were similar for...
Philadelphia—An analysis of data from clinical trials that evaluated the use of teriflunomide to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) found the oral drug had a manageable safety profile. The authors noted that the safety outcomes were similar for...
Philadelphia—An analysis of data...
08/19/2014
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CMS Releases the 2015 Audit Protocol: Critical Next Steps to Avoid Becoming A Casualty of Reasonable Expectations
02/19/2015
On February 12th, CMS released the 2015 Audit Protocol. The question on everyone’s mind is – what does this mean for 2015? Well, it means a few things. Outlined below are some of the most impactful changes, as well as the “why” behind the...
On February 12th, CMS released the 2015 Audit Protocol. The question on everyone’s mind is – what does this mean for 2015? Well, it means a few things. Outlined below are some of the most impactful changes, as well as the “why” behind the...
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Researchers recently examined complementary and alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and identified the most effective treatments.
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Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
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Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
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