Jolynn Tumolo

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Hospital-Onset CDI Increased With COVID-19 at Tertiary Care Hospital

07/28/2023

"Our data suggest some patients may have an increased risk for HO-CDI as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which may be affected by hospitals’ patient case mix," said researchers.

"Our data suggest some patients...

07/28/2023

First Report Managed Care

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Transmission of C difficile Between People and Pets Appears Rare

09/26/2023

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“It is unclear why pets appear to only infrequently acquire C difficile from their owners,” researchers wrote. “It may be that the canine gut microbiota is better able to provide colonization resistance against C difficile, even when in an...

“It is unclear why pets appear...

09/26/2023

First Report Managed Care

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Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir May Not Benefit Patients at Standard Risk for Severe COVID-19

06/11/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Treatment with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir did not significantly shorten the time to sustained alleviation of symptoms in patients with COVID-19 compared with placebo, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Treatment with...

06/11/2024

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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Beta-Blocker Recalled

02/23/2023

Jolynn Tumolo ;

A Class II recall is active for a beta-blocker that failed to meet dissolution specifications.

A Class II recall is active for...

02/23/2023

Pharmacy Learning Network

The Burden of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

05/17/2016

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Effects of forced vital capacity decline and suspected early acute idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis exacerbation on utilization and outcomes were recently discussed.

Effects of forced vital capacity...

05/17/2016

First Report Managed Care

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1 in 3 US Patients Has Received Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination

06/18/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

“With proper training and education,” researchers wrote, “pharmacists are unique in improving vaccination services and public health in general.”

“With proper training and...

06/18/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Weekly Dance Training Slows Parkinson Disease Impairment

07/26/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

According to study findings, weekly dance training stalled the progression of motor and nonmotor symptoms over 3 years in a small group of patients with mild to moderate Parkinson disease.

According to study findings,...

07/26/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Muscle Relaxant Recalled

08/26/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The FDA has issued a Class II recall for more than 37,000 bottles of a prescription medication used to treat muscle spasms.

The FDA has issued a Class II...

08/26/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Opioid Analgesic Recalled

09/23/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Rhodes Pharmaceuticals is recalling oxycodone hydrochloride tablets because a hydrochlorothiazide-lisinopril tablet was found in a bottle.

Rhodes Pharmaceuticals is...

09/23/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Lumateperone Improves Major Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Bipolar Disorder

10/19/2021

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Six weeks of daily lumateperone significantly improved depressive symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a major depressive episode, study finds.

Six weeks of daily lumateperone...

10/19/2021

Psychiatry & Behavioral Health