U.S. Pharmacist Weekly News
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Pneumonia, Influenza Vaccines Linked to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
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Every influenza season, pharmacists try to come up with new ways to increase vaccination uptake. A presentation at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference should help. Researchers found that getting flu shots—especially if that is a yearly event—significantly lowers the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Here is more information.
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Imaging Study Looks at Myocardial Pathology in Recovered COVID-19 Patients
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The COVID-19 pandemic might end with a vaccine, effective treatment or both, but pharmacists will still be filling prescriptions to treat lingering aftereffects. That is a conclusion that can be drawn from studies, such as recent imaging of patients recovering from the infection. Find out how many patients showed widespread myocardial injury that wasn’t pre-existing.
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Inert Ingredients in Drugs Actually Might Have More Effects Than Realized
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Excipients play important roles in the makeup of pills, injectables, or liquid medications. For example, they can help make the product shelf-stable or give it an identifiable color. A new study raises the possibility, however, that so-called inert ingredients might have more effect that previously expected. Find out what led researchers to that suspicion and what in vitro testing found.
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Antibiotics Instead of Surgery for Uncomplicated Appendicitis Is Usually OK
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Pharmacists are often asked to dispense antibiotics for pediatric patients with uncomplicated appendicitis. They might be reassured to know that, according to a recent study, most of the children do quite well and don’t require surgery within the next year. Here are more details.
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