U.S. Pharmacist Weekly News
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Pharmacists Play Increasingly Critical Roles in Cancer Treatment
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The majority of biosimilars approved in the United States are used for the treatment or supportive care of patients with cancer. Presentations at a recent Chicago conference underscore the increasingly important role pharmacists play in cancer treatment. Find out how clinical pharmacists help select cost-effective biosimilar products and how oncology pharmacists help ensure adherence to oral cancer medications.
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Quitting Smoking Appears to Improve Mental Health
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Smokers often are hesitant to stop their dangerous habit because they fear that they will have more stress and other mental health concerns if they give up tobacco. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association offers evidence that the opposite is true. Find out how much smoking cessation actually improved mental health in former smokers.
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Colored Liquids Detect Drugs That Have Become Unsafe
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When COVID-19 vaccines became available, pharmacists and other providers scrambled to make sure they had enough reliable freezer space to store them. The fear was that the vaccines would become too warm and safe limits would be exceeded. Now, new products might make it easier to detect when vaccines and other drugs do not remain cold enough. Read more.
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Diabetes Patients Need More Medication for CVD Protection
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Based on elevated levels of two protein biomarkers that indicate heart damage, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggested that as many as one-third of type 2 diabetes patients might have undetected cardiovascular disease (CVD). Find out why statins are not enough to protect those patients and why other medications are likely needed.
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