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Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring
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In a new Pharmacist Recommendation Series video, U.S.Pharmacist Editor-in-Chief Robert Davidson discusses the POGO Automatic Blood Glucose (BG) monitoring system with Clinical Pharmacist Tammie Lee Demler. POGO Automatic is the first and only FDA-cleared BG monitoring system with 10-test cartridge technology, eliminating the need for separate lancets and glucose strips. Click here to view video.
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Statins Especially Underprescribed in Certain Racial and Ethnic Groups
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Considering how many prescriptions they fill for statins, pharmacists might be surprised to hear they are underprescribed. A new study found that was the case when it came to primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Most affected were black and Hispanic adults, who were at the greatest risk of ASCVD. Here is more information.
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With Increasing Drug Resistance, Invasive Candida Infections Rising
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Echinocandins are considered first-line therapy for invasive Candida infections, including Candida auris, but resistant cases are on the rise, according to a new report from CDC researchers. Find out how dramatically cases increased over the last few years, as well as information about the geographic spread.
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Metformin Shows Promise for Reducing Osteoarthritis
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A widely prescribed and inexpensive medication shows promise for being protective against the development of osteoarthritis. Find out why researchers embarked on a study with the type 2 diabetes drug metformin and, with indications of effectiveness, are now urging future trials to support their initial findings.
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