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| November 21, 2018 |
How Is Pharmacist-Dispensed Naloxone Program Working in Two Large States?
Expansion of pharmacist-dispensed naloxone was hailed as a method to increase availability of the lifesaving drug. Has that happened in large states, such as California and Texas? Here is what new studies based on surveys have to say.
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Research Challenges Care Standard for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Will the standard of care change for acute decompensated heart failure? A new study suggests that could happen. What were the results when sacubitril-valsartan therapy was compared to enalapril in hospitalized patients?
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Statin Nonadherence, Discontinuation Especially High in Patients Aged 65 Years and Older
When pharmacists dispense a statin prescription to older patients, they shouldn’t assume the pills will always be taken consistently or even at all, in some cases. That’s the suggestion of a new Australian study that found high rates of nonadherence and discontinuation among new statin users older than age 65 years. Here are the details. |
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Nonsurgical Options Available
for Fibroid Tumor–Related Menstrual Bleeding
When heavy menstrual bleeding occurs because of fibroid tumors, surgery was the best option for many years. Now, a new oral medication can help reduce blood loss, according to a new study. Here is more information. |
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