Jill Sederstrom is a Contributing Editor
Pharmacists Get Involved in Direct Patient Care
How one large health system and insurer are helping pharmacists and physicians team up.
Pediatricians: Use Inactivated Flu Shot for Kids This Year
Pediatrician group recommends using flus shots rather than the intranasal flu vaccine for children this year.
A 'Bad' Flu Vaccine Still Has Valuable Impact on Public Health
A less effective vaccine still benefits public health by preventing some disease and deaths.
Four Ways Trump's Drug Pricing Plan Impacts Pharmacists
The speech made headlines for what it means for patients, but what exactly will it mean for pharmacy?
Four ways Pharmacists Can Improve Patient Counseling Skills
Effective patient counseling improves patient adherence. Here’s some things you can do to enhance your skills.
7 Tips for Landing Your First Pharmacy Job
Just graduated pharmacy school and still haven’t found a pharmacy to work in? Here’s how to make your resume stand out.
How to Make the Prior Authorization Process Better
A new program is looking to give pharmacists and physicians fewer headaches.
High Concentrations of Vitamin D Linked to Lower Rates of Diabetes
High levels of vitamin D, 50 ng/ml, have been linked to a lower incidence of diabetes in a long-term study.
Study Finds Majority of Patients Using Insulin Glargine Past Recommended Expiration
Insulin glargine should not be used past 28 days after the vial is first used, but 80% of patients do.
The Maternal Death Rate Continues to Rise in the U.S.
Public health officials and activists call for action to reverse the rising U.S. maternal death rate.
Rh Incompatibility and Its Implications During Pregnancy
Pharmacists should understand what Rh incompatibility during pregnancy is and how it is treated.
State Regulations Hamper Potential from Pharmacist Vaccination
State rules that limit pharmacists from administering adult vaccines are a barrier to raising immunization rates.
Vaccine Apathy Extends Beyond Parental Resistance
Vaccine apathy existed back in the 1960s, a study finds.
Everything Pharmacists Need to Know About DIR Reform
Meaningful changes to DIR fees are on the horizon-will pharmacies see an increase in reimbursements?
Empagliflozin Reduced Liver Fat in Type 2 Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diabetes drug empagliflozin reduces fat levels in type 2 patients, which may reduce risk of severe liver disease.
Missing Teeth Could Be Linked to Diabetes Risk
Missing teeth could be a signal that diabetes may be developing.
New Malaria Research Shows Promising Implications for Vaccine Design and Disease Prevention
Newly found antibody may help create effective vaccine against malaria.
Vaccination Rates Lower for Children with Autism and their Siblings
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder are less likely to fully vaccinate their autistic child or the siblings.
Targeted Vaccination Can Stop Epidemics
A study of simulated epidemics has found that targeted vaccinations is more effective than a quarantine or taking no action at all.
Oregon Sends Home Students Lacking Immunizations
On “School Exclusion Day” in Oregon kids without the required vaccines are sent home.
The Obstacles That Impede Biosimilars
Hurdles to adoption of biosimilars include regulatory issues and lack of interchangeability with the reference drugs.
The New Type 2 Diabetes Technologies Pharmacists Need to Know About
Pharmacists need to stay informed about new technologies in order to help diabetic patients take advantage.
The Winners and Losers of 340B Changes
What CMS' big changes to the 340B Drug Discount Program will mean.
Adult Patients Could Be Misdiagnosed with Wrong Form of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes can present in adults, which can lead to misdiagnosis and unsuccessful treatment.
Integrating Pharmacists into Medical Homes Significantly Improves Outcomes
Having a clinical pharmacist integrated into a medical home benefits diabetes and hypertension patients.
Data Shows Nonmedical Vaccine Exemption Rates Stabilizing
Nonmedical exemption rates for childhood vaccinations appear to have hit a plateau.
Insulin Drug Prices Are on the Rise and States Want Answers
Several state attorneys general are asking pointed questions about why insulin prices are rising.
Flu Vaccine Could Provide Long-Lasting Protection
A flu vaccine that is effective for several years is showing promise.
Oral HPV Infects 1 in 9 men in America
Eleven million American men have oral human papillomavirus infections, which can lead to head and neck cancer.
Five Reasons to Become a Diabetes Educator
Why it's a good time to become more involved in diabetes education.