Fungal meningitis outbreak treatments spark debate

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Continuing Education

New CPE Series: February activity available now

Welcome to the sixth activity in our CPE series: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Patients with Diabetes, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients with diabetes. You can earn up to 14 credits from September 2012-March 2013 with 7 monthly knowledge-based activities. The February activity covers psychosocial considerations in the management of diabetes.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to login.

Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

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Calcium intake may increase CVD risk in men

Calcium from diet sources and supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in men, but not women, study finds.
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