NABP to vet internet pharmacies

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy wants to vet internet pharmacies that will be applying for a .pharmacy domain name and to warn about how rogue internet sites are preying on consumers’ fears about drug shortages. » More

Innovation needed to control costs, survey says

More than 75% of the nation’s opinion leaders believe that the best way to control healthcare costs is through discovering innovative ways to deliver services, according to the new NEHI Innovation Barometer survey. » More

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The impact of EHRs on pharmacy practice

E-prescribing, a paperless, real-time transmission of data, places pharmacists squarely within the healthcare technology team.

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Infection risk for JIA, ADHD patients

Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis were at twice the risk of infection compared with children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a study published May 1 in Arthritis & Rheumatism. » More

Trial: Surgery and therapy improve type 2 diabetes

Bariatric surgery plus medical therapy may be a useful strategy for managing uncontrolled diabetes, according to the results of a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. » More

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