TODAY'S HEADLINES
A new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says millions of Americans are at risk from drug-resistant superbugs that cause gonorrhea, C. difficile, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. » More |
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Some women who take tamoxifen to treat or prevent breast cancer report experiencing a mental fogginess while on the drug, and researchers have now confirmed that there's a biological basis for those symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience. » More |
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 The Obesity Epidemic
More than 78 million U.S. adults and 12 million children and adolescents are obese, and those numbers increase every day. Articles, video, whitepapers, and resources to help you adapt your practice to confront the growing epidemic.
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As insurers and health systems focus increasingly on ways to improve patient outcomes and lower costs, reduction of avoidable hospital readmissions has become a primary target. The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently recognized one innovative approach when it awarded Walgreens' WellTransitions program its exclusive endorsement for medication adherence. » More |
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The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion under the Department of Health and Human Services is calling for public review and comments on its draft plan to reduce adverse drug events that are preventable. » More |
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UCONN offers live MTM for diabetes event Nov. 9
The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics present the live event "Medication Therapy Management for Patients with Diabetes" on Saturday, November 9, at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, N.Y. Learn motivational interviewing skills and apply MTM concepts to patients with diabetes to earn 7 CPE credits. Practice your skills after this program to earn another 6 CPE credits and a Certificate in MTM for the Patient with Diabetes!
For more information about pre-requisites and to register, go to
 http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/mtm-for-patients-with-dm.
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers the first part of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in osteoporosis care." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this application-based activity.
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 log in.
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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