Drug Topics Community Pharmacists' Report

August 7, 2012

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Pertussis vaccination strategies for young infants

More effective ways of combating pertussis in young infants – such as vaccinating pregnant women – should be considered, according to the authors of a new study. » More

Continuing Education

Cultural competency

Pharmacists need to gain insight into cultural competency to better serve the increasing racial and ethnic populations in the United States.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Study: Real-time data can predict overdose trends

Data from poison centers can be used to predict methadone overdose trends in the United States, according to a study published July 19 in PLoS One. » More

Relapsing-remitting MS patients and interferon beta

In patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, interferon beta did not alleviate the progression of the disease, according to a new study. » More

FDA clears smart pills that monitor Rx adherence

An ingestible sensor, formally referred to as the Ingestion Event Marker or IEM by Proteus Digital Health, that can report medication adherence and vital signs to physicians has been given the green light by the FDA. » More

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