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Statins may lower cancer-mortality risk

Patients with cancer who use statins regularly may have a lower risk of cancer-related mortality, according to a study published Nov. 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: November activity available now

Welcome to the third activity of 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 November activity will cover oral antidiabetes agents and noninsulin injectables for diabetes care.

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.

Today's Headlines

Low back pain may be difficult to self-manage, study says

Self-management has small effects on pain and disability in people with low back pain, according to a study published online in Arthritis Care & Research. » More

Study: Sleep deprivation may cause insulin resistance

Sleep restriction may contribute to poor health, including an increased risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. » More

Fourth annual pharmacy safety video available

The National Community Pharmacist Association teamed up with Purdue Pharma L.P. to introduce the fourth annual pharmacy safety and security video at www.RxPATROL.org. » More

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