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The American College of Chest Physicians recommends immediate use of anticoagulants after major orthopedic replacement surgery and extended use post-discharge (at least 10 days for knee replacement and up to 35 days for hip replacement) to help reduce such risks as DVT and pulmonary embolism. Does your health system follow these guidelines?
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FDA has received reports of serious central nervous system reactions when methylene blue is given to patients taking serotonergic psychiatric medications. Read full article. |
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A monthly review of the
peer-reviewed literature by
Drug Topics' Editorial Advisor
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS. Anna Garrett is manager, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Programs, Mission Hospital, Asheville, N.C.
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Small study shows benefit of warfarin for cluster headaches.
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FDA has approved ticagrelor (Brilinta, AstraZeneca) tablets to reduce the rate of heart attack and cardiovascular death in adult patients with acute coronary syndrome. Read full article. |
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Improved glycemic control may help prevent heart failure, according to a recent study published in The Lancet. Read full article. |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb has informed healthcare professionals about the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for belatacept (Nulojix) required by FDA to ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks for transplant patients who receive the drug. Read full article. |
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On June 15, FDA published an online safety communication informing prescribers and patients that use of pioglitazone (Actos, Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc.) may be associated with a 20% to 40% increased hazard of new bladder cancer. Read full article. |
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Meetings and Events
August 3-6, 2011 AADE Annual meeting and exhibition
Las Vegas
Contact:
800-338-3633 ext. 4878.
[email protected]
August 27-30, 2011 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference
Boston
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-683-5678
October 6-7, 2011 NCPA Diabetes Accreditation
Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Nashville, TN
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447
October 8-12 2011 NCPA Annual Convention
Nashville, TN
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447
November 29, 2011 NACDS Foundation 13th Annual Dinner
New York, NY
Contact:
Jennifer Sargeant, Manager, Foundation Programs and Education, NACDS
703-837-4224
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