TODAY'S HEADLINES

How to cut hospital admissions for diabetics

The use of insulin management software in emergency departments can cut admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) by 45%, a new study says. Read more

FDA expands use for breast cancer drug

FDA approved an expanded indication for the use of fulvestrant (Faslodex, AstraZeneca), in combination with another therapy for metastatic breast cancer. Read more

CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION

Part 2: Law: Educating and empowering patients and caregivers: The pharmacist's role in reducing the risk of opioid overdose

This month's CE activity is open for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. "Part II: Law: Educating and empowering patients and caregivers: The pharmacist's role in reducing the risk of opioid overdose." Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can earn up to 2 hours of CPE credit for completing this knowledge-based activity from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. More

EDITOR'S PICK

Older diabetic patients often overprescribed

Physicians typically don't reduce older diabetic patients' medications, even when they experienced potentially dangerous low blood sugar levels, a recent study found. Details

March 16, 2016

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