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Top 5 ways bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics

Antibiotics, antivirals, and other antimicrobials are losing their effectiveness because of antimicrobial resistance, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Over-prescribing and misuse of antimicrobials play a big role. Watch: IDSA's Amesh Adalja, MD talks about bacterial resistance

New study to evaluate lipid management in clinical practice

The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) announced a new study to better understand contemporary lipid management, as well as the beliefs and attitudes of patient and providers regarding cholesterol, cardiovascular risk assessment, and options for lipid treatments. Study details

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for COPD management: Part 1

This month's CE activity is part of a CPE series, Medication Therapy Management for the Patient with Respiratory Disease. From April 2015 through December 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 18 hours of CPE credit with 9 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month's activity is to assist pharmacists in understanding the pathophysiology and pharmacologic treatment of COPD and to discuss how COPD is similar to and different from other chronic respiratory disorders.

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 with the Session Code: 15DT31-KTJ28.

To login to the Online CE Center, go to:
https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php.
To review your registration page or to register, go to:
https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php.
For a full list of courses, go to:
http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/

EDITOR'S PICK

5 drug categories having the biggest impact on pharma spending

Here are 5 drug categories that may command the most impact on pharma spending in the near future. Read more

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