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February 16, 2015

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Tamiflu shortens length of flu symptoms: Study

Antiviral drug oseltamavir (Tamiflu, Roche) shortens the length of flu symptoms by about 1 day, and reduces respiratory infections that sometimes develop by 44%, according to a study published in The Lancet. » Study also finds oseltamivir reduced hospital admission rates

Humira biosimilar demonstrates positive results for rheumatoid arthritis

Amgen has announced positive results from a clinical study evaluating the safety and efficacy of biosimilar candidate, ABP 501, compared with adalimumab (Humira, Abbott Laboratories) in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. » Details on this phase 3 study

Continuing Education

New and emerging therapies for the treatment of diabetes

This month and next month pharmacists will be able to learn about the latest developments in diabetes treatment and management. Pharmacists can earn up to 4 hours of CPE credit with two monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month's activity is to discuss new and emerging medications for the treatment of diabetes.

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Announcement: Our CE activities have moved to a new learning management system to better serve you. The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration information has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review your registration page to ensure the data is up to date 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/

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Pancreatic cancer: Targeted treatments hold promise

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Trade Press Scientists are working to develop breakthrough therapies for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers affecting men and women. » Scientists research how certain factors increase risk for pancreatic cancer.

 

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