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NACDS Foundation Assisting National Hepatitis Testing Push
Study in progress amid observance of May as Hepatitis Awareness Month, and of May 19 as Hepatitis Testing Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arlington, Va. – As public health authorities target…
Read MoreATTENTION: Clozapine REMS Deadlines for Prescribers and Pharmacies Extended
In regard to the Clozapine REMS Program, the “go live” date for Prescriber Enrollment (11/23) and Pharmacy Enrollment (12/14) have been extended. The new dates are not yet available, but…
Read MorePreparing for World AIDS Day – December 1, 2015
Promote awareness of World AIDS Day, which is December 1, 2015, to your community with these simple and informative resources. Post the World AIDS Day badge to your website using this code: <img…
Read MoreCMS Announces Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation(CMMI) is introducing the Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (Enhanced MTM) Model, which will aim to free up…
Read MoreNational Blood Clot Alliance Launches a New Women's Health Initiative With Alexandra L. Rowan Memorial Foundation
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) recently announced its partnership with the Alexandra L. Rowan Memorial Foundation in the creation of Women & Blood Clots, a unique, new women’s health initiative focused…
Read More"Family History of Cerebral Palsy May Increase Risk in Children"
Cerebral palsy risks may be influenced by genetics (dailyRx News) Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability among children. Past studies have uncovered various risk factors for…
Read More"Doctors Debunk Five Myths About Brain Metastases"
Neurosurgeons recommend that brain metastasis count should not guide treatment for patients who need personalized care (dailyRx News) New medical research continually contributes to how physicians treat their patients. As…
Read More"Older Adults In Certain Regions May Be Healthier"
Quality of life and health of older adults better in Midwest and Northeast US than in the South (dailyRx News) Could older residents in certain parts of the country fare…
Read More"Steroid Injections Didn't Offer Further Relief From Back Pain"
Steroid treatment combined with local anesthetic did not improve spinal stenosis back pain when compared to anesthetic alone (dailyRx News) As people age, many changes take place in their body.…
Read More"High Risk for Repeat of Severe Rx Reaction
Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis had high recurrence rates (dailyRx News) Patients who have had a certain type of life-threatening medication reaction may be at increased risk for…
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