ACIP recommends vaccinating all 11- to 12-year-old males against HPV
26.10.2011
CDC believes recommendation could represent `milestone in the nation`s battle against cancer.`CDC announced during a media briefing on October 25 that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has... |
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Updated anti-SIDS recommendations call for breastfeeding, immunizations
25.10.2011
AAP releases “easier to understand” recommendations to help parents and health professionals prevent SIDS.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) called for more breastfeeding and immunizations... |
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Next DEA drug take-back day is October 29
25.10.2011
Wyoming pharmacy working with local police to collect patients’ unwanted medications.Allowing people to dispose of unwanted medications properly and safely, DEA’s third National Prescription Drug Take Back... |
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CMS announces new Innovation Advisors Program
25.10.2011
Innovation Center initiative now accepting applications; APhA encourages pharmacists to participate.The CMS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) has launched the Innovation Advisors... |
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Four health care–related infections decreased in 2010
20.10.2011
CDC reports successes while noting that progress needs to occur in reducing other infections seen at health care facilities.CDC reported that four common infections occurring in health care facilities—central... |
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CMS considers requiring independence of LTC consultant pharmacists
18.10.2011
Medicare rule depicts conflicting interests; ASCP says profession puts patients first.Depicting the potential for a conflict of interest, CMS recently proposed a Medicare rule that considers requiring the... |
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CDC: Heavy drinking costs U.S. $224 billion per year
18.10.2011
Binge drinking and lost workplace productivity were biggest cause and effect, respectively; drunk driving on the decline but remains major problem.Two recent CDC reports emphasize the costs—both economic and... |
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Ask the Experts: Malaria prophylaxis for travelers
13.10.2011
Pharmacists should consider several options for treating patients traveling to malarious areas.Question. I am familiar with the guidelines for malaria prophylaxis for travelers, but can you point me to the guidelines or... |
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Medicare Part D 2012 open enrollment starts October 15
11.10.2011
Many changes in program, including describing MTM benefit in Medicare & You handbook.A description of a medication therapy management (MTM) benefit for Medicare Part D beneficiaries is just one of many improvements... |
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BPS announces APhA as ambulatory care CE provider
05.10.2011
Association joins ASHP, ACCP to provide continuing professional development for newest BPS specialty as record number of candidates sit for 2011 exams.Just a few days before the October 1, 2011, Board of Pharmacy... |
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