STAT

JULY 20, 2024

First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and maybe even provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others. To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised in First Opinion essays, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to them.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 20, 2024

When allergens such as dust, animal dander, and springtime pollen begin to affect your eyes, nose, and head, Claritin and ibuprofen may be your go-to medications for relief. Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine that can relieve a runny nose, watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms, while the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen can ease pain and inflammation.

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Drug Topics

JULY 20, 2024

Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 20, 2024

A urinary tract infection ( UTI ) is an infection of the urinary system, which includes the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and ureters. A UTI is usually caused by bacteria, such as Escherichia coli ( E. coli ), entering the urethra, the tube through which urine travels. UTIs are more common in women than men. Cephalexin , an antibiotic in the cephalosporin class, has been used to treat UTIs for decades.

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

Pharmacy Times

JULY 20, 2024

However, the cost of zuranolone makes it challenging to access and justify, given study results comparing it with brexanolone.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 20, 2024

Veterinarians use tramadol, a generic opioid agonist, to treat chronic pain in dogs and cats. It’s not always the first choice for various reasons, so it’s usually used as an alternative or add-on treatment. Although some veterinarians may use it for acute pain, it may take up to 14 days of daily dosing for tramadol to hit its maximum analgesic effects.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 20, 2024

Phentermine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) as a weight loss medication. It is a Schedule IV controlled substance and is sold under the brand names Adipex-P and Lomaira. Phentermine is meant to be used on a short-term basis to assist in weight loss for people with obesity (BMI 30 or more) or for people who are overweight (BMI 27 or more) who also have risk factors such as controlled high blood pressure, diabetes, or high chole

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The Happy PharmD

JULY 20, 2024

Are you curious about emergency medicine pharmacy and whether or not it’s something that you should consider as a career choice? Well, you’re not alone. Lots of other people have thought the same thing, and in this discussion, we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty details — the pros, the cons, the salary, the satisfaction, the job demand, and of course, the flexibility of having this career path as a pharmacist.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 20, 2024

Cephalexin is a common antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. In veterinary medicine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved it for use in dogs, but cephalexin in cats is considered “off-label.” Although cephalexin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, veterinarians primarily use it to treat skin or soft tissue infections. Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin.

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STAT

JULY 20, 2024

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is doing well and required no stitches after a gunshot at his campaign rally last weekend grazed his ear, his former White House doctor said in a memo released Saturday by Trump’s campaign. The bullet passed less than a quarter inch from the former president’s head, causing a two-centimeter-wide wound and “significant bleeding, followed by marked swelling of the entire upper ear,” Rep.

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Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 20, 2024

Ibuprofen should never be administered to cats. Ibuprofen is extremely toxic to felines, and even a single dose can result in severe health complications. Even so, ibuprofen toxicity is common in dogs and cats. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center reports that Ibuprofen poisoning is the most frequent medication poisoning in pets.

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