Sat.Apr 08, 2017 - Fri.Apr 14, 2017

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Bringing Digital Health and Medication Adherence into the Classroom

The Digital Apothecary

When I was a student in pharmacy school, one of our earliest assignments was the so-called 'JellyBean Experiment,' whereby students were assigned a longitudinal project in which they were to mimic a patient with a chronic condition treated with medications. The assignment is aimed to help students understand the pill burden that patients face on a daily basis, and in my mind, bring in a better empathetic understanding towards nonadherence and how to talk about it.

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When small becomes big: orphan medicines, advances, access and affordability

pharmaphorum

Over the past few years there has been a shift in the European pharmaceutical market landscape, with a rise in specialty medicines for diseases with narrow patient populations. Indeed, QuintilesIMS forecasts that, between 2013 and 2018, 94% of list price value growth will be in specialty medicines – with orphan drugs at the forefront of this trend. On 10 April 2017, QuintilesIMS, in partnership with pharmaphorum presents a unique digital debate, bringing together a panel of senior industry exper

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Antiplatelet Medications and Anemia

Med Ed 101

What to do with antiplatelet medications in the setting of anemia has always been a huge challenge for me. Here’s a scenario with some questions to think about. A 64 year old female has a history of CAD, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, CABG, depression, anemia, osteoarthritis, and constipation. Current meds include: Lisinopril 5 mg daily Clopidogrel 75 […].

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Reducing Medication Burden – Age and Goals of Therapy are Important

Med Ed 101

Assessment of medication and goals of therapy need to be continually monitored. In this scenario, I pick out a few medications that should be looked in consideration of age and goals of reducing medication burden. A 98 year old female is on the following medications. Lipitor 10 mg daily Amlodipine 10 mg daily Diovan/HCTZ 160/12.5 […]. The post Reducing Medication Burden – Age and Goals of Therapy are Important appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven