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Diabetes and Rural Areas: Pharmacists Identify Neuropathy
The incidence of diabetes is 17% higher in rural areas than it is in cities.
1st Pharmacy Tech Administers Immunization
In March, Idaho passed the first law in the U.S. allowing pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations.
The World’s 10 Most Expensive Medications
From a $1.2M gene therapy to a $450K lymphoma med, these are the 10 priciest medications out there.
Has Sepsis Met Its Match?
The possibility of curing sepsis with a common vitamin has put one of history’s greatest killers back in the spotlight.
Enzymes Versus Nerve Agents: Designing Antidotes for Chemical Weapons
Scientists invented chemical weapons; some are now working to destroy them.
Taking Shortcuts in Drug Testing Can Put Patients at Risk
Using surrogate endpoints can speed up testing of new drugs, but doesn’t always find out if they actually help patients.
Mylan Hit with New Class Action Lawsuit over EpiPen Pricing
The three plaintiffs are seeking damages from Mylan to represent a nationwide class of EpiPen purchasers.
Scientists Hack a Human Cell and Reprogram It Like a Computer
In the last couple of decades, biologists have been working to hack the cells’ algorithm in an effort to control their processes.
Compassionate Use Access to Experimental Drugs and The Misguided Mission of Right-To-Try Laws
How can one possibly deny a dying patient even the slightest chance of prolonged life or recovery? Is there a side effect worse than certain death?
Finding Humor in Pharmacy Work
Coworkers and patients can offer a source of camaraderie and humor, if we only focus on finding it.