Overdoses come in many forms
By Marshall Eidenberg, DO, PharmD Live. Medication: everything in moderation There is horror and harm in acknowledging the estimated 107,622 drug overdose deaths in 2021. We have seen the scourge of opioids, synthetic opioids, methamphetamines, and cocaine overdose deaths across the country. Yet there is an additional problem of overdoses due to limited information and […]
From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors
By Cynthia Nwaubani, PharmD, BCGP Polypharmacy, or the concurrent use of at least five medications, can be essential for individuals with multiple chronic conditions. When medications are prescribed with clear therapeutic objectives, optimized to minimize adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and the patient adheres to the regimen, polypharmacy can be appropriate and beneficial. However, it often […]
Celebrating Pharmacists: Examining The Virtues Of Pharmacist-Led Care
October is National Pharmacists Month, and the PharmD Live team is pleased to celebrate and recognize pharmacists for their prolific contributions to the evolving landscape of healthcare. As laws, regulations, and paradigms change and affect healthcare provision, pharmacists are expanding their scope of practice. Clinical pharmacists have been tapped to lead chronic care management (CCM) […]
On The Cusp Of Change: Social Determinants Of Health Garner Attention
Synopsis: The social determinants of health are being explored by pundits as the root cause of inefficient healthcare spending. This article discusses Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar’s recent nod to forthcoming changes in Medicare reimbursement for non-clinical care. The social determinants of health—economic and social factors that impact health status—have received considerable attention […]
The MIND (Mediterrean-DASH Intervention For Neurodegenerative Delay) Diet And Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia across the nation. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops the disease.” There are currently 5.8 million Americans living with this illness, and that number is expected to more than double by 2050. In fact, more people die from […]
Primary Care Providers Face A “STEEEP” Hill To Climb
But They Don’t Have to Do It Alone By Elliot Sternberg, MD PharmD Live, Chief Medical Officer The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has embraced a framework created by the Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) designed to optimize the American healthcare system: CMS has aligned its Quality Payment Program metrics to increase (up […]
Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems Part 1: The Evolution Of Blood Glucose Monitoring In The Diabetic Patient
According to the American Diabetes Association, one in eleven Americans have diabetes. Of the 23.1 million Americans living with this condition, about 32% are prescribed insulin either as monotherapy or in combination with oral antidiabetic medications to treat their high blood sugar. A cornerstone of effective diabetes management, especially for patients taking insulin, is monitoring […]
Breast Cancer In Women Over 60
The National Cancer Institute estimates that 1 in 8 women living in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Gender and age are the most significant risk factors for developing breast cancer, with approximately 95% of all cases occurring in women 40 and older. It is a leading cause of death […]
Clinical Pharmacists’ Role In Breast Cancer Treatment For Older Women
The clinical pharmacist can play a significant role in helping women with breast cancer achieve the best possible treatment outcomes and help reduce the impact of adverse side effects. Over the years, clinical pharmacists have become crucial members of the multidisciplinary teams who treat breast cancer patients. Cancer treatment can be more challenging and complicated […]
On The Horizon For 2020: PharmD Live’s Review Of Top Healthcare Trends
PharmD Live is looking to the future of healthcare with an analysis of emerging trends in the rapidly evolving world of patient care. Our focus in 2020 will be applying the best innovations and approaches that support our core values of empowerment, whole-patient care, customization, innovation, and value. Top Trend #1: Virtual Health Consumers are […]