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A community-based program improves quality of life and self-management in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbidities

Program Aids Quality of Life for Older Adults With T2DM

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Intervention includes in-home nurse visits, wellness program, care coordination
A new once-weekly diabetes medication that lowers blood glucose and also helps patients lose weight has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes

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Novo Nordisk drug also found to help with weight loss
Congress has been urged to take immediate action in addressing the public health crisis associated with persistent shortages of critical medications

ASHP + Partners Urge Congress Action on Drug Shortages

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Groups urge Congress to take immediate action, provide transparency and improve manufacturing
Ribociclib is beneficial for pre- and perimenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive

SABCS: Ribociclib Ups PFS in HR+ HER2− Advanced Breast Cancer

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Significant improvement in progression-free survival for pre- and perimenopausal women
Implementation of evidence-based guidelines can reduce opioid prescribing after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Evidence-Based Guidelines Cut Postoperative Opioid Use

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Drop in opioids prescribed without increasing need for refills after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
For patients undergoing wide-awake carpal tunnel release surgery

Antithrombotics Deemed Safe in Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

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Antithrombotic agents may be safely continued by patients undergoing wide-awake surgery
Pharmacy specialists play a critical role in preparing for and responding to disastrous events

ASHP: Key Role for Pharmacists in Natural, Man-Made Disasters

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Session describes how to prepare, respond, and evaluate natural and man-made disasters
CVS Health's planned purchase of insurance giant Aetna

CVS-Aetna Merger Has Implications for Doctors’ Offices

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More health services will likely move out of doctors' offices to store-based providers
Insights into the impact of The Joint Commission's standards on pain management were presented during an educational session held at the mid-year clinical meeting and exhibition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

ASHP: Joint Commission Impact on Pain Management Discussed

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Session outlines current issues with drug prescribing and effect of revised standards
Drugs with breakthrough status have the shortest median development time

Shortest Development Time for Breakthrough Status Drugs

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Shorter development time for breakthrough, non-fast-track versus fast-track, non-breakthrough drugs