New guidelines: Adult hypertriglyceridemia screenings

An Endocrine Society task force has established new clinical-practice guidelines that recommend screening adults for high triglyceride levels. Find out the reason behind the new recommendations and how often the screening should be administered. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: MTM in Patients with Diabetes

Welcome to a new CPE series: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Patients with Diabetes, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients with diabetes. You can earn up to 14 CPE credits from September 2012-March 2013 with 7 monthly knowledge-based activities. This month, the professional development activity will cover the pathophysiology, diagnosis, screening, and risk factors associated with diabetes mellitus.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Tight glycemic control in kids after heart surgery

Tight glycemic control can be achieved in children following cardiac surgery, but is this practice more effective than standard care? » More

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements and CVD

Treatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to prevent cardiovascular disease has been controversial. See what the overall results of one recent meta-analysis and review say about the issue. » More

Gingko biloba's effect on Alzheimer's disease risk

A recent study shows that long-term use of gingko biloba extract does not reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's disease in elderly patients with established memory complaints. » More