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Metformin safe for T2DM patients with renal problems

Metformin is a safe and effective drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and can be used in patients with varying degrees of renal impairment, according to a long-term observational study that was published online in the British Medical Journal.» More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: October activity available now

Welcome to the second activity of our 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. The October activity will cover medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, and health maintenance considerations for patients with diabetes.

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Coming soon - All users will be required to provide their NABP e-Profile ID when logging into the Drug Topics' FREE CPE. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide their NABP e-Profile ID prior to accessing the system. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Tranexamic acid limits bleeding deaths, thrombosis

Tranexamic acid can safely be used in all trauma patients, not just those who are the most severely injured, according to data analyses results published in the Sept. 11 issue of the British Medical Journal.» More

Implants, IUDs best to prevent teen pregnancies

The best method to prevent unintended pregnancy in teenage girls is the use of intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants, according to the latest guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. » More

Corticosteroid therapy in pediatric tonsillectomy

Perioperative dexamethasone administered during tonsillectomy in children is not associated with excessive bleeding events, according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of JAMA.
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