Study: Statins provide social value

New evidence suggests that statins generate large survival and health benefits at the population level and greater use of and adherence to statins should be encouraged, according to a study published in the October issue of Health Affairs. » More

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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.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to login.

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

T2DM risk screening doesn't reduce mortality

Screening patients who are at high risk for diabetes does not reduce their all-cause, cardiovascular, or diabetes-related mortality within 10 years, according to a study published Oct. 4 in The Lancet. » 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

HRT can reduce CVD risk within 10 years of menopause

Women who take HRT for 10 years following menopause have a significantly reduced risk of mortality, heart failure, and heart attack without any increased risk of cancer, DVT, or stroke, a Danish study published on bmj.com showed. » More

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