Today's Headlines
Acute otitis media is associated with an incremental increase in outpatient healthcare costs of $314 per child per year in the United States, which translates into approximately $2.88 billion in added healthcare expense annually, according to researchers. » Full article
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers “Clinical Updates in Diabetes Care,” a knowledge-based activity worth up to 2 credits. The goal of this activity is to assist pharmacists in recognizing and understanding the changes in diabetes care to provide optimal evidence-based care 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 log in.
Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide
or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. 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.
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EDITOR'S PICK
Complex diseases present complex challenges for researchers, clinicians, drug manufacturers, and FDA for a variety of reasons. The impact, however, is felt at the patient level, particularly when there are no FDA-approved treatments. In some cases, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, the devastating effects of the disease are exacerbated by the huge deficit in the drug application and approval pipeline. This leaves the patient population with little hope. » Full article
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