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October 16, 2014

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Enterovirus D68: 5 ways formulary managers can help

What can be done by hospital-based formulary managers to assist in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of EV-D68?
» Read here to find out

FDA approves antiemetic agent for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

FDA has approved netupitant/palonosetron (Akynzeo, Eisai Inc.) to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). » Read about CINV, one of the most common side effects of cancer chemotherapy

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

IPF is the progressive formation of thick or scarred tissue in the lungs, resulting in loss of oxygen.While there is currently no known cause, continued research seeks to find an answer, alongside improved diagnosis and treatment options. Read More.

Continuing Education

Motivational interviewing techniques for chronic disease management: Focus on cardiovascular disease

This month's CE activity is part of a year-long CPE series, Medication Therapy Management Considerations for Adult Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. From February 2014 through January 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 24 hours of CPE credit with 12 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month's activity is to educate pharmacists, particularly in the outpatient setting, regarding the clinical principles, techniques, and benefits of using motivational interviewing to improve cardiovascular outcomes in their patients.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exam and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in with the session code 14DT11-YXJ69.


Announcement: Our CE activities have moved to a new learning management system to better serve you. The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration information has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review your registration page to ensure the data is up to date or to register, go to https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php. For a full list of courses, go to http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/

 

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