Ibuprofen safe, effective in children discharged home with bone fractures

In children discharged home with a fracture, both ibuprofen and oral morphine were effective at relieving pain. However, there were no significant differences in efficacy between the 2 agents and oral morphine was associated with more side effects, according to a new study. » Read more on pain management in kids in the ER

[BLOG] Emerging targets in triple-negative breast cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) represents just under 15% of all breast cancer cases, according to IMS' epidemiologic analysis. It carries a bleaker prognosis than other forms of BC. These facts are well known. Much else about the disease is unknown, however; indeed, it's probably a mistake to think of TNBC cancer as "a" disease at all. » Find out why genotyping may be unlocking the secrets of TNBC

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/

[BLOG] How to position your hospital pharmacy as a strategic asset

Find out how your hospital pharmacy can add value to the healthcare system. » Follow these 4 ways

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