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Delve into APhA’s collection of articles, thought leadership, and updates across diverse pharmacy disciplines.

Cardiology Conference

Top Takeaways in Cardiology

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin

Insulin

In July 2021, FDA approved the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product (Semglee–Viatris/Biocon Biologics, insulin glargineyfgn), which can be substituted for its reference product (Lantus–Sanofi Aventis, insulin glargine) at the pharmacy level, depending on state pharmacy laws.

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Reevaluating race-based vs. race-conscious diagnosis and treatment

Health Equity

From hypertension guidelines to calculating kidney function, race is a key component of how pharmacists are taught to identify which medication a patient should be taking and whether a medication is needed.

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

AHA research shows pharmacists, community health workers most effective in achieving BP control

Blood Pressure

nterventions led by pharmacists and community health workers are most likely to help patients with hypertension achieve disease control, according to research published July 19, 2024, in the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and OutcomesCirculation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

Clinical Guidelines Conference

Key Updates and Insights on Evolving Clinical Standards

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors may lower risk of kidney failure with replacement therapy in advanced CKD

CKD

Data from several studies have shown mixed evidence about whether and when to prescribe renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (ACE inhibitors and ARBs) for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Does the STOMP intervention help HIV patients manage pain?

HIV

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine on July 15, 2024, showed that self-management of chronic pain with the “Skills to Manage Pain” (STOMP) intervention may help patients with HIV.

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

Analysis suggests preferred oral anticoagulant in patients with AFib and cirrhosis

Anticoagulation

Authors of a retrospective analysis, published in Annals of Internal Medicine on July 9, 2024, looked at the rates of major hemorrhagic and ischemic events in patients with cirrhosis who were newly prescribed apixaban and compared them with patients who were prescribed rivaroxaban or warfarin for the treatment of AFib.

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