Join ARL Bio Pharma at the Quality Compounding Summit Nov. 5-6 (9 hours of CE)
ACE Conference and Expo (Feb. 23-26, 2022) — American College of Apothecaries (ACA)
Join Us in Puerto Rico — In Person! The Annual Conference & Expo 2022 for independent pharmacists will be held in person in Puerto Rico Feb. 23-26, 2022, at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach & Gulf Resort encircling a tropical beach/rainforest setting. Presented by American College of Apothecaries, American College of Veterinary Pharmacists and […]
CE: Raw Materials Revealed
Wed, Sep 29, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Using quality raw materials in compounding is important to mitigate patient safety risks. This session will reveal components of raw materials and the tests conducted to confirm the quality of a pure ingredient. Attendees will examine certificates of analysis, evaluate raw material test failures, and […]
Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prognosis of MS
It is an exciting period for the clinical management of multiple sclerosis (MS), with an expanding treatment landscape and recent approval of new disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for both relapsing and progressive MS. The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) 2019 Annual Meeting, the largest MS meeting in North America, features the latest information on cutting-edge […]
Navigating the New Psoriasis Guidelines: Implications for Clinical Practice
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) have recently released new joint guidelines that outline best practices for the management of psoriasis (PsO) with biologics, the need for awareness and attention to comorbidities, and guidelines for pediatric PsO treatment. Clinicians must ensure that they are aware of these guidelines and […]
Improving the Quality of Care for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Integrating Measurement-Based Tools Into Your Clinical Practice
Attitudes about atopic dermatitis are evolving with the emergence of new and effective treatments. With the average dermatologist having not enjoyed caring for patients with AD for decades, there is little to no consensus in current practice about validated tools to assess and monitor the severity of the diseases and no consistent use of diagnostic […]
A Deeper Dive into NASH Diagnosis and Treatment: An Augmented Reality Experience
Obesity and diabetes are on the rise, leading to an increased prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which in some cases may progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NAFLD effects approximately 30% of the U.S. population, with NASH effecting about 5%. NASH comes with a significant risk of progression to advanced liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and […]
At-Risk Patients Hidden in Plain Sight: Real-World Strategies for Screening and Treating Hepatitis B Virus
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a global epidemic, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. In 2015, there were 257 million people worldwide infected with HBV. In 2016, only 10.5% were diagnosed, with only 16.7% receiving treatment, and without intervention, there are 19 million deaths anticipated by the end of 2020. These numbers are startling […]
Managing Adverse Effects with Multimodal Cancer Therapy: Pharmacists Perspectives
Managing Adverse Effects with Multimodal Cancer Therapy: Pharmacists Perspectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to: -Discuss the rationale for combination therapy in cancer care -Compare and contrast adverse effects related to the use of targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and cytotoxic chemotherapy -Describe the impact on adverse effects when targeted therapies […]
Generational Shift: Why We Should Modify our Instructional Strategies for the Next Generation of Pharmacists
Do you feel like your interactions with Millennial students differ from those of previous generations? This course enables pharmacist educators to understand the attitudes, work ethics, and preferred methods of communication of the Millennial generation as well as how they learn and study. Hear discussion on effective strategies based on generational research and advances in […]