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View article: Harm Reduction in Peer-Assisted Telemedicine for Hepatitis C: Secondary Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Harm Reduction in Peer-Assisted Telemedicine for Hepatitis C: Secondary Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment for people who use drugs (PWUD) decreases injection drug use and injection equipment sharing. We examined changes in injection drug use and injection equipment sharing following HCV treatment in a randomized tri…
View article: Polypharmacy in Multiple Sclerosis: Prevalence, Risks, and Mitigation Strategies
Polypharmacy in Multiple Sclerosis: Prevalence, Risks, and Mitigation Strategies Open
Research in people with multiple sclerosis has identified risk factors and negative outcomes associated with polypharmacy. Medication class-specific investigations highlight their contribution to potentially inappropriate polypharmacy in p…
View article: A randomized controlled trial for a peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis c treatment intervention for people who use drugs in rural communities: study protocol for the “peer tele-HCV” study
A randomized controlled trial for a peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis c treatment intervention for people who use drugs in rural communities: study protocol for the “peer tele-HCV” study Open
Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission is primarily driven by injection drug use, and acute HCV infection rates are increased in rural communities with substantial barriers to care. Treatment of HCV in persons who use drugs (PWUD)…
View article: Internal medicine pharmacy residency programs: Residents' pursuit of post‐residency positions and job market perceptions
Internal medicine pharmacy residency programs: Residents' pursuit of post‐residency positions and job market perceptions Open
Introduction Postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) internal medicine (IM) pharmacy residency programs have significantly grown over the past several years, and there is a perception that the IM clinical pharmacist job market is saturated. Thus, there…
View article: Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Perceptions of FDA Approval Standards and the Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Perceptions of FDA Approval Standards and the Breakthrough Therapy Designation Open
The “breakthrough therapy” designation (BTD) is a recent mechanism implemented by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite access to drugs that address unmet needs. The purpose of this study is to describe pharmacis…
View article: Launching an innovative educational model addressing substance use disorders and dental pain management (Project ECHO® in dentistry)
Launching an innovative educational model addressing substance use disorders and dental pain management (Project ECHO® in dentistry) Open
View article: Effect of relaxing hepatitis C treatment restrictions on direct-acting antiviral use in a Medicaid program: an interrupted time series analysis
Effect of relaxing hepatitis C treatment restrictions on direct-acting antiviral use in a Medicaid program: an interrupted time series analysis Open
BACKGROUND: Although direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have revolutionized the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV), many state Medicaid programs have limited coverage because of their expense. In 2015, the Centers for Medicare…
View article: ACCP clinical pharmacist competencies: Advocating alignment between student, resident, and practitioner competencies
ACCP clinical pharmacist competencies: Advocating alignment between student, resident, and practitioner competencies Open
Competency standards in pharmacy education and training have been formulated by different organizations to focus on various stages in the development of students, residents, and clinical pharmacists. This commentary advocates a deliberate …
View article: The safety and efficacy of vortioxetine for acute treatment of major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The safety and efficacy of vortioxetine for acute treatment of major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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