Medical economics
Many disabled Americans and single parents face hunger
Many Americans went hungry in 2021, including disproportionate numbers of people with disabilities and single parents, a new government report shows.
Apr 20, 2023
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Medications
Usage patterns amid hypertension drug recall highlight vulnerability of global supply chains
An analysis of global usage patterns of a common hypertension drug following a major recall demonstrates the worldwide impact of contamination at a single manufacturing facility.
Apr 17, 2023
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Medications
Compounding pharmacies experience higher demand during medication shortages
When Joseph Abdelnour accepted his recent co-op work term at Avalon Compound Pharmacy (ACP), he never anticipated the new challenges he would face.
Jan 31, 2023
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Medications
Antibiotic shortage is a problem, but not because of the flu
Throughout the past few weeks we have seen several headlines about the impact of the antibiotic shortage on flu and RSV treatments. Stories like these bring light to an important topic facing our medical community: the shortage ...
Jan 3, 2023
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Medical economics
For long-term care facilities, prioritizing part-time employee schedules can boost consistency of care
In the United States, a multi-billion-dollar industry employs nurses and nursing assistants to provide long-term care in facilities such as nursing homes, residential care facilities, and home health agencies. A new study ...
Dec 20, 2022
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Medications
What's behind the amoxicillin shortage? A pharmacist explains
While a "tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID-19 continue to strain health care systems across Texas and the U.S., drug shortages are also complicating patient care during this year's severe respiratory virus season.
Dec 13, 2022
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Medications
As flu season hits South Florida hard, drug shortages cause panic
Harni Patel, pharmacist and owner of Tamarac Pharmacy, finds herself fielding calls daily from panicked parents of feverish children searching for everything from Children's Tylenol to Amoxicillin to Tamiflu.
Dec 12, 2022
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Medications
Kids' drug shortages 'are pulling back the curtain on a years-long ugly scenario'
Recent drug shortages of amoxicillin, Tamiflu and now infant and Children's Tylenol have caused concern among parents and pediatricians, but Northwestern Medicine pharmacist Dr. Sterling Elliott said "we've been seeing and ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China's leaders recommit to 'unswerving' zero-COVID policy
China's leaders said they would not waver from their zero-COVID policy, state media reported Thursday, echoing a vow last week to "unswervingly" stick to the strategy.
Nov 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China virus cases at six-month high despite grinding lockdowns
China reported its highest daily COVID caseload in six months Monday, despite grinding lockdowns that have heavily disrupted manufacturing, education and day-to-day life.
Nov 7, 2022
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