January 5 Health Systems Perioperative Medication Perioperative medication management guidance available for clinicians PT January 2023 The ever-rising complexity of patient health has prompted the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) to address the lack of resources for perioperative medication management through publication of their own guidance. Olivia C. Welter, PharmD
January 5 Health Systems Influenza Early oseltamivir use in hospitalized children improved outcomes, study finds PT January 2023 Influenza hospitalizes as many as 45,000 children per year. The virus causes up to 600 annual deaths in the pediatric population. Sonya Collins
January 5 Health Systems Pneumonia Novel clinical decision support technology could reduce CAP mortality PT January 2023 Over the past decade, reported morbidity and mortality rates from community acquired pneumonia (CAP) have stagnated. Corey Diamond, PharmD
January 5 Today's Pharmacist Today's Pharmacist PT January 2023 Jason Martinez, PharmD, BCACP, Chief Population Health Officer, Community Health & Wellness, Columbus, OH
January 5 CPE CPE APhA pharmacy law matters: A year in review PT January 2023 Legislative, legal, and regulatory developments affecting pharmacy in 2022
January 5 Crossword Challenge Crossword Challenge Crossword Challenge: Test your knowledge! PT January 2023
February 2 Practice & Trends OTC Hearing Aids OTC hearing aids bring opportunities for professional collaboration PT February 2023, Volume 29, Number 2 After FDA approval of OTC hearing aids last summer, pharmacies may already be stocking these items. Sonya Collins
February 7 Today's Perspective Today's Perspective Shared decision-making can improve pain management PT February 2023 According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, shared decision-making “occurs when a health care provider and a patient work together to make a health care decision that is best for the patient.” Kristin Wiisanen PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP
February 7 Association Perspective Association Perspective Serving underserved populations PT February 2023 Access and health disparities continue to impact patient care. Ilisa BG Bernstein PharmD, JD, FAPhA