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June 5, 2020

Marijuana use in CV patients can be risky, review shows

A recent comprehensive review published in the January 28 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) highlights cardiovascular (CV) considerations related to marijuana use, pharmacological interactions, and clinical implications for use of cannabis in patients with CV disease. Pharmacists should be aware of which of their patients are currently using cannabis products and the potential for CV adverse effects and drug–drug interactions.

June 5, 2020

Authors retract studies that found risks of using antimalaria drugs against COVID-19

Two major studies casting doubt on the ability of antimalaria drugs to treat COVID-19 patients were retracted Thursday by the scientific journals in which they had appeared, The New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet, because the authors could not verify the data on which the results depended.

June 4, 2020

Trump administration selects five coronavirus vaccine candidates as finalists

Senior officials in the Trump administration say the federal government has selected five companies as the most likely candidates to manufacture a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.

June 3, 2020

Top medical journals raise concerns about data in two studies related to COVID-19

Just days after more than 180 scientists raised questions about the statistical analysis and a lack of transparency in a hydroxychloroquine study in The Lancet, the researchers say they have "similar issues" with a recent New England Journal of Medicine study about the safety of heart drugs in COVID-19.

June 2, 2020

APhA swears in Scott Knoer as CEO

Scott Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP, was sworn in Monday as chief executive officer and executive vice president of APhA. "Being sworn in as the leader of this storied organization is the greatest honor of my life," Knoer said during a virtual ceremony witnessed by APhA members and staff.

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June 2, 2020

The biggest challenge of our lives

Yesterday was my first official day as executive vice president and CEO of APhA, and I planned to write a blog introducing myself and establishing my goals for the association. Plans don’t mean much…

Until we meet again

This is my final blog as CEO of APhA. My successor, Dr. Scott Knoer, will be officially sworn in on June 1, and my last day is May 31. I “graduate” as APhA’s CEO in an unprecedented time of upheaval…

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June 5, 2020

National Pharmacy Organizations Unite to Take a Stand Against Racial Injustice

The National Pharmaceutical Association and 13 national pharmacy associations have issued a joint statement in support of the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination.

June 1, 2020

APhA Swears in Scott J. Knoer as its 13th Chief Executive Officer

Scott J. Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP, was sworn in today as the 13th Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Pharmacists Association, during a virtual ceremony witnessed by APhA members and staff.

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