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With overdoses skyrocketing, Congress must consider non-opioid alternatives to pain management

MedCity News

Yet, they are too often overlooked by Congress and a healthcare system that tends to default to pharmacological treatments as the first step in pain reduction. Complementary and integrative healthcare providers, including chiropractic physicians, acupuncturists, and massage therapists, provide effective and safe treatments for pain.

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Counseling Patients About Pharmacologic Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how health care professionals develop personalized menopause management strategies by comprehensively assessing individual medical history, symptom profiles, lifestyle factors, and potential risks.

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NICE to update endometriosis guidelines to improve diagnosis and surgical management

Pharmaceutical Technology

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has agreed to update its guidelines on endometriosis diagnosis, surgical management, and surgical management when fertility is a priority. Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Management.

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AGA overhauls UC treatment pathway: early, high-efficacy therapies now preferred

Pharmaceutical Technology

In December 2024, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) published an updated clinical guideline for the pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) in gastroenterology.

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Expert: The Evolving Landscape of Pharmacologic Research and Clinical Management of Symptoms in Borderline Personality Disorder

Pharmacy Times

Expert perspective on current research, treatment approaches, and clinical considerations for pharmacologic management of borderline personality disorder

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ASHP Midyear: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Comprehensive COPD Management, Emphasizing Cost Considerations

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists can significantly improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management by promoting non-pharmacological interventions.

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First-in-class therapy approved for schizophrenia

European Pharmaceutical Review

after more than 30 years, there is now an entirely new pharmacological approach for schizophrenia” The oral muscarinic agonist is the first authorised antipsychotic schizophrenia drug that targets cholinergic receptors instead of dopamine receptors, which has been standard of care for this indication, according to the FDA.