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High Stress Hormone Levels Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Mortality

High levels of the stress hormone cortisol strongly predict cardiovascular death among both persons with and without pre-existing cardiovascular disease according to a new study accepted for publicati... Full Article

Pharmacists May Help Patients Prevent and Detect Heart Disease

Check out your local pharmacy for prevention and detective screenings. ~KG In honor of Cholesterol Education Month, The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) would like to highlight the increasing... Full Article

Use of Informatics, EMRs Enable Genetic Study of Vascular Disease

Scientific research published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) reports on a study of genetic variants that influence human susceptibility to ... Full Article

More Seniors Get Flu Shot After Personalized Reminders, Provider Urging

Personalized postcards or phone calls can be effective in encouraging more seniors to get their annual flu shots, according to a new review of evidence. Professional facilitators are also successful a... Full Article

NCPA Offers DEA Proposed Solution to Balance Patient Needs in Long-Term Care Facilities with Drug Diversion Concerns

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has proposed that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) create a new DEA registration sub-category within the “Institutional Practitioner” ... Full Article