the approval of Biogen Inc.’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab — science took a back seat

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Pharmaciststeve

Approving Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Is a Big Mistake https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-06-07/approving-biogen-s-alzheimer-s-drug-aducanumab-aduhelm-is-big-mistake The FDA’s blessing of a controversial treatment on spotty evidence threatens to harm the agency’s reputation, America’s health budget and the quality of drug research. “Follow the science” has been a consistent refrain during the pandemic, and it’s usually a core mandate of the Food and […]

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Why Are Referrals to Palliative Care Delayed?

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Pharmaciststeve

Why Are Referrals to Palliative Care Delayed? https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/opinion/benefits-early-palliative-care-chronic-disease/ With a newly implemented outpatient palliative care program in my current oncology practice, patients are often hesitant to see me due to fear, misconceptions, and stigma. One of the most common comments I receive from families is “my loved one isn’t ready for palliative care, they are […]

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why I love being a CVS Pharmacist – NOT !!!

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Pharmaciststeve

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