Introduction There has been a recent emphasis on encouraging self-care. The World Health Organization (WHO) is working on self-care interventions to allow individuals to play more of a role in the care of certain conditions (Ammerdorffer et al., 2022). The most important aspect that is impacting the increased transition of prescription medications to over-the-counter is […]
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Introduction Big strides are being made in the medical field, and it’s getting personal! Treatments used to have a “one size fits all” approach, where individuals affected by a specific condition would receive the same treatment regardless of unique factors in each patient. In this common scenario, some patients would do well with the accepted
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Introduction Polypharmacy does not have one standard definition accepted by the literature; however, its impact on older adults is clearly prevalent. It has become a popular topic in pharmacy recently, as the population is getting older and is being prescribed more medications. The number of adults aged 65 years or older who are impacted by
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Introduction Artificial intelligence is integrated into many aspects of our lives today, from entertainment to healthcare. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a focus of research since its introduction to healthcare in the 1970s. It enables improvements in medical disciplines such as diagnostics, treatment protocols, and decision-making (Jessica et al., 2025). The use of AI is
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Introduction Inpatient pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, are often overlooked in hospital care by patients. The inpatient pharmacy staff, however, plays a major role in the safety of admitted patients and the efficiency of medication distribution. The duties of this role extend beyond patient discharge from the hospital, as review of a patient’s
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