Clinical and Financial Outcomes of a Pilot Pharmacist-Led Continuous Glucose Monitoring Clinic.

What are the clinical and financial outcomes of patients using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) as part of a pilot pharmacist-led service in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)? This single-center, prospective cohort conducted in a FQHC from October 2022 to September 2023 was submitted to IRB for review [EXMT-P-22-F-17]. Patients were seen by a pharmacist in collaboration with an attending physician during diabetes specific visits. A total of 15 patients were seen in the pharmacist-led clinic (5 males and 10 females).

Neck Pain and Symptomatic Hypothyroidism: An Atypical Presentation of Subacute Thyroiditis.

Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a rare form of thyroid disease characterized by fever, neck pain, and dysregulated thyroid hormone levels. It is caused by the post-viral inflammation and destruction of thyroid follicles. Patients typically present with symptoms of hyperthyroidism, as stored thyroid hormone is released into the blood.

A Case of Cocaine-Induced Acute Liver Failure Reversed With N-Acetylcysteine.

Acute liver failure (ALF) is a life-threatening injury that is most often caused by drug-induced injury, including acetaminophen overdose, in the United States. The hallmarks of ALF are hepatic encephalopathy and coagulopathy in a patient without an established history of liver disease. While acetaminophen overdose has an antidote, that is N-acetylcysteine (NAC), when given acutely, most other causes of hepatic failure require an urgent liver transplant.

The impact of provider training on patient education for pediatric early food introduction.

Background: Pediatric food allergies (FAs) present significant health and economic problems. Currently, there are no cures for FAs. Recent studies suggest that early introduction (EI), between 4 and 6 months of age, of commonly allergenic foods (CAFs) may reduce the risk of developing FAs.

Emergence of Global Antibiotic Resistance.

Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide phenomenon and a global public health crisis. The inappropriate use of antibiotics in the human, animal, food, and agricultural arenas have contributed to the current dilemma. Both gram-positive and gram-negative resistant bacteria have been deemed serious and urgent threats by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccines and Immunization Practice.

Vaccines are among most cost-effective public health strategies. Despite effective vaccines for many bacterial and viral illnesses, tens of thousands of adults and hundreds of children die each year in the United States from vaccine-preventable diseases. Underutilization of vaccines requires rethinking the approach to incorporating vaccines into practice.