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Major Depressive Disorder & Postpartum Depression: Targeting the GABA Deficit
Major depressive disorder (MDD), perinatal depression, and postpartum depression (PPD) are increasingly prevalent conditions that carry an extremely high disease burden. Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of major depressive episodes have led to significant unmet needs for these patient populations. Success of treatment with traditional antidepressants that target monoaminergic deficiencies and imbalances is limited by non- or incomplete therapeutic response as well as delayed onset of action. ... |
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Ready for a Closeup: Differentiating Inadequate Response and Emotional Blunting During Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) can have a significant impact on your patients’ lives. However, MDD is not just about feeling “down.” It’s a life-threatening condition that is a leading cause of suicide. Fortunately, there are a variety of effective therapies; however, many patients may experience an inadequate response to treatment and others may have experience anhedonia or reduced emotional responsiveness (ie, emotional blunting) associated with both selective serotonin reuptake inh... |
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Physical Assessment - A Certificate Training Workshop for Pharmacy Practitioners
As pharmacists expand their scope of practice under
new legislation (SB493), physical assessment is a key
skill necessary for advanced practice. This 21 hour
course will prepare the pharmacist to obtain a
history and perform a basic physical examination
that will enable them to assess and monitor drug
therapy. The course will employ written materials,
videos, lectures, demonstrations and hands on
practice and feedback
Objectives for Pharmacists
At the conclusion of the course the p... |