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In 1989 - 1991, a measles epidemic in the United States resulted in thousands of cases of measles leading to hundreds of deaths. Upon investigation, CDC found that more than half of the children who had measles had not been immunized, even though many of them had seen a health...

New regulations and guidelines are making it increasingly difficult to choose the right refrigerator for specific clinical applications. As providers move away from small, dorm-style refrigerators to medical-grade refrigerators, there is likely confusion when it comes to a...

The decision whether to vaccinate or not poses serious personal and public health considerations and should not be made out of fear, capitulation or with the urge to follow a crowd. So, why is the vaccination debate leaving parents with more questions than answers? What can...

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, a 222 bed non-profit hospital located in Danville, Kentucky, recently completed a major central pharmacy improvement project. This project was designed to increase pharmacy efficiency and enhance workflows related to moving products...

Experts are claiming that the popular, needle-free FluMist vaccine was ineffective last year and should not be administered this coming flu season. The nasal spray flu vaccine accounts for approximately one-third of all flu vaccines given to children, according to the CDC ⁽¹⁾.

The 2016 Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit, released last month, reflects an adjustment in CDC’s guidance on the Fahrenheit temperature range for storing refrigerated vaccines. The new recommended Fahrenheit temperature range is 36° F - 46° F (previously 35° F - 46° F). The...

In 1834 Jean Peltier performed experiments passing an electric current through a closed circuit of 2 dissimilar metals. This work demonstrated that heat energy could be absorbed by one dissimilar metal to create a cooling effect, and discharged by the other dissimilar metal to...

Helmer Scientific and Terso Solutions, Inc. have partnered to develop a new -30 degree freezer with integrated RFID technology to improve inventory management in healthcare and life sciences facilities. The new RFID freezer provides fully automated tracking of high value...

Over 8 million healthcare workers are potentially exposed to hazardous drugs (HDs). The pharmacy and nursing staffs involved in mixing and administering HDs are at the highest risk for exposure. Due to the aging United States population, by 2050, the number of cancer cases is...

Directors of Pharmacy are responsible for providing safe and effective management of the pharmacy via the provision of clinical services and distribution. We spoke with over 20 Directors of Pharmacy about their current goals, opportunities, and challenges to gain insight into...