Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Cybersecurity Risks With Internet Connected Medical Devices
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The advent of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has facilitated the transmission of data from medical devices and enabled physicians to remotely customize treatment settings. However, like other computer systems, medical devices are susceptible to security breaches, which have the potential to compromise the device’s safety and effectiveness.
Ask The Pharmacist: Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs in Workers’ Comp
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Fixed-dose combination drug products (FDCDPs) are made up of two different drug ingredients in a single formulation, containing a fixed amount of each. Among the more recognizable examples of these are Symbicort (budesonide-formoterol), Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone), Treximet (sumatriptan-naproxen), and Tylenol PM (acetaminophen-diphenhydramine). Several FDCDPs for pain management also exist such as Vimovo (naproxen-esomeprazole), Duexis (ibuprofen-famotidine), and Seglentis (celecoxib-tramadol).
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: The Significance of Tesla in MRI
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In diagnostic imaging, medical professionals often refer to magnetic resonance (MR) scanners as 1.5T or 3.0T, denoting their magnetic field strength. In terms of MR, “T” represents tesla, a unit of measurement for magnetic flux density. This unit of measurement on the International System of Units (SI), was named after scientist Nikola Tesla.
Ask The Pharmacist: Opioid Dependence vs Addiction
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Explore the fine line between opioid addiction and dependence. Learn the key distinctions to help you better understand these complex issues.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Accessing Quality Workers' Compensation Diagnostic Imaging
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Discover how Apricus streamlines access to quality diagnostic imaging in workers' comp, enhancing outcomes and reducing costs through accurate diagnosis.
Ask The Pharmacist: Emerging Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications
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Opioids continue to represent a decreasing portion of overall workers’ comp scripts, with favorable trends being seen in markers such as dose and duration of use. Despite declines, it remains essential to promote risk management strategies such as overdose rescue medications.
Beyond the Buzz: Do You Have GenAI FOMO?
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Tech leaders are feeling pressured to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into their programs, but what do we really need to understand about leveraging AI effectively and responsibly for Property and Casualty?