2007 Journals

November/December
What Does the Future Hold for Pharmacy?

Award Winners

2007 Presidential Address

Treasurer’s Report

WPQC

You Go Girl!

4th Annual Silent Auction

Care for the Hypotensive Patient
Fluid resuscitation and vasopressors - CE

Insulin Sensitizers for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Which drug is preferred?

Annual Influenza Immunization
As important as control of blood pressure and cholesterol for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Treating HIV & AIDS: The Increasing Role of the Community Pharmacist
Increased pharmacist intervention will be paramount to the successful therapeutic outcomes of patients

What I Did on My Summer Vacation
UW student interns at World Health Organization

Medical Information Pharmacists in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Drug experts in a nontraditional practice setting

FDA Approves Updated Warfarin Prescribing Information
New genetic information may help providers improve initial dosing estimates of the anticoagulant

FDA Recall Policies

Promoting Patient Safety in the Community Pharmacy

Early Communication of an Ongoing Safety Review

Nurturing Leadership Skills, Inspiring Professional Involvement
Report from 2007 Pharmacy Leadership Conference

For the Benefit of the Patients We Serve
HPAB focuses on issues of importance to hospital pharmacy practice

Why Do a Residency?
It’s an investment in your future

Mallatt Pharmacy
Smart business planning and having fun do go together

Pharmacotherapy Perspectives
Management of cyanide exposure: Review of hydroxocobalamin

September/October
Increasing Access to Vaccinations
Wisconsin pharmacists and students make big impact

Operation Immunization: Making an Impact on Preventive Health Care
Pharmacy students expand their activities with immunization clinics, workshops and print resources

Preventing Herpes Zoster
Implementation and marketing of a community pharmacy-based shingles vaccine administration program

Early Experience with Medication Management
Description and preliminary outcomes of a Medicare Part D medication therapy management program

The Implementation of MTM in Community Pharmacies
Communication and planning are key factors for success

Pharmaceutical Care Claims Submissions
An update on participation in Wisconsin

Oral Health Improving for Most Americans
Tooth decay among preschoolers on the rise

Impact of Critical Care Pharmacists
Pharmacists can assist with improved outcomes

Evolution in the Practice of Pharmacy — Not a Revolution!
A Canadian perspective on pharmacy practice

Do Your Patients Hear What You Say?
Summit addresses methods to improve health literacy in Wisconsin

Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention
What do we know and where are we going?

Neat as a PIN
An Internet-based form of communication among PSW members with similar interests

Electronic Health Records
Becoming a reality for St. Mary’s and St. Clare Hospital

National Practitioner Data Bank
Pharmacists are included in this record of negligent health practitioners

Working Upstream
Confronting the diabetes epidemic

Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Risk Factors

Celiac Disease: From Diagnosis to Drugs
Overview of celiac sprue: what a pharmacist needs to know

Interferon plus Ribavirin Regimens for Hepatitis C
What is the appropriate drug combination?

The Health of Wisconsin
A report card published by the UW Population Health Institute, School of Medicine and Public Health

Common Misconceptions About Long Term Care Insurance
Consider coverage before it’s too late

Pharmacotherapy Perspectives
Review of Carvedilol in Extended-Release Formulation

July/August
Another Successful PSW Educational Conference
Continuing the tradition of quality CE offerings

Key Activities Reviewed at Town Hall Session
Over 300 meeting attendees applaud PSW efforts

Popular SeniorCare Program to Continue
Funding reinstated through 2009

Incretin-based Therapies for Diabetes
New treatment options continue to emerge - CE

Drug-Drug Interactions
A guide to identifying and managing important drug interactions - CE

Drug-induced Kidney Disease
Medications may be toxic to kidneys - CE

Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Treatment options for systemic therapy

The United States Pharmacopeia
Current applications to pharmacy practice

Seamless Care Systems
Based on a presentation given at the 2007 PSW Educational Conference

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring by Computed Tomography
Should this technology lead to treatment modification?

Varenicline and Smoking Cessation
Is varenicline more effective than therapy with bupropion or nicotine replacement therapy?

A Challenge to Commit to Excellence
Address delivered to UW School of Pharmacy graduates by PSW president

Taking Pharmacy Forward
UW School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony address, April 2007

Practice Spotlight
Aurora Pharmacy Kewaskum

Pharmacotherapy Perspectives
Review of Fentanyl Effervescent Buccal Tablets

May/June
Pharmacy Professionals Converge on State Capitol
Legislative Day provides venue for discussion of state budget, regulatory issues

Type 2 Diabetes: Not Just for Adults Anymore
Recognition and prevention strategies for parents and clinicians

Pooch Prescriptions
Doctors Foster and Smith Pharmacy sees new opportunities and responsibilities in veterinary pharmacy

New Approach to Canine Obesity
Is Fido fit or fat?

Coming to a Location Near You?
Retail clinics are springing up across Wisconsin

More Pharmacists Needed as Demands for Health Care Services Increase
Commentary on A Progress Report on Hospital Need and Program Capacity for Five Key Health Care Occupations in Wisconsin

Shaping Public Health Policy
The role of the United States Pharmacopeia in Medicare Part D

Hypertension Screening in a Community Setting
How to develop a program during a summer internship

Considering Technician Certification?
Here’s the lowdown on the exam, preparation and benefits

Madison Hospitals Say No to Food, Gifts, Trinkets

Wisconsin’s Chronic and Cancer Drug Repository Program
The perspective of participating pharmacists

Protecting Five Million Lives
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement estimates that nearly 15 million incidents of medical harm occur in the United States each year

Guanfacine and ADHD
Three studies show guanfacine remains a good non-stimulant alternative therapy

Nobody Ever Reads Those Things
Pharmacists may be negligent if they fail to provide product information

Pharmaceutical Experiment Station Gets New Digs
The Zeeh Station celebrates its third re-birthday with a new home at the School of Pharmacy

Can Pharmacists Help Control High Blood Pressure?
Innovative UW program aims to tackle hypertension in African-Americans in five Wisconsin cities

Hospital Pharmacy Advisory Board Members Named

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule

Non-Traditional Pharmacy Consultant Position
A novel approach to reimbursement for pharmacist’s cognitive services

Pharmacotherapy Perspectives
Nabilone for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

March/April
2006 Rock County Rx Roundup
Local efforts met with positive community response

Collecting Unwanted Household Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory guidance for organizers of household pharmaceutical collection events

Medication Return, Donation and Disposal
A November 3, 2006 memo to Wisconsin nursing homes

An Overview of Anemia and its Management
What the pharmacist needs to know - CE

Payment for Cognitive Services in Wisconsin
Occurrence of and attitudes about reimbursement for pharmaceutical care services among health insurers

Part D Drug Benefit: The First Year in Review
Year two of Medicare Part D is off to a smoother start than the first

Don’t Get Caught in the Gap
Professional volunteer work may require liability insurance

Plan B Availability OTC Raises Logistical and Administrative Challenges
FDA approval for emergency contraceptive begs questions of logistics, ethics and public policy

Do Wisconsin Pharmacists Believe They Matter to Their Patients?
How the concept of “mattering” affects pharmacists and their patient interactions

FDA Advisory Regarding Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents
[Aranesp (darbepoetin), Epogen (epoetin alfa), and Procrit (epoetin alfa)]

Adventures in Pediatric Asthma Education
Students fulfill clerkship rotation at camp for asthmatic children

Developing Health Care to Develop a Nation
The role of infrastructure, access and disease in the development of Kenya

Medication Guides

Promoting American Pharmacists Month
ShopKo uses annual recognition to promote health, pharmacy services

Pharmacy Technician Education and the Wisconsin Technical College System
Growth of opportunities for formal pharmacy technician training

Practice Spotlight
MD Custom RX

Pharmacotherapy Perspectives
Natalizumab

January/February
PSW Board Establishes Priorities for 2007
Pharmacy Quality Collaborative, legislative involvement top agenda

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Perils and pitfalls of neuroprotection - CE

Aseptic Technique Basics
A quick review of sterile product preparation - CE

The Coulee Region Community Pharmacy Asthma Intervention Study

Insulin Initiation and Titration
Inpatient and outpatient insulin dosing methods

Credentialing and Privileging Pharmacists
Design and implementation of a model for ambulatory care pharmacists

Polypharmacy in Older People

Risk factors and management strategies
Reaching Out to International Pharmacy

Recycling Resources/Restoring Hope
Madison-area non-profit puts U.S. medical surplus to work in the Third World

Access to Medications Throughout the World
An introduction to the World Health Organization’s Model List of Essential Medicines

Bridging the Gap
Tailoring pharmacy to Spanish speaking patients

Refill Assistance Monitoring Program for HIV/AIDS Patients
Community-based program enhances medication adherence

The Future of Gout Treatment
New therapeutic possibilities on the horizon

Medication Errors: Another Silent Disease
Focus on the 2006 Institute of Medicine Report: Preventing Medication Errors - Quality Chasm Series

Can a Vaccine Harm Your Child?
Demystifying the most common concerns about vaccines and their associations to disease states

Do “Smart Pills” Really Work?
Challenging the notion of better grades through chemistry

Practice Spotlight
Luck Pharmacy

Leaving a Legacy Through Charitable Giving
Gifts to Wisconsin Pharmacy Foundation will strengthen the profession

Our Goals Are Your Goals
Increased individual and business membership in PSW adds strength to your profession

Wisconsin Hospitals at Their Best
Three named to Leapfrog Top Hospitals list for 2006

Pharmacotherapy Perspectives
Class Review: The Echinocandins