Journal of pharmacy practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of Uncontrolled Eosinophilic Asthma.
To summarize the current literature for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved monoclonal antibodies used as add-on maintenance therapy in uncontrolled eosinophilic asthma. ⋯ Five monoclonal antibodies are available for uncontrolled eosinophilic asthma. Choice depends on patient factors. Future studies should focus on cost-effectiveness of treatment, drug-drug comparisons, and long-term efficacy and safety.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized study to assess the impact of pharmacist counseling of employer-based health plan beneficiaries with diabetes: the EMPOWER study.
To assess the impact of pharmacist counseling on empowering people with diabetes to better self-care. ⋯ There was a trend toward improvement in A1c in patients counseled by pharmacist with an increased utilization of diabetes-related medications and supplies. Counseling also improved diabetes knowledge and empowered patients to better diabetes management.