HMP Global Launches Great Debates & Updates in Oncology Pharmacy
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First conference dedicated to this clinical sector will deliver practical education on clinical trials, therapeutic regimens, and peer perspectives in a unique debate-style format
“Great Debates & Updates in Oncology Pharmacy is a comprehensive educational conference for our community to come together to learn and converse with one another on controversial and emerging topics within the field, said Lisa Holle, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FISOPP and Conference Chair of GDU OP. MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB) March 16, 2021 HMP Global, the world’s largest healthcare event and education company, today announced the launch of Great Debates & Updates (GDU) in Oncology Pharmacy. The interactive conference will be modeled on the highly popular “Great Debates & Updates” brand– a debate-style format that allows for dedicated time to engage with bot
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One-Dose Vaccine on its Way: New Tool May Arrest Pandemic’s Progression
An Advisory Committee has just recommended the FDA grant emergency authorization use to a new, one-dose COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson/Janssen. Dr. Jeff Aeschlimann, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Specialist at UConn Health and of the UConn School of Pharmacy, shares more about the third COVID-19 vaccine to be recommended for FDA-authorized emergency use, how it works differently than the other vaccines, and what new hope the single shot may bring with it.
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