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Hurricane Ian, statin + ezetimibe, monkeypox updates, and more!


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  • LDL <70 on statin + ezetimibe reduces stroke risk
  • Monkeypox indications expand, & just 1 dose is helpful
  • On-X aortic valve needs warfarin
  • Relyvrio FDA approved for ALS
  • Emergency refills in Hurricane Ian

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    • References

      1. Amarenco P, Kim JS, Labreuche J, et al. Yield of dual therapy with statin and Ezetimibe in the treat stroke to target trial. Stroke. September 2022. doi:10.1161/strokeaha.122.039728
      2. Monkeypox Vaccination Basics. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://bit.ly/3UOhwb0. Published September 28, 2022. Accessed September 29, 2022.
      3. Monkeypox cases by age and gender, race/ethnicity, and symptoms. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://bit.ly/3SpTphr. Published August 22, 2022. Accessed September 29, 2022.
      4. Weiland N. C.D.C. says early data offers positive signs about monkeypox vaccine. The New York Times. https://nyti.ms/3SKc0o5. Published September 28, 2022. Accessed September 29, 2022.
      5. Artivion I. Artivion follows recommendation to stop proact xa clinical trial. Artivion Follows Recommendation to Stop PROACT Xa Clinical Trial. https://prn.to/3BVSiip. Published September 23, 2022. Accessed September 29, 2022.
      6. Kido K, Ball J. Optimal intensity of warfarin therapy in patients with mechanical aortic valves. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2017;32(1):93-98. doi:10.1177/0897190017734765
      7. FDA approves new treatment option for patients with ALS. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://bit.ly/3e0eT5n. Accessed September 29, 2022.
      8. ALS drug gets FDA panel thumbs up after Rare second look. Medscape. https://wb.md/3y3XAHn. Published September 29, 2022. Accessed September 29, 2022.
      9. Governor DeSantis declares state of emergency for Hurricane Ian. Florida Board of Pharmacy. https://bit.ly/3E5XFyq. Accessed September 29, 2022.
      10. South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. SCLLR. https://bit.ly/3LT1M2q. Accessed September 29, 2022.
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