Rheumatoid arthritis infusions deliver biologic medications directly into the bloodstream to slow the disease’s progression, particularly when oral medications aren’t sufficient. Different types of ...

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Purpose: Processes that pharmacists can use to identify high-risk areas and drugs that require special focus in error-prevention efforts are discussed, with emphasis ...

An intravenous (IV) injection is an injection of a medication or another substance into a vein and directly into the bloodstream. It is one of the fastest ways to get a drug into the body, often ...

Data suggest machine learning and artificial intelligence could help hospitals align drug libraries more closely to clinical practices, which may advance infusion safety Study conducted in partnership ...

What Is Infusion for Ulcerative Colitis? If your doctor has recommended infusion therapy, this is probably because standard treatment hasn’t helped relieve symptoms caused by moderate-to-severe ...

During the two decades I’ve had Crohn’s disease, I’ve been on lots of different medications. But an infusion — a biologic that’s given intravenously — can seem particularly daunting, especially if you ...

Original Medicare provides coverage for IV infusion therapy when a doctor determines it to be medically necessary, both in a clinic setting and at home. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans need to offer ...

While CPOE and other technologies provide valuable safeguards, another layer of safety is needed to provide nurses with comparable safeguards with respect to i.v. drug infusion. Oral orders and the ...