Kathleen Kenny, PharmD, RPh

An acute respiratory tract infection is a common reason to seek medical attention.

Interest in dietary fat and its effects on cardiovascular disease date to the 1930s, when animal experiments indicated that dietary cholesterol contributed to an elevated serum cholesterol level, which resulted in the development of atherosclerosis.

Edward Jenner created the first vaccine to protect against smallpox in the 1790s.1 Since then, the pathway to effective and safe vaccines has not been direct or easy, yet millions of lives have been saved, proving that vaccines, in general, are powerful medical interventions.1

The appropriate and safe use of pain medications is of great concern in the United States.

In general, infertility is described as an inability to conceive despite having frequent, unprotected intercourse for a year or more.

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a broad term used to include chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of both.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental mental disorder characterized by difficulty paying attention, excessive activity, and/or impulsivity that interferes with development and/or functioning.

Antimicrobial agents have long been used to treat patients with infectious diseases.

Diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States.

Cancer registrars systematically capture all types of data about cancer and tumor diseases.

Pseudoephedrine has been around since the 1920s.

According to the AGA, NSAIDs are responsible for more than 100,000 hospitalizations and 16,500 deaths of Americans each year, commonly due to bleeding stomach ulcers.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) comprises a group of symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation, and mucus in the stool without underlying damage, all of which can come and go and range from mild to severe.

Unintended pregnancies remain high in the United States, at an estimated 50% of all pregnancies.

Dry eye is a common condition, occurring when tears do not provide adequate lubrication for the eyes.

Epinephrine, also known as “adrenaline,” is a hormone, a neurotransmitter, and a medication.

Stress comes in many forms and can be the result of numerous factors.

Strep throat is most common in children and teens, although it can occur at any age.

Fatigue and tiredness often get confused. Tiredness happens to everyone; it is a feeling expected after certain activities or at the end of a long day and is usually resolved by a good night’s sleep.

Acute coronary syndrome is a group of symptoms that together are characteristic of the heart not receiving enough blood.

With a diagnosis of diabetes comes suggested dietary changes and new medications, which, in addition to the array of available diabetes devices, can make patients feel overwhelmed.

Pain is a complex experience encompassing a specific sensation and the reactions to that sensation.

Conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent membrane covering the inside of the eyelid and the outside of the white part of the eye.

Allergic rhinitis occurs when the immune system has an exaggerated reaction to allergens in the air.

Insomnia is characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep, or early morning awakening with inability to resume sleep.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed and are unable to produce an adequate amount of the hormone insulin.

Poor medication adherence is responsible for unnecessary illness, hospitalizations, disability, and premature death, particularly among patients with chronic diseases.

Memory loss is an abnormal level of forgetfulness.

Environments that promote sedentary behavior have traditionally been seen as a sign of progress and economic power.